Elevator and Escalator Maintainer (Provisional)*

About the role

Elevator and Escalator Maintainers, under supervision, perform frequent and routine maintenance, inspection, testing, alteration, and repair of electric and hydraulic passenger and freight elevators, escalators, and associated electro-mechanical equipment in MTA New York City Transit stations, shops, and buildings; prepare reports; operate a motor vehicle; and perform related work.

Physical working conditions

Some of the physical activities performed by Elevator and Escalator Maintainers and environmental conditions they experience are: working in dark confined spaces, crouching and stooping to reach equipment, reaching into dark spaces to make tactile inspections, making visual inspections of equipment, distinguishing colors, reading gauges and drawings, climbing onto elevator cabs, using hand tools and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds, and working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Elevator and Escalator Maintainers may be required to work various shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

Compensation

The current minimum salary for Elevator and Escalator Maintainer is $46.18 per hour for a 40-hour week. This rate is subject to change.

Benefits

• Night and weekend salary differentials
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
• Comprehensive medical plan
• Pension plan

Requirements

• Elevator Mechanic License: Possess a New York State Department of Labor Elevator Mechanic License at time of application (for external candidates and MTA employees not in the eligible title) or at time of promotion/appointment (for internal candidates). The license must be maintained for the duration of employment in the title.
• Driver License: At time of promotion or appointment, have a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York with no disqualifying restrictions that would preclude the performance of the duties of this title. Serious moving violations, a license suspension or an accident record may result in disqualification. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
• Drug Screening: Must pass a drug screening in order to be appointed.
• English Requirement: Must be able to understand and be understood in English to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Proof of Identity: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, must be able to prove identity and right to obtain employment in the United States prior to employment.
• Training: May be required to undergo a formalized training course during the probationary period. Failure to successfully complete the training course may result in termination or a return to a previously held permanent title.
• Probationary Period: Required to complete a probationary period. If not successfully completed, may be terminated or returned to a previously held permanent title.
• Residency: New York City residency is not required.

How to qualify

Internal Candidates: This position is open to each employee of MTA New York City Transit that by the first date of the assessment: is permanently (not provisionally) employed in the title of Transit Electrical Helper working in Elevator and Escalator Maintenance for not less than one year; and possesses a New York State Department of Labor Elevator Mechanic License; and is not otherwise ineligible.

External Candidates and MTA Employees not employed in the eligible title: When you apply, you must possess a New York State Department of Labor Elevator Mechanic License.

Civil Service Note: This is a civil service position. Selected candidates must pass a civil service exam and be appointed from the resulting list to gain permanent status. Incumbents who are permanently employed in the title of Transit Electrical Helper working in Elevator and Escalator Maintenance for at least one year are eligible to be promoted on a provisional basis.

Selection process

Candidates may be asked to complete an education and experience test paper and also participate in one or more of the following assessments: written, practical skills and/or structured interview. Applicants must keep their contact information (email, mailing, phone) up to date. The contact information entered in the online profile with the MTA will be used to contact you.