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City of New York Part-Time Electrician in New York, New York
Job Description
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protects public health and the environment by supplying clean drinking water, collecting, and treating wastewater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. We deliver 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water per day to 8.5 million New York City residents and more than 1 million people in Upstate New York, and we collect and treat an average of 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater per day.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Business Information Technology (BIT) is responsible for providing quality business, technical, and IT system support to our users. This commitment is realized through collaboration, strong relationships, and a unified vision with our partners at DEP to provide quality technology solutions to our business needs. Providing these services allows us to ensure that DEP continues its tradition of delivering excellent service to the residents of New York City.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection’s Business Information Technology (BIT), in conjunction with the Bureau of Customer Service (BCS), seeks to hire one (1) Part-Time Electrician.
Under minimal direction, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the installation, maintenance, and repairs of electrical systems and Meter Transmission Units (MTUs) in commercial and residential buildings.
All Electricians are responsible for adhering to and complying with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) policies, procedures, and regulations, installing, repairing, replacing, and
maintaining electric wiring systems, appliances, apparatus, and equipment according to the provisions of the New York City Electrical Code and approved plans and specifications; performs related work.
**Note that this is a Part-time position that requires flexibility to work on an as-needed basis.
With minimal direction the selected candidates will perform but are not limited to the tasks outlined below:
Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in commercial and residential buildings.
Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair.
Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes and regulations.
Troubleshoot electrical issues and provide timely and effective solutions.
Communicate with clients to understand their electrical needs and provide recommendations.
Maintain accurate records of all work completed, including materials used, time spent, and tasks completed.
Provide guidance and training to other team members as needed.
Qualifications
Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician; or
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.
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.