About DCAS
DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City’s most iconic
courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City
agencies — what we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of city government
and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York.
Our commitment to equity, effectiveness, and sustainability guides our work providing City agencies with the critical resources
and support needed to succeed, including:

• Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees.
• Managing 55 public buildings.
• Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property.
• Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.
• Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.
• Leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.

When you work at DCAS, you're not just working for one agency, but in service of them all. It's an opportunity to provide
impactful support, quality customer service, and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. Visit our
website at nyc.gov/dcas to learn more about the work we do.

The elevator operations team under the Construction and Technical Services LOS is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all elevators, escalators and ADA lifts in DCAS owned and managed buildings. This team, in agreement with applicable NYC Codes and industry standards is responsible to conduct regular inspections of its equipment to assure equipment’s safety, prevention and/or clearance of any violations issued by NYC Department of Buildings.

The team also prepares and provides elevators and escalators job specifications and assists project managers with new and ongoing elevator and escalator modernization projects.

Under direct supervision, the Elevator Mechanic Helper will assist in the maintenance and repair of electrically and/or hydraulically powered passenger, freight elevators and/or escalators. The duties and responsibilities of the elevator mechanic’s helpers include, but will not be limited to:

Will repair all electrical/hydraulic elevators and/or escalators and maintain them as follows:
Oil, grease, and lubricate equipment;
Change lights;
Repair and adjust cables, generators, SCR drives, microprocessor controls, and doors.
Will assist with Preventive Maintenance to all elevators, escalator dumbwaiters and handicap lifts.
Will conduct daily visual inspections of equipment, related controls and will report findings to the elevator mechanic.

1. Three years of full-time satisfactory experience acquired within the last ten years in the maintenance, repair and/or installation of passenger or freight elevators; or

2. At least two years of experience as described in “1” above plus at least 600 hours of training in the maintenance, repair and/or installation of passenger or freight elevators acquired in a trade school, technical school, or vocational high school, approved by a state’s Department of Education or comparable agency, to make up the equivalent of the remaining required experience; or

3. Satisfactory completion of an approved career ladder training program for Elevator Mechanic’s Helpers sponsored by the New York City Housing Authority.

Driver License Requirement: You must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York at the time of appointment. If you have moving violations, a license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

• Ability to work under limited supervision
• Ability to rapidly respond, maintain and repair elevators, escalators, and ADA lifts
• Demonstrate personal initiative, responsibility, leadership, and flexibility

Only individuals who are currently serving permanently in the title of Elevator Mechanic's Helper or reachable on the Civil Service List may apply.

Please go to www.nyc.gov/jobs or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID# 561456:
NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED. NOTE:
ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED

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.

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.