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Under supervision, selected candidate will direct and is responsible for the work of assigned personnel directed to the maintenance, repair and adjustment of all types of elevators and elevator equipment.

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

1. Assign and schedule work assignments.
2. Inspect elevator repair work; check work progress.
3. Use electrical and mechanical instruments to check the quality of repairs.
4. Estimate cost of material and repairs.
5. Prepare requisitions for supplies and tools; responsible for tool and equipment inventories.
6. Enforce safety regulations.
7. Make decisions relative to work methods.
8. Keep records; prepare reports; utilize MAXIMO, ORACLE, and KRONOS computer programs.
9. Operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties i.e., performing field inspections, provide support and on-site troubleshooting.
10. Supervise Elevator Mechanics and Helpers.

NOTES:
1. NYC DOB and NY State Elevator Mechanic License is required.
2. This position will include roving assignments.

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 detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please click on the link below:

https://bit.ly/55aProgram

Additional Information:
1. NYCHA 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).
2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees' Retirement System (NYCERS).

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the qualification requirements before applying to this position.

SUPERVISOR ELEVATOR MECHANIC - 90769

Qualifications

1. Six years of full-time satisfactory experience acquired within the last ten years as an elevator mechanic, including at least one year supervising personnel engaged in the maintenance and repair of elevators; or

2. Not less than five and one-half years of the experience described in "1" above, including the one year of supervisory duties, plus one of the following:
A) At least 6 months of closely related experience in the repair and maintenance of electrical or electromechanical control systems, or electrical, hydraulic or mechanical components of the following: escalators, drawbridges, aircraft, rail cars, or mechanical doors; or

B) At least 600 hours of training acquired at a trade or technical school or vocational high school or completed post-secondary education, approved by a state's Department of Education or comparable governmental agency, with a major course of study in mechanical, electromechanical, electrical or electronic technology or closely related field; or

3. One (1) year of permanent service in the title of Elevator Mechanic.

License Requirements
At the time of appointment, 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.

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.

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