Helper Jobs in Burbank, CA

Description:

Position Summary: The Electrician's Helper works within the Division of School Facilities (DSF) of New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) to help ensure safe, functional, and properly maintained school facilities for students and staff. Under direct supervision, the Electrician's Helper assists Electricians in the installation, repair, replacement, and maintenance of electrical wiring systems, appliances, apparatus, equipment, and related components in accordance with the New York City Electrical Code and approved plans and specifications. The Electrician's Helper supports electrical maintenance and repair activities throughout NYCPS facilities. Performs related work.

Reports to: Supervisor of Electricians and/or Electrician

Direct Reports: N/A

Key Relationships: Relationships will be fostered with Electricians, Supervisors of Electricians, other skilled trade staff, and appropriate DSF personnel.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, assists Electricians in the installation, repair, replacement, and maintenance of electrical wiring systems, components, equipment, apparatus, and related electrical systems in NYCPS buildings and facilities.
• Assists with the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems used for lighting, heat, power, communications, and other building operations.
• Assists Electricians with the installation of raceways, electrical conductors, fixtures, switches, receptacles, panels, and other electrical equipment and components.
• Assists in troubleshooting electrical systems and identifying faults or deficiencies under the direction of an Electrician.
• Assists with testing electrical wiring, equipment, fixtures, and related components using appropriate tools and testing equipment as directed.
• Prepares work areas and assists with measuring, cutting, bending, assembling, and installing materials and equipment used in electrical work.
• Retrieves, transports, organizes, and maintains electrical tools, materials, equipment, and supplies required to complete assigned work.
• Uses hand tools, power tools, ladders, and other equipment associated with electrical installation and maintenance work in accordance with applicable safety procedures.
• Assists with the removal and replacement of defective or obsolete electrical equipment and components.
• Reads and follows work orders, basic diagrams, plans, specifications, and instructions under the direction of an Electrician or Supervisor.
• Maintains work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition and follows established workplace and electrical safety practices.
• Assists in maintaining appropriate job, material, equipment, and other work related records as required.
• Supports emergency and priority electrical repairs necessary to maintain safe and operational school facilities.

Qualification Requirements:

Minimum

• Three years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician’s helper or apprentice electrician; or
• At least one and one-half years of full-time satisfactory as an electrician’s helper or apprentice electrician plus relevant education or training in a trade school, technical school or vocational high school approved by a state’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization to make up the equivalent of remaining experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year relevant education or training.

License Requirements

At the time of appointment to certain City agencies 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 the employment.

Salary: $314.37 per day

(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.

NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding.

* New York City Residency is NOT Required *

We encourage all applicants from the New York City tri-state area to apply.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

DOE Non- Discrimination Policy
The Department of Education of 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 upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy.

REQUESTING AN ACCOMMODATION - APPLICANTS

Any prospective employee (applicant) who is a qualified individual with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to assist in the application process. If an applicant for employment believes that they have a qualifying disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process on an equal basis as applicants who do not have a disability, they should request an accommodation with their interview team or contact ODA by emailing ODA@schools.nyc.gov. The determination of the accommodation request will be communicated to the applicant in writing.

https://infohub.nyced.org/docs/default-source/doe-employees-only/personnel-memorandum-6-2024-2025---accommodations.pdf

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/.