Service & Repair Mechanic Electronics (NY HELPS) - VID 176314

Duties Description

• Perform preventive maintenance, installation, alteration, repair, troubleshooting of fire alarm systems, public address systems and electronic controls for building environmental systems.
• Use computer programs such as LATS, AIM, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Operational Needs:

• Possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted New York State motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Asbestos certification required within 90 days of appointment as well as compliance with all related PESH/OSHA regulations.
• Utilities Management is a 24/7 operation; thus, night, weekend and holiday work is required based on shift assignment and operational need.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)* and applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position:

Required experience: Four years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic equipment.

Substitution: an associate degree in a related field can substitute for two years of specialized experience.

Applicants may be appointed to this position if currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title or a current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service as a Service & Repair Mechanic Electronics and interested in reassignment.

Additional Comments

• There is no examination required for appointment to a NY HELPS position. Candidates hired via NY HELPS will be appointed on a permanent non-competitive basis and will begin a probationary period.
  
  

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected that NY HELPS employees will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to take an exam. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply.

For a full version of OGS’s EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.