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City of New York Electrician's Helper in New York, New York

Job Description

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. Keep electricians supplied with materials, tools and supplies.

  4. Clean work areas, machines, tools and equipment.

  5. Perform routine machine operations.

  6. May operate motor vehicles or equipment in the performance of assigned duties.

Note: Travel to Developments within assigned neighborhood is a requirement, with the frequency determined by the Neighborhood Administrator. Neighborhoods are as follows:

Neighborhood #1

LaGuardia, Rutgers, Smith, Vladeck

Neighborhood #2

Baruch, Gompers, Wald

Neighborhood #3

Chelsea Elliott, Fulton, LES II, RIIS

Neighborhood #4

Amsterdam, Douglass, Straus, Wise Towers

Neighborhood #5

East River, Jefferson, Wagner, Wilson/White

Neighborhood #6

Carver, Clinton, Isaacs, Lehman Village, Washington/Lexington

Neighborhood #7

Jackie Robinson, Johnson, Lincoln, Fred Samuel, Taft

Neighborhood #8

Grant, King Towers, Manhattanville, St Nicholas

Neighborhood #9

Drew Hamilton, Dyckman, Harlem River, Polo Ground, Rangel

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.

SPECIAL NOTE: Effective August 16, 2021, all persons newly hired for employment by the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) must provide proof of having received at least one dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine prior to beginning their employment, except for those who obtain an exception due to medical or religious reasons through the reasonable accommodation process.

After receiving a conditional offer of employment from NYCHA, an applicant for employment must provide proof of having received at least one dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine within a reasonable period of time. Failure by the applicant to provide NYCHA with proof of having received at least one dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine will result in NYCHA revoking the conditional offer, unless the applicant obtains an exception through the reasonable accommodation process.

Any person who begins their employment with NYCHA after providing proof of having received only one dose in a 2-dose series of a COVID-19 vaccine, will also be required to provide NYCHA with proof of receipt of a second dose within 30 days of the first dose. Failure to do so will result in termination.

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 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 visit the link below:

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

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

Qualifications

  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.

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.

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