Maintenance Worker

Job DescriptionUnder general supervision, with some latitude for independent initiative and decision making, the selected candidate will perform very responsible and complex work for the Office of Safety and Security’s Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Unit.Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Assist various law enforcement entities, and other Governmental agencies, with investigations and video evidence as required.

Respond 24/7 for emergency calls from CCTV supervisors thru NYCHA Emergency Services Department regarding CCTV video.

Appear and testify in court as to the authenticity of the video.

Conduct onsite inspections of CCTV equipment.

Test, troubleshoot and repair of the fiber optic cables of the CCTV system.

Perform system checkup and test burns to make sure systems are running properly.

Maintain and troubleshoot CCTV system issues, including repair/replace cameras, configure and install video recording equipment.

Clean cameras, servers, and any equipment related to the CCTV systems.

Train development staff on proper use of CCTV equipment.

Troubleshoot, configure and replace switches as needed.

Remote monitoring of system when time allows.

Perform tasks related to layered access control.

Install cyber locks/work on lock hardware.

Note: Assignments will be made throughout the five boroughs. Office of Safety & Security employees are required to hold all confidential information in trust and strict confidence; unauthorized information sharing is prohibited.NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL/TEMPORARY 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

This position is open as a promotional opportunity and on a direct transfer (lateral) basis.

Employees applying for transfer, 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).

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.Qualifications

Three years of full-time satisfactory experience as a mechanic, journeyperson or helper in the electrical trades, the mechanical trades, or the construction or maintenance of buildings; or

At least two years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above plus sufficient full-time training or education in the electrical, mechanical or construction trades in a trade school, technical school or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of three years of acceptable experience. Six months of experience will be credited for each year of full-time acceptable training or education.

Additional InformationThe 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.