ELEVATOR MECHANIC

Elevator Mechanic

Under supervision, candidate will inspect, maintain, adjust and repair passenger and freight elevator systems; maintain adequate elevator service to developments; provide safe elevator service to NYCHA residents.

Duties shall include, but not be limited to the following :

• Lubricate and clean all components of hydraulic and electric elevator systems.
• Make adjustments as required to contactors and controllers in the electrical and hydraulic elements of elevator systems.
• Inspect and check doors, cable rails, bumpers, safeties, overloads, relays, sheaves and governors to assure continued safe operations.
• Re-rope and re-wire elevator systems as required.
• Check out troubles in all types of elevator and escalator systems.
• Perform necessary adjustments and / or repairs to all elevator mechanical and electrical components and their control systems.
• Inspect, maintain, adjust and repair escalators, platform lifts, conveyors and dumbwaiters.
• Operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties.

Note : Eligible candidates may be required to pass a practical exam evaluating their ability to perform typical Elevator Mechanic tasks (i.e. trouble shooting, wiring door operators, print reading, etc.)

Note : License Requirement : At the time of appointment, candidates must possess the following to be considered for these positions :

These licenses must be maintained for the duration of your employment. You will be responsible for the payment of any fees associated with the maintenance of these licenses.

NOTE : IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.

NOTE : This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program.

For NYCHA employees : employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).

NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.