Electrician

• Works as an electrician in the installation, repair, replacement, and maintenance of electrical systems and components of the city's elevated infrastructure as well as its associated machinery and lighting systems;
• keeps job and other records; responds to emergency situations, respond to environmental compliance emergencies; assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of contingency plans for various operational needs;
• prepare job orders and tool and material requisitions; maintains tunnel records and prepares reports; consult with and advise Supervisor of problems or issues that impact daily operational activities;

ensures appropriate and adequate response to operational emergencies and other unforeseen circumstances; performs related duties.

May be assigned to a day, evening, or night shift.

To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title or on the civil service list for the title of Electrician.

Work Location- 352 Kent Ave

Hours- 7 : 30 - 3 : 30 (1 / 2 hour lunch)

Minimum Qualifications

1. Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician; or

2. At least three years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician and sufficient full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician's helper or apprentice electrician or education in the electrical or electronic field acquired in an approved trade, technical school or vocational high school or college or university to make up the equivalent of the remaining experience.

Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 credits, from an accredited college or university, for one year of experience.

Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of such helper or apprentice experience, or education in an approved trade or technical school or vocational high school in the electrical or electronic field.

Less than a full year of helper or apprentice experience, or relevant education, will receive prorated credit.

3. License Requirements

For appointment to certain positions, candidates will be required to possess a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York.

This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

For assignment as a special electrician, candidates must possess and maintain the license(s) and / or certificate(s) required to perform these duties.

Preferred Skills

Possession of a Class B Commercial Driver License valid in the state of New York. There may be certain requirement to obtain this license.

Employees must maintain the Class B Commercial Driver License during their employment.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.

For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https : / / studentaid.gov / pslf / .

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.

To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.