Light Maintainer (Electrician) (Provisional)
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 Lighting Maintenance for at least one year are eligible to be promoted on a provisional basis. Light Maintainers, under supervision, install, inspect, test, alter, maintain, and repair lighting and other electrical systems in MTA New York City Transit facilities, such as subway tunnels and elevated structures, bus depots and repair shops, subway car yards and barns, and other MTA New York City Transit buildings and structures; keep records; drive motor vehicles; and perform related work.
Requirements
- Completion of a four-year full-time apprenticeship in the electrical, electronic, or electro-mechanical trade recognized by the New York State Department of Labor, the U.S. Department of Labor, or any state apprenticeship council that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor; or
- Three years of electrical experience installing, maintaining, and repairing lighting systems, conduit work, wiring, and fixtures. At least two years must be at the journey-level.
- One year of non-journey level experience may be substituted with education as follows: a. Graduation from a trade school or technical school with a major course of study in electrical, electronic, or electro-mechanical technology, or a closely related field, totaling a minimum of 600 hours; or b. Graduation from a vocational high school with a major course study in electrical, electronic, or electro-mechanical technology, or a closely related field; or c. Graduation from an accredited college or university with an AAS degree or higher in electrical, electronic, or electro-mechanical technology, or a closely related field.
- Must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York at the time of promotion or appointment.
- Must obtain a Learner Permit for a Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) within 90 days of promotion or appointment.
- Must obtain a Class B CDL valid in the state of New York to satisfactorily complete the probationary period.
- Must pass a drug screening.
- Must be able to understand and be understood in English.
Nice To Haves
- Incumbents who are permanently employed in the title of Transit Electrical Helper working in Lighting Maintenance for at least one year are eligible to be promoted on a provisional basis.
Responsibilities
- Install, inspect, test, alter, maintain, and repair lighting and other electrical systems in MTA New York City Transit facilities.
- Keep records.
- Drive motor vehicles.
- Perform related work.
Benefits
- Night and weekend salary differentials
- Paid holidays
- Vacation and sick leave
- Comprehensive medical plan
- Pension plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
