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On June 16, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the NYC Public Housing Preservation Trust Act, which authorized the creation of the NYC Public Housing Preservation Trust (the Trust). The Trust is a public benefit corporation that will oversee the renovation and rehabilitation of the City's public housing developments, owned by the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). NYCHA will remain the permanent owner of the land/buildings and will enter a long-term ground lease with the Trust to secure Section 8 vouchers. The selected staff member will be a NYCHA employee assigned to Nostrand Houses and will work on behalf of the NYC Public Housing Preservation Trust. Under supervision, they will inspect, maintain, adjust, and repair passenger and freight elevator systems; maintain adequate elevator service to the development; and provide safe elevator service to NYCHA residents. Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: 1. Lubricate and clean all components of hydraulic and electric elevator systems 2. Make adjustments as required to contactors and controllers in the electrical and hydraulic elements of elevator systems 3. Inspect and check doors, cable rails, bumpers, safeties, overloads, relays, sheaves and governors to assure continued safe operations 4. Re-rope and re-wire elevator systems as required 5. Check out troubles in all types of elevator and escalator systems 6. Perform necessary adjustments and/or repairs to all elevator mechanical and electrical components and their control systems 7. Inspect, maintain, adjust and repair escalators, platform lifts, conveyors and dumbwaiters 8. 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.) License Requirement: At the time of appointment, candidates must possess the following to be considered for this position: 1. A valid New York State Elevator Mechanic License 2. A valid New York City Elevator Agency Technician License 3. A valid Department of Labor Technician's License 4. Department of Buildings Technician's License 5. Department of Buildings Inspector License (preferred) 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 detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, 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 minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.
