Telephone Maintainer (Provisional)*

Responsibilities

Telephone Maintainers, under supervision, install, maintain, service, troubleshoot and repair various types of telephones, telephone cables and lines, fiber-optic equipment and lines, emergency, fire, and security alarms, intercoms, public address systems, and clocks; splice and maintain multiconductor telephone cables. They service telephone and communication systems and related equipment in subway, surface, and elevated structures, including stations, tunnels, enclosures, and related buildings; keep records; operate a motor vehicle; and perform related work.

Requirements

• Four years of full-time, satisfactory experience as a fully trained technician at the journey level (i.e. knowledgeable, experienced, proficient and competent) in the installation or maintenance of various types of telephone and/or telecommunication equipment with a telephone company and/or other companies with large installations of telephone equipment;
• Three years of full-time satisfactory experience at the journey level as described in paragraph “1” above, plus completion of one of the following listed below before obtaining your journey-level experience:
• Two years of satisfactory full-time experience as a helper, apprentice, or trainee performing or assisting in the work described above;
• Graduation from a trade school or technical school with a major course of study in telecommunications, electrical or electronic technology, or a closely related field totaling 600 hours;
• Graduation from a vocational high school with a major course of study in telecommunications, electrical or electronic technology or a closely related field;
• An associate degree, or a higher degree, in telecommunications, electrical or electronic technology, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience Requirements

You must meet the following requirements:

• Four years of full-time, satisfactory experience as a fully trained technician at the journey level (i.e. knowledgeable, experienced, proficient and competent) in the installation or maintenance of various types of telephone and/or telecommunication equipment with a telephone company and/or other companies with large installations of telephone equipment;
• Three years of full-time satisfactory experience at the journey level as described in paragraph “1” above, plus completion of one of the following listed below before obtaining your journey-level experience:
• Two years of satisfactory full-time experience as a helper, apprentice, or trainee performing or assisting in the work described above;
• Graduation from a trade school or technical school with a major course of study in telecommunications, electrical or electronic technology, or a closely related field totaling 600 hours;
• Graduation from a vocational high school with a major course of study in telecommunications, electrical or electronic technology or a closely related field;
• An associate degree, or a higher degree, in telecommunications, electrical or electronic technology, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Selection Method / Admission Letter

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.

Requirements To Be Appointed

• Driver License Requirement: At the time of appointment, you must 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. If you have serious moving violations, a license suspension or an accident record you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment in the title.
• Drug Screening Requirement: You must pass a drug screening in order to be appointed, and if appointed, you will be subject to random drug and alcohol tests for the duration of your employment. Additionally, if you have tested positive on a drug or alcohol test or had a refusal to test during pre-employment or while employed by a Federal DOT-regulated employer during the applicable period, you must have completed the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) evaluation, referral and education/treatment process required by federal law in order to be appointed to this safety-sensitive position.