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HVAC Preventative Maintenance Electrician
- DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE
Posted on
10/16/2026
- Full-time
Location
NYC-ALL BOROS
- Exam may be required
Department
Health Support Services
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Job Description
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), a recognized leader and innovator in public health and mental hygiene services seeks a dynamic and experienced Electrician to serve on our Preventative Maintenance Team within the Bureau of Facilities Planning & Administrative Service’s Office of Facilities Planning and Space Management.
Duties will include but not limited:
- Perform preventative/corrective electrical maintenance to a wide variety of HVAC and Refrigeration equipment and their components in accordance with manufacturer’s standards and/or ASHRAE 180 Standard as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Inspect, clean, maintain, troubleshoot among other PM tasks of major HVAC equipment panels, disconnect switches, lighting panels, boiler panels, major equipment electrical connections etc.
- Repairs, maintains, and installs electrical systems and equipment including but not limited to fixtures, motors, load centers, relays, controls, circuitry, and appliances to include high and low voltage circuits.
- Conduct tests on existing installations to determine faults and making necessary repairs.
- Repair and replace faulty switches, sockets, and other elements of electrical systems to include fabrication of electrical control panels.
- Dismantle electrical machinery and replaces defective electrical or mechanical parts.
- Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations accordingly.
- Troubleshoot the following motor control equipment properly and safely: motor starters, run relays; Variable Frequency Drives(VFDs); Servo motors and controls.
- Repair electrical motors related to HVAC systems up to and including 480 volt – 3 phase. Test motors for amperage, voltage, insulation condition, and rpms.
- Install, repair, replaces and maintains electric wiring systems and components, equipment and apparatus in or on buildings or structures in accordance with the New York City Electrical Code, pertinent plans, specifications and job orders.
- Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
- Use computerized maintenance management system to report and document daily activities, maintenance, and repairs performed on system equipment.
**IMPORTANT NOTES TO ALL CANDIDATES**
Please note: If you are called for an interview, you will be required to bring to your interview copies of original documentation, such as:
- A document that establishes identity for employment eligibility, such as: A Valid U.S. Passport, Permanent Resident Card/Green Card, or Driver’s license.
- Proof of Education according to the education requirements of the civil service title.
- Current Resume
- Proof of Address/NYC Residency dated within the last 60 days, such as: Recent Utility Bill (i.e., telephone, Cable, Mobile Phone)
Additional documentation may be required to evaluate your qualification as outlined in this posting’s “Minimum Qualification Requirements” section. Examples of additional documentation may be, but not limited to college transcript, experience verification or professional trade licenses.
If after your interview you are the selected candidate, you will be contacted to schedule an on-boarding appointment. By the time of this appointment, you will be asked to produce the originals of the above documents along with your original Social Security card.
"FINAL APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET APPROVAL”
Apply online with a cover letter to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/. In the Job ID search bar, enter job ID number.
We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
The NYC Health Department is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive workforce. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, women, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender and gender non-conforming persons to apply.
All applicants will be considered without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, age, prior record of arrest; or any other basis prohibited by law.
ELECTRICIAN - 91717
Minimum Qualifications
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.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
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.
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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Job ID
806627
Posted until
10/29/2026
Title code
91717
Civil service title
ELECTRICIAN
Title classification
Competitive-1
Business title
HVAC Preventative Maintenance Electrician
- Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)
Job level
00
Number of positions
1
Work location
455 First Ave., N.Y.
- Category: Building Operations & Maintenance
HVAC Preventative Maintenance Electrician
Benefits:
Pension Plan, Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $495