Under the direction of an Electrician Supervisor, electricians abate emergencies and adhere to the schedule of electric repair for residents and public spaces. Responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to the following:

1. Prepare for PHAS and correct PHAS deficiencies.
2. Install, repair, replace and maintain electric wiring systems and components, equipment and apparatus in or on buildings or structures in accordance with NYC electrical code.
3. Conduct testing of existing installation to determine fault and make necessary repairs.
4. Respond to CCC scheduled appointments, emergency repairs, including but not limited to power outages, heating interruptions and interior and exterior lighting.

Note: Employees with one year of permanent civil service status in the title of Electrician’s Helper are eligible to apply.

Note: Travel to Developments within assigned neighborhood is a requirement, with the frequency determined by the Neighborhood Administrator. This position will cover Neighborhood No. 4 which includes Berry, Mariner's Harbor, Richmond Terrace, South Beach, Stapleton, Todt Hill and West Brighton.

NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO §65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, click on the link below:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/downloads/pdf/psb/100_1.pdf

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the qualification requirements before applying to this position.

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.

1. For NYCHA employees, this position is open as a promotional opportunity only. It is not open on a direct transfer (lateral) basis.
2. For NYCHA employees, preference will be given to employees who have served a period of one year in their current title and level (if applicable).
3. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

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This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

NYCHA has no residency requirements.