Laborer, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Installation Technician

City Laborer - 90702

THIS POSTING IS FOR THREE (3) POSITIONS. Under the supervision of an Elevator Mechanic, candidate will assist an Elevator Mechanic who is inspecting, maintaining, adjusting and repairing passenger and freight elevator systems; assist in maintaining adequate elevator service to developments; assist in providing safe elevator service to NYCHA residents.

• Assist in lubricating and cleaning all components of hydraulic and electric elevator systems.
• Assist an Elevator Mechanic who makes adjustments as required to contractors and controllers in the electrical and hydraulic elements of elevator systems.
• Assist an Elevator Mechanic who inspects and checks doors, cable rails, bumpers, safeties, overloads, relays, sheaves and governors to assure continued safe operations.
• Assist an Elevator Mechanic who re-ropes and re-wires elevator systems as required.
• Assist an Elevator Mechanic who checks and troubleshoots all types of elevator and escalator systems.
• Assist an Elevator Mechanic who performs necessary adjustments and/or repairs to all elevator mechanical and electrical components and their control systems.
• Assist an Elevator Mechanic who inspects, maintains, adjusts and repairs escalators, platform lifts, conveyors and dumbwaiters.
• Operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties.

• NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
• NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees.

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

• There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position.
• There are certain medical and physical requirements.
• Possession of a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York.

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Electrical experience preferred.
• Able to lift at least 25lbs.

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

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.