Maintenance Worker, Building Maintenance, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

Under direct supervision, selected candidate will assist in the routine maintenance, operation and repair of public buildings and structures and the equipment they contain; conduct visual inspections as well as written inspection of buildings that contain equipment related to electrical devices and low voltage equipment; and perform related work such as driving to and from work sites.

• Maintain, adjust, and make minor repairs of building electrical devices, related CCTV equipment as well as building hardware and equipment.
• Make minor repairs to masonry, woodwork, flooring, and walls.
• Make minor repairs to building electrical, plumbing in common areas and satellite Office of Safety and Security offices.
• Assist in relocating building equipment as directed.
• Visually inspect public buildings, structures and equipment to assess and check for defects, malfunctions and hazardous conditions.
• Prepare reports and keep records.
• Assist various law enforcement entities, and other Governmental agencies, with investigations and video evidence as required.
• Appear and testify in court as to the authenticity of the video.
• Operate a motor vehicle to travel to and from work sites.
• Remove and install equipment that requires lifting and moving.
• Respond to after-hours, nights, weekend, holidays emergencies for Office of Safety and Security.

• This posting is for a 5-borough NYCHA wide position for the Office of Safety and Security; and selected candidate can be placed at any Satellite Office.
• A valid NYS Motor Vehicle Driver's License is required for this position.

• For NYCHA employees:
  This position is open as a promotional opportunity and on a direct transfer (lateral) basis.
• For NYCHA employees:
  Employees applying for 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' Retirement System.

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

• Three years of full‑time satisfactory experience as a mechanic, journeyperson or helper in the electrical trades, the mechanical trades, or the construction or maintenance of buildings; or
• At least two years of full‑time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above plus sufficient full‑time training or education in the electrical, mechanical or construction trades in a trade school, technical school or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of three years of acceptable experience. Six months of experience will be credited for each year of full‑time acceptable training or education.

• A valid NYS Driver’s License.
• Able to respond to all after‑hours CCTV emergencies.
• Computer skills to navigate closed‑circuit television software environment.
• Excellent mechanical skills.
• Knowledge of CCTV systems.
• Electrical experience preferred.
• Knowledge of layered access control systems and magnetic door locks.

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.

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.

$72,745.92 – $75,585.60