Heating & Air Conditioning Maintainer Job at Metropolitan Transportation Authori

Overview

Job Title: Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Maintainer

Job ID: 12413

Location: Various

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Information: Last Date of Filing: Until Filled | Authority: New York City Transit (TA) | Department: Subway | Division/Unit: Infrastructure | Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor | Work Location: Various | Hours of Work: Various

*This is a civil service position. Selected candidates must pass a civil service exam and be appointed from the resulting list to gain permanent status.

Compensation: Salary Range: The current minimum salary for Heating and Air Conditioning Maintainer is $37.16 per hour for a 40-hour week increasing to $43.72 per hour in the sixth year of service. These rates are subject to change. Benefits include night and weekend salary differentials, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, a medical plan and a pension plan.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, install, inspect, test, alter, and repair heating and air conditioning systems and equipment of MTA New York City Transit structures (shops, stations, buildings).
• Work on air conditioners and components (compressors, condensers, evaporators, fans, motors, electrical and electronic controls and valves).
• Work on boilers, furnaces and components (boiler sections, heaters, radiators, piping, pumps, motors, electrical and electronic controls and valves).
• Perform soldering and brazing, keep records, write reports, and perform related work.

Physical activities and environmental conditions include: loading and driving light utility trucks; lifting up to 75 pounds; climbing ladders and working at heights; crouching to reach equipment; visual inspections; reading blueprints and schematics.

Education and Experience Requirements

You must meet one of the following:

1. Successful completion of a four-year, full-time apprenticeship in the construction, repair and maintenance of air conditioning and/or heating systems recognized by the New York State Department of Labor, the U.S. Department of Labor; or any apprenticeship council recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor; or
2. Three years of full-time journey-level experience in installation, repair, and maintenance of industrial, commercial, or domestic air conditioning units or heating systems, including electrical controls and wiring.
3. Two years of journey-level experience as described in item 2, plus one of the following before obtaining journey-level experience: two years as a mechanic’s helper/apprentice/trainee; or graduation from a recognized trade school with 600 hours in a related field; or graduation from a vocational high school in related field; or an associate or higher degree in a related field.

If you have qualifying part-time experience, it will be credited on a prorated basis. The vocational/technical education must be approved by the appropriate state education department or accrediting organization. The college/university must be accredited by recognized agencies.

How to Apply

If you meet the license requirements, submit an online application by clicking the APPLY NOW button from the CAREERS page or the JOB DESCRIPTION page. If you have previously applied online, enter your Username and Password. If this is your first registration, register and create a User Name and Password before applying.

Selection Method / Admission Letter

Candidates may be asked to complete an education and experience test paper and participate in one or more of the following assessments: written, practical skills and/or structured interview.

Applicants must keep their contact information up to date. The contact information in your online profile will be used to contact you. You can update your address and other contact information by logging into your MTA profile or by sending an email to examsunit@nyct.com.

Requirements to be Appointed

Driver License: You must have a valid New York State driver license with no disqualifying restrictions for duties of this title; serious violations or suspensions may disqualify you. The license must be maintained for duration of employment.

Drug Screening: You must pass a drug screening to be appointed.

Residency: New York City residency is not required.

English Requirement: You must be able to understand and be understood in English to perform duties.

Proof of Identity: You must prove identity and right to work in the United States prior to employment.

Additional Information

Training: You may be required to undergo formal training during probation. Failure to complete training may result in termination.

Probationary Period: A probationary period applies; failure to complete it may result in termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity: MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences, including military service members, to apply.