Elevator and Escalator Maintainer (Provisional)

Metropolitan Transportation Authority•Brooklyn, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a civil service position at New York City Transit. Selected candidates must pass a civil service exam and be appointed from the resulting list to gain permanent status. Incumbents who are permanently employed in the title of Transit Electrical Helper working in Elevator and Escalator Maintenance for at least one year are eligible to be promoted on a provisional basis. The current minimum salary for Elevator and Escalator Maintainer is $46.18 per hour for a 40-hour week. This rate is subject to change. The benefits of this position include, but are not limited to, night and weekend salary differentials, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, a comprehensive medical plan and a pension plan.

Requirements

Possess a New York State Department of Labor Elevator Mechanic License.
Possess a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York with no disqualifying restrictions.
Be able to understand and be understood in English.
Be able to prove identity and right to work in the United States.
Internal Candidates: Permanently employed in the title of Transit Electrical Helper working in Elevator and Escalator Maintenance for not less than one year.
Internal Candidates: Possess a New York State Department of Labor Elevator Mechanic License.
Internal Candidates: Not otherwise ineligible.

Responsibilities

Perform frequent and routine maintenance, inspection, testing, alteration, and repair of electric and hydraulic passenger and freight elevators, escalators, and associated electro-mechanical equipment in MTA New York City Transit stations, shops, and buildings.
Prepare reports.
Operate a motor vehicle.
Perform related work.