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Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 5 days ago

Elevator and Escalator Maintainer (Provisional)*

Brooklyn, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$46.18/hr - $46.18/hr

1+ years exp

Metropolitan Transportation Authority is responsible for public transportation in New York City, and they are seeking an Elevator and Escalator Maintainer. The role involves performing maintenance, inspection, testing, alteration, and repair of elevators and escalators in MTA facilities under supervision.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Elevator and Escalator Maintainers, under supervision, perform frequent and routine maintenance, inspection, testing, alteration, and repair of electric and hydraulic passenger and freight elevators, escalators, and associated electro-mechanical equipment in MTA New York City Transit stations, shops, and buildings; prepare reports; operate a motor vehicle; and perform related work

Some of the physical activities performed by Elevator and Escalator Maintainers and environmental conditions they experience are: working in dark confined spaces, crouching and stooping to reach equipment, reaching into dark spaces to make tactile inspections, making visual inspections of equipment, distinguishing colors, reading gauges and drawings, climbing onto elevator cabs, using hand tools and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds, and working outdoors in all weather conditions

Qualification

Elevator Mechanic LicenseEnglish proficiency

Required

Selected candidates must pass a civil service exam and be appointed from the resulting list to gain permanent status

Incumbents who are permanently employed in the title of Transit Electrical Helper working in Elevator and Escalator Maintenance for at least one year are eligible to be promoted on a provisional basis

Possess a New York State Department of Labor Elevator Mechanic License

At the time of promotion or appointment, you must still possess a New York State Department of Labor Elevator Mechanic License

At the time of promotion or appointment, you must have a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York with no disqualifying restrictions that would preclude the performance of the duties of this title

You must pass a drug screening in order to be appointed

You must be able to understand and be understood in English to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position

You must be able to prove your identity and your right to obtain employment in the United States prior to employment with MTA Bus Company

Benefits

Night and weekend salary differentials

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

A comprehensive medical plan

A pension plan

Company

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning out from New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut.

Founded in 1834

New York, NY, US

10001+ employees