THIS IS A 2-YEAR TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT OPEN ONLY TO PERMANENT (CIVIL SERVICE) ELECTRICIAN'S HELPERS

Under direct supervision, assist an electrician with the installation, repair, replacement and maintenance of electric wiring systems, appliances, apparatus and equipment in accordance with the provisions of the New York City Electrical Code and approved plans and specifications; perform related work. Examples of typical tasks include:

1. Assist electricians in pulling wires and testing electrical systems.
2. Replace defective light switches, plugs and lighting fixtures.
3. Check signal systems.
4. Keep electricians supplied with materials, tools and supplies.
5. Clean work areas, machines, tools and equipment.
6. Perform routine machine operations.
7. May operate motor vehicles or equipment in the performance of assigned duties.

License Requirements: At the time of appointment, candidates will be required to possess a motor vehicle driver’s license valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of the employment.

Note: ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE MADE THROUGHOUT THE FIVE BOROUGHS.

Note: Due to the existence of a civil service list, candidates must have permanent civil service status in the title of Electrician's Helper to be considered.

SPECIAL NOTE:
THIS IS A 2-YEAR TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT. UPON COMPLETION OF THE 2-YEAR TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT, SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE REASSIGNED TO ANY AVAILABLE POSITION WITHIN THE 5 BOROUGHS.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please click on the link below:

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/downloads/pdf/psb/100_1.pdf.

1. INTERAGENCY TRANSFERS INTO NYCHA OF THOSE PERMANENT IN TITLE ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE FACE OF AN ACTIVE AND VIABLE NYCHA PROMOTION LIST OR PREFERRED LIST FOR THE SAME TITLE.
2. For NYCHA employees: employees applying for transfer opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
3. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the qualification requirements before applying to this position.

1. Three years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician's helper or apprentice electrician; or

2. At least one and one-half years of full-time satisfactory as an electrician’s helper or apprentice electrician plus relevant education or training in a trade school, technical school or vocational high school approved by a state’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization to make up the equivalent of remaining experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year relevant education or training.

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.