Heating & Air Conditioning Maintainer (Provisional)

Metropolitan Transportation Authority•Brooklyn, NY

2d•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. Heating and Air Conditioning Maintainers, under supervision, maintain, install, inspect, test, alter, and repair heating and air conditioning systems and equipment of MTA New York City Transit structures, such as shops, stations, and buildings. They work on air conditioners and components, such as compressors, condensers, evaporators, fans, motors, electrical and electronic controls and valves. They work on boilers, furnaces and components, such as boiler sections, heaters, radiators, piping, pumps, motors, and electrical and electronic controls and valves. They solder and braze, keep records, write reports, and perform related work.

Requirements

Must have a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York with no disqualifying restrictions.
Must pass a drug screening.
Must be able to understand and be understood in English.
Must be able to prove identity and right to work in the United States.
Successful completion of a four-year, full-time apprenticeship in the construction, repair and maintenance of air conditioning and/or heating systems recognized by the New York State Department of Labor, the U.S. Department of Labor; or any apprenticeship council that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Three years of full-time satisfactory experience at the journey level in the installation, repair, and maintenance of industrial, commercial, or domestic air conditioning units, or commercial refrigeration equipment, or heating systems in buildings, and the electrical controls and wiring for such equipment.
Two years of full-time satisfactory experience at the journey level as described above, plus completion of one of the following before obtaining journey-level experience: Two years of full-time satisfactory experience performing work described above as a mechanic’s helper, apprentice or trainee; or Graduation from a recognized trade school or technical school, with a major course of study in electromechanical, electrical or electronic technology, or a closely related field totaling 600 hours; or Graduation from a vocational high school, with a major course of study in electro-mechanical, electrical or electronic technology, or a closely related field; or An associate degree or a higher-level degree, from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in electro-mechanical, electrical or electronic technology, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

Maintain, install, inspect, test, alter, and repair heating and air conditioning systems and equipment.
Work on air conditioners and components, such as compressors, condensers, evaporators, fans, motors, electrical and electronic controls and valves.
Work on boilers, furnaces and components, such as boiler sections, heaters, radiators, piping, pumps, motors, and electrical and electronic controls and valves.
Solder and braze.
Keep records and write reports.