JOB DESCRIPTION:

The New York City Housing Authority is currently recruiting Elevator Mechanics and Elevator Mechanic Helpers to perform specific duties relating to the inspection, maintenance, adjustment and repair of electrically and/or hydraulically powered passenger and freight elevator systems. Candidates must meet the following qualification requirements:

Five years of full-time satisfactory experience acquired within the last ten years as an elevator mechanic; or
Not less than four and one-half years of such experience plus sufficient closely related experience or training acquired in an approved trade or vocational school to make up the equivalent of five years of acceptable experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of approved trade or vocational school training.

Three years of full-time satisfactory experience acquired within the last ten years in the maintenance, repair and/or installation of freight elevators; or
At least two years of experience as described above plus sufficient training of a relevant nature acquired in an approved trade or vocational school to make up the equivalent of the remaining required experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of approved trade or vocational school training.

All candidates must possess a Drivers License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Interested candidates may fax cover letter, resume, to 212-306-5194,
e-mail to HR.Recruitment@nycha.nyc.gov, or mail to: