Electrician

Under direction of the Supervisor Electrician, performs installation, repair and maintenance of high or low tension electrical systems for light, heat and power and communications for buildings, structures, terminals marine vessels, and barges of the Staten Island Ferry; performs related work.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL TASKS :

Installs, repairs, and maintains electric wiring, systems and equipment. Installs raceways and electrical conductors. Performs tasks in accordance with the New York City Electrical Code, American Bureau of Shipping and United States Coast Guard regulations, pertinent plans, specifications and job orders.

Conducts tests in existing installations to determine faults and make necessary repairs. Supervises assigned personnel.LICENSE REQUIREMENT : Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York is required.

This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENT : Candidates must pass a drug screening to be appointed. Electrician are subject to random drug and alcohol testing during their employment.

TWIC REQUIREMENT : Once selected for employment at the Staten Island Ferry, federal regulations require that the applicant must either undergo a federal background check as part of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program or already possess a TWIC.

The TWIC must be obtained within 30 days of appointment, and be maintained for the duration of employment. For further program information, visit : REQUIREMENT : Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York is required.

This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Preferred Skills :

1. Experience with marine electrical systems.

2. Experience with motor controls and variable-frequency drives.

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, CANDIDATES MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF ELECTRICIAN OR REACHABLE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE

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No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Residency must be established within 90 days of appointment.

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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

1. Experience with marine electrical systems. 2. Experience with motor controls and variable-frequency drives.

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.