Electrician Job at City of New York in New York

Electrician

The selected candidate will be offered a day rate of $480.97. These positions are only open to candidates who are permanent (not provisional) in the civil service title of electrician. The New York City Administration for Children's Services (ACS) is currently seeking to fill the position of electrician. In this role, an electrician will be under the guidance of the Office of Detention Construction & Building Operations. The chosen applicant will be an integral member of the Division of Administration Construction team, which assists ACS' 7000+ employees and manages a budget of over $350M.

Under supervision, the electrician will work on the installation, repair, and maintenance of high- or low-tension electrical systems for light, heat, power, and communications in or on buildings, structures, and highways. The electrician would also serve as a special electrician, making applications and obtaining permits and approvals required by rule, regulation, and/or statute; prepares reports and maintains records; performs related work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Install, maintain, and repair high- and low-voltage electrical systems for lighting, heating, and power in office buildings by following plans, specifications, and safety standards to ensure safe and efficient electrification.
• Keep a detailed log of work performed, materials received or dispatched, and equipment used by recording relevant information such as subject, time, and disposition to support future reference and supervisor reporting.
• Install and repair conduits, moldings, and electrical wiring by identifying faulty connections and testing safety devices to ensure safe conductivity and minimize power outages.
• Review the work of electrician's helpers and other assigned personnel by evaluating the quality and quantity of their output to ensure compliance with agency standards and electrical codes.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, inspectors, and other trades through meetings, conferences, and discussions to resolve technical or coordination issues effectively.
• Maintain fire alarm systems by inspecting and replacing defective components to ensure immediate notification during emergencies.
• Maintain incandescent and fluorescent lighting systems by testing fixture stability and replacing bulbs or tubes to ensure consistent and efficient illumination.
• Construct and install electrical conduits, pipes, and moldings in ceilings and walls by following blueprints and adhering to safety guidelines to ensure proper insulation and wiring.
• Facilitate elevator repairs by troubleshooting electro-mechanical components to improve operational efficiency and reduce breakdowns.
• Prepare work schedules and assignments for electrician's helpers and support personnel based on the scope and duration of tasks to promote timely and efficient project completion.

Qualifications:

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.

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.