Electricians Helper

DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City's most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies what we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of city government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York.

Our commitment to equity, effectiveness, and sustainability guides our work providing City agencies with the critical resources and support needed to succeed, including:

• Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees.
• Managing 55 public buildings.
• Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property.
• Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.
• Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.
• Leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.

When you work at DCAS, you're not just working for one agency, but in service of them all. It's an opportunity to provide impactful support, quality customer service, and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. Visit our website at nyc.gov/dcas to learn more about the work we do.

DCAS Facilities Management Mechanical Maintenance Operations/Energy (Preventative Maintenance) unit is responsible for the operations and maintenance of the mechanical equipment for all DCAS operated facilities. The unit works closely with Department of Energy management and procures funding for energy projects that are directly related to GHG reduction.

Electrician's Helpers, under direct supervision, assist electricians to install, repair, replace and maintain electric systems, appliances, apparatus and equipment according to the provisions of the New York City Electrical Code and approved plans and specifications. They assist electricians in pulling wires and testing electrical systems; replacing defective light switches, plugs and lighting fixtures; checking signal systems; keep electricians supplied with materials, tools and supplies; cleaning work areas, machines, tools and equipment; performing routine machine operations; and may operate motor vehicles or equipment in the performance of assigned duties. All Electrician's Helpers perform related work. Some of the physical activities performed by Electrician's Helpers and environmental conditions experienced are: reading meters in dimly lit areas; climbing and descending ladders, including working on bucket trucks or cherry pickers; working in areas of hot temperatures and poor ventilation, including confined spaces requiring the wearing of a respirator; using both hands to work overhead; using hand held tools to saw conduit and cut wires; carrying tools, materials and equipment up and down stairs; and distinguishing colors.

To Apply:

Only permanent employees in the title and those that are reachable on the civil service list are eligible to apply.

Please go to www.nyc.gov/jobs, or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees, and search for Job ID #716492.

No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

ELECTRICIANS HELPER - 91722

Minimum 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.

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 .

Residency Requirement

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.

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.