What are the responsibilities and job description for the ELEVATOR MECHANIC HELPER position at City of New York?
Under direct supervision candidates will assist in the maintenance and repair of electrically and / or hydraulically powered passenger and / or freight elevators.
Specific duties shall include but not be limited to the following :
1.Assist elevator mechanics in making mechanical and electrical repairs and adjustments to the elements and components of passenger and freight elevators which include cables sheaves glands motors generators starters relays and controls brakes solenoids safeties etc.
2.Conduct routine inspections of elevator equipment in a preventative maintenance program.
3.Use the tools and instruments essential to elevator maintenance and repair work.
4.Clean work areas.
5.Perform related duties.
NOTE : Candidates will be required to travel throughout the five boroughs.
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 55a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55a Program visit the link below
Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the qualification requirements before applying to this position
ELEVATOR MECHANIC HELPER 90711
Qualifications :
1. Three years of fulltime satisfactory experience acquired within the last ten years in the maintenance repair and / or installation of passenger or freight elevators; or
2. At least two years of experience as described in 1 above plus at least 600 hours of training in the maintenance repair and / or installation of passenger or freight elevators acquired in a trade school technical school or vocational high school approved by a states Department of Education or comparable agency to make up the equivalent of the remaining required experience; or
3. Satisfactory completion of an approved career ladder training program for Elevator Mechanics Helpers sponsored by the New York City Housing Authority.
Driver License Requirement : You must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York at the time of appointment. If you have moving violations a license suspension or an accident record you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Additional Information :
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
Remote Work : Employment Type :
Fulltime
Key Skills
Forklift,Hand Tools,Basic Math,Construction Experience,Packaging,Mechanical Knowledge,Pipe Threading,Heavy Lifting,Sanitation,Rear Loader Truck,Power Tools,Manufacturing
Vacancy : 1
