Electrician, DSF - 27242

About the role

The Electrician works within the Division of School Facilities (DSF) of the New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) to ensure a safe and clean environment for all students at the NYCPS system. The Electrician performs a range of activities related to installation, repair and maintenance of high or low tension electrical systems for light, heat, power and communications in or on buildings, structures and highways; may 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. Reports to: Supervisor of Electricians. Direct Reports: N/A. Key relationships will be fostered with other skilled trade staff.

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs, replaces and maintains electric wiring systems and components, equipment and apparatus in or on buildings or structures in accordance with the New York City Electrical Code, pertinent plans, specifications and job orders.
• Installs, repairs, replaces and maintains electric wiring and equipment, traffic signals and controllers.
• Installs raceways and electrical conductors.
• Conducts tests on existing installations to determine faults and makes necessary repairs.
• Keeps job and other records.
• In the temporary absence of the supervisor, may perform the duties of that position.
• Supervises assigned personnel.
• When assigned as a special electrician, obtains permits for electrical work to be performed; conducts and/or witnesses tests on electrical wiring systems, equipment and/or appliances; prepares applications, reports, notices and other documents; prepares required sketches, drawings and layouts.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician acquired within the last fifteen years; or at least three years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician acquired within the last fifteen years and sufficient satisfactory experience as an electrician's helper or apprentice electrician or training in the electrical field acquired in an approved trade, technical or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of the remaining experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of such helper experience, apprentice training or training in the electrical field.
• 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.

Pay

Salary: $495.39 per day (Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)