Electrician Jobs

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The NYPD strives to foster a safe and fair city by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department operations, and solve the problems that create crime and disorder through an interdependent relationship between the people and its police, and by pioneering strategic innovation.
The Building Maintenance Section plays a critical role in keeping Department Facilities operating safe for staff and visitors as it oversees the maintenance for over 250 Department Facilities Citywide. BMS manages multiple facility renovations that support Department initiatives and unit relocations. BMS is comprised of uniform, civilian trades, professional, and administrative staff.
The Building Maintenance Section is currently seeking a qualified candidate in the title of Electrician. Candidate must be willing to work maintaining and installing electric in any of the roughly 250 Department facilities located throughout New York City. The duties and responsibilities of the Electrician include but are not limited to:

• Install conduits, raceways, and electrical conductors
• Install, repair, replace, and maintain electric wiring and equipment, traffic signals, and controllers
• Keep job and other records
• Conduct tests on existing installations to determine faults and make necessary repairs

1. Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician; or
2. At least three years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician and sufficient full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician's helper or apprentice electrician or education in the electrical or electronic field acquired in an approved trade, technical school or vocational high school or college or university to make up the equivalent of the remaining experience. Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 credits, from an accredited college or university, for one year of experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of such helper or apprentice experience, or education in an approved trade or technical school or vocational high school in the electrical or electronic field. Less than a full year of helper or apprentice experience, or relevant education, will receive prorated credit.
3. 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.

Demonstrate strong and thoroughness in all aspects of daily work;
Must be a team player with an energetic positive disposition;
Able to Identify deadlines and work effectively in a pressurized environment.

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. Candidates will be required to drive a Department vehicle to the multiple Department facilities throughout the confines of New York City.
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.
In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.
Please note that all persons newly-hired for employment must provide proof of having received at least one dose of an approved Covid-19 vaccine.

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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.