Electrician – NYC Careers

“As of August 2, 2021, all new hires must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered city employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by the hiring agency.”

In order to be considered for this position, candidates must be either serving permanently in the Electrician title or must take the upcoming Promotion Electrician Exam #2528 or Open Competitive Electrician Exam #2074, pass and be reachable. Must provide proof of filing.

Under direction, works as an Electrician on the installation, repair, and maintenance of high or low tension electrical systems for light, heat, power, and communications in or on buildings, structures, and highways. Installs, repairs, replaces, and maintains electric wiring systems and components, traffic signals, traffic surveillance cameras, controllers, equipment, and apparatus in or on buildings or structures in accordance with the New York City Electrical Code, pertinent plans, specifications, job orders. Conducts tests on existing installations to determine faults and make necessary repairs. May also act as a field representative for the city to resolve construction problems on various city electrical products both outside the plant and in city facilities. May be required to work with contractors employed by the City in large-scale multi-million dollar projects documenting construction process and infrastructure to ensure that a complete and accurate record exists for future projects and maintenance; ability to read the specification to order electrical equipment and supplies including video and fiber optic equipment.

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.

Knowledge of test and fiber splicing equipment included but not limited to OTDR and fusion splicer. Possess outside plant experience which includes cable splicing and pulling within the ECS manhole system in Manhattan. Certification in fiber optic splicing. Working knowledge using the citywide video platform such as Genetic is desirable. Experienced in large data center HAVC systems operation maintenance and repair and installation are mandatory. Both water-cooled and Freon-type systems. Experienced in large data center fiber optic networks both inside the plant and outside. Experienced with Video Networks and Video Distribution Systems. Experienced in Intelligent Transportation Systems including Video Detection, Microwave Sensors EZ-Pass tag reader. Journeyman level with Data Center electrical including a good working knowledge of battery backup systems, Flywheel backup systems, large diesel generating systems in excess of 1 megawatt. Experienced in both loaded and unloaded testing and general maintenance of power backup systems. Experienced in real-world blackout conditions operating on backup power for days. Experienced with Traffic Signal Maintenance and Construction. Experience with Municipal Street Light. Traffic Signal Control experience is a plus.

“As of August 2, 2021, all new hires must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered city employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by the hiring agency.”

In order to be considered for this position, candidates must be either serving permanently in the Electrician title or must take the upcoming Promotion Electrician Exam #2528 or Open Competitive Electrician Exam #2074, pass and be reachable. Must provide proof of filing.

Note: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a program. Please indicate in your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program.

“As of August 2, 2021, all new hires must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered city employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by the hiring agency.”

In order to be considered for this position, candidates must be either serving permanently in the Electrician title or must take the upcoming Promotion Electrician Exam #2528 or Open Competitive Electrician Exam #2074, pass and be reachable. Must provide proof of filing.

All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:

Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for the JOB ID #: 523117

Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet and follow the Careers Link for JOB ID #: 523117

No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Most public libraries have computers available for use.
Note: New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment. Appointments are subject to OMB approval.
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35 Hrs/ Shift TBD

To be Determined

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.