Electrician, DSF - 27242

NYC Public Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) seeks an Electrician to support the Division of School Facilities in maintaining safe electrical systems in NYC DOE facilities. Responsibilities include installing, repairing, and maintaining wiring, traffic controls, and raceways in compliance with NYC Electrical Code.

The role may involve acting as a special electrician, obtaining permits, and creating drawings. Candidates should have experienced electricians with appropriate NY licensure as applicable.

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time electrician experience within last fifteen years.
• Alternatively, three years plus qualifying helper/apprentice training to make up the rest.
• Must possess and maintain a New York driver license for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs, replaces and maintains electric wiring systems and components in buildings according to the NYC Electrical Code and job orders.
• Maintains electric wiring, equipment, traffic signals and controllers; installs raceways and conductors.
• Conducts tests on installations to locate faults and perform repairs.
• Keeps job records and reports; may cover supervisor duties in their absence.
• When designated as special electrician, obtains permits and handles documents; conducts tests and prepares drawings.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Code compliance

Supervisory ability

Job description

Position Summary

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

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.

Qualification Requirements

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.

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.)

New York City Residency is NOT Required

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Department of Education of 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 upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy.

REQUESTING AN ACCOMMODATION - APPLICANTS

Any prospective employee (applicant) who is a qualified individual with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to assist in the application process. If an applicant for employment believes that they have a qualifying disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process on an equal basis as applicants who do not have a disability, they should request an accommodation with their interview team or contact ODA by emailing [e-mail]. The determination of the accommodation request will be communicated to the applicant in writing.

https://infohub.nyced.org/docs/default-source/doe-employees-only/personnel-memorandum-6-2024-2025---accommodations.pdf

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/.