New York City Department of Transportation is hiring two (2) Electricians who will report to the Facilities Maintenance unit. Candidates must have high level of experience with control wiring and be proficient in troubleshooting, diagnosing & correcting malfunctioning systems. The candidate shall also be skilled in the performance of all phases of repair and maintenance and shall demonstrate required knowledge and shall have ability to accurately read blueprints, schematics and diagrams. The candidate should be able to work independently on all phases of electrical systems in industrial and commercial buildings without direct supervision. This position requires jobbing within the 5 boroughs of NYC with 60% of the work troubleshooting and providing an effective response to work assigned by supervisor, or by job order, and for ensuring that the work is completed in a good workmanship-like manner.
Job duties will include but not limited to the following:
- Installs, repairs, replaces and maintains electric 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.
- Installs, repairs, replaces and maintains electric wiring and equipment, traffic signals and controllers. Installs conduits, raceways and electrical conductors.
- Conducts tests on existing installations to determine faults and makes necessary repairs.
- Keeps job and other records.All resumes are to be submitted electronically. Current City Employees:

Please log into Employee Self Service (ESS) at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet, follow the Careers link and search for Job ID#607241. All other applicants: Please go towww.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID# 607241. If you do not have access to a personal computer: Please visit your local public library. Most public libraries have computers available for use. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot

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.

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.

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/.

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.

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.