Electrician

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Perks - Earn vacation and sick leave every month and receive free membership to our recreation centers.

Major Responsibilities

• Under direction, work as an electrician on the installation, repair and maintenance of electrical systems.
• Install, repair, replace and maintain electrical wiring systems and components, equipment and apparatus in or on buildings or structures, in accordance with the New York City Electrical Code, pertinent plans, specifications and job orders.
• Conduct tests on existing installations to determine faults and make necessary repairs.
• Using a handheld device, read and update work orders, maintain records of work completed and maintain a database of information for electrical systems worked on.
• In the temporary absence of supervisor, may perform the duties of that position.
• Supervise assigned personnel.
  
  

Work Location: East 138th Street, Bronx

Duration: April 2025 to October 2025

Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $101. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $101.25 background check fee.

HOW TO APPLY:

All Applicants*

Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 704100.

All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

• Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.
  
  

References will be required upon request. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

ELECTRICIAN - 91717

Minimum Qualifications

• Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician; or
• 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.
• 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.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to work flexible hours, nights and weekends as needed. 2. Strong customer service, organizational and communication skills.
  
  

55a Program

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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required within 90 days of hiring for all other candidates.

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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.