Ventilation and Drainage Maintainer (Electric Fan & Pump Technician) (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. Incumbents who are currently employed in the title of Transit Electrical Helper in the Ventilation and Drainage Subdivision are eligible to be promoted on a provisional basis. The current minimum salary for Ventilation and Drainage Maintainer is $37.16 per hour for a 40-hour week increasing to $43.72 per hour in the sixth year of service. These rates are 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

Internal Candidates: Permanently employed in the title of Transit Electrical Helper working in the Ventilation and Drainage Subdivision for not less than one year.
External Candidates and MTA Employees not in the eligible title: Successful completion of a four-year, full-time apprenticeship in the construction, repair and maintenance of pumps, fans, compressors and/or related electro-mechanical systems and equipment 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.
External Candidates and MTA Employees not in the eligible title: Three years of full-time satisfactory experience at the journey level in the installation, repair, and maintenance of heavy duty electro-mechanical equipment, such as pumps, fans, motors, compressors, sewage ejectors and/or related electro-mechanical equipment.
External Candidates and MTA Employees not in the eligible title: 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 electro-mechanical, 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.
A Class A or Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) valid in the State of New York with an endorsement for hazardous materials and no disqualifying restrictions that would preclude the performance of this title; or A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York and a Learner Permit for a Class B CDL valid in the State of New York with an endorsement for hazardous materials and 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.

Nice To Haves

If qualifying under external candidate requirement '2', appointment will be subject to the receipt of the Class B CDL valid in the State of New York, with an endorsement for hazardous materials and no disqualifying restrictions within six months of appointment.

Responsibilities

Maintain, install, clean, adjust, inspect, test, alter, replace and repair ventilation and drainage equipment of MTA New York City Transit subway stations and underground, subway sections, and elevated subway sections, including buildings, structures and yards.
Work on generators, motors, electro-mechanical relays, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), limit switches, pumps, fans, valves, wiring, heaters, compressors, gasoline and diesel engines and sewage ejectors.
Drive motor vehicles, keep records, write reports, and perform related work.