Electrician

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York is seeking a skilled Electrician to join the Division of Traffic Operations in the Electrical Operations Unit. The role involves installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems that support lighting, street infrastructure, and transit-related facilities across NYC facilities and external infrastructure.

Candidates must be in the Electrician title or have completed the Open Competitive Electrician Exam #3029 and be reachable.

Qualifications

• Must be permanently in the Electrician title or have passed and be reachable on Open Competitive Electrician Exam #3029.
• Experience with high- and low-tension electrical systems for lighting, heating, power, and communications across buildings, structures, and highways.
• Ability to interpret specifications to order electrical equipment and supplies, including video and fiber optic components.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, traffic signals, surveillance cameras, controllers, and related equipment per NYC Electrical Code and job orders.
• Perform diagnostic tests to identify faults and repair existing installations.
• May serve as a field representative to resolve construction-related electrical issues in city facilities and external infrastructure.
• Collaborate with contractors on large projects, documenting processes for future maintenance.
• Prioritize and interpret project specs to order video and fiber optic components.

Skills

Fiber testing

OSP work

Data center HVAC

ITS systems

Backup power

Electrical maintenance

Traffic signals

Tools

Genetec

Job description

In order to be considered for this position, the candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Electrician, or must have taken, passed, and be reachable on the Open Competitive Electrician Exam #3029.

Transit Development (TD) is responsible for developing public transit-supportive street infrastructure and policies in order to improve mobility for all New Yorkers. The unit manages the bus-related components of the NYC Streets Plan, including the Better Buses and transit policy initiatives, and develops location-specific projects to help the quality and safety of bus operations and to improve pedestrian access to transit. TD also serves as a resource to the agency on public transit-related matters, including acting as one of the key points of contact with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).

The Division of Traffic Operations is seeking a skilled and dedicated electrician to join our Electrical Operations Unit. This role involves working under supervision to install, repair, and maintain high- and low-tension electrical systems that support lighting, heating, power, and communications across buildings, structures, and highways. Electricians also play a critical role in supporting the NYC Streets Plan by ensuring the reliability and functionality of electrical infrastructure that enables transit and street improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring systems, traffic signals, surveillance cameras, controllers, and related equipment in compliance with the NYC Electrical Code, pertinent plans, specifications, and job orders.
• Conduct diagnostic tests to identify faults and perform necessary repairs on existing installations.
• May serve as a field representative to resolve construction-related electrical issues in city facilities and external infrastructure.
• May be required to collaborate with contractors employed by the city on large-scale multi-million-dollar projects, documenting the construction processes and infrastructure to ensure that a complete and accurate record exists for future projects and maintenance.
• Interpret specifications to order electrical equipment and supplies, including video and fiber optic components.

Some assignments may require a driver's license. Preference will be given to candidate who possess a driver's license valid in the state of New York with no restrictions. This license must be maintained throughout the duration of the appointment in this position.

The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) mission is to provide for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers, City residents.

Division: Traffic Operations
Unit: Electrical Operations
Work Location: To be determined
HRS/Shift: 35 HRS/TBD

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of fiber testing and splicing equipment, including but not limited to OTDR and fusion splicers.
• Experience with outside plant (OSP) work, including cable splicing and cable pulling within the ECS manhole system in Manhattan.
• Certification in fiber optic splicing.
• Working knowledge of the citywide video platform, including systems such as Genetec (preferred).
• Experience in large data center HVAC systems operation, maintenance, repair, and installation including both water cooled and Freon type systems (required).
• Experience with large data center fiber optic networks, both inside plant and outside plant.
• Experience with video networks and video distribution systems.
• Experience with Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), including video detection, microwave sensors, and E Z Pass tag readers.
• Journeyman level experience with data center electrical systems, including strong working knowledge of battery backup systems, flywheel backup systems, and large diesel generators in excess of 1 megawatt.
• Experience performing both loaded and unloaded testing and general maintenance of power backup systems.
• Experience operating facilities during real world blackout conditions, including extended operation on backup power.
• Experience with Traffic Signal Maintenance and Construction.
• Experience with Municipal Street Lighting.
• Traffic Signal Control experience is a plus.

Some assignments may require a driver's license. Preference will be given to candidate who possess a driver's license valid in the state of New York with no restriction. This license must be maintained throughout the duration of the appointment in this position.

55a Program

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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.