Elevator Mechanic's Helper

Elevator Mechanic's Helpers, under direct supervision, assist in the maintenance and repair of electrically and/or hydraulically powered passenger and/or freight elevators. They assist elevator mechanics in making mechanical and electrical repairs and adjustments to the elements and components of passenger and freight elevators, which include cables, sheaves, glands, motors, generators, starters, relays and controls, brakes, solenoids, safeties, etc; make routine inspections of elevator equipment in a preventive maintenance program; use the tools and instruments essential to elevator maintenance and repair work; clean work areas; hand tools and equipment to elevator mechanics who are making repairs; and drive a motor vehicle. All Elevator Mechanic's Helpers perform related work.
Special Working Conditions:
Elevator Mechanic's Helpers may be required to work various shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Some of the physical activities performed by Elevator Mechanic's Helpers and environmental conditions experienced are: climbing ladders and elevator shafts; moving heavy elevator parts; carrying heavy tool boxes; crawling and working in narrow spaces; working in elevator pits; and working in the vicinity of live electrical circuits and moving elevators. (This is a brief description of what you might do in this position and does not include all the duties of this position.)

How To Qualify:
It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the education and experience requirements for the examination before submitting your application. If you are deemed "Not Qualified," your application fee will not be refunded and you will not receive a score. As per Section 54(2) of the Civil Service Law, the education requirement needed to qualify must be met by November 25, 2027. The experience requirement needed to qualify must be met by the last day of the Application Period (November 25, 2026).

Education And Experience Requirements:
1. Three years of full-time satisfactory experience 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 acquired in a trade school or technical school, or graduation from a vocational high school in a course of study in the maintenance, repair and/or installation of passenger or freight elevators; or
3. Satisfactory completion of an approved career ladder training program for Elevator Mechanic’s Helpers sponsored by the New York City Housing Authority.

The trade school, technical school, or vocational high school, must be approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization. If you were educated outside the United States, you must have your foreign education evaluated to determine its equivalence to education obtained in the United States. This is required only if you need credit for your foreign education in this examination. For more information see the Foreign Education Evaluation Guide in the Required Information section. During the Education and Experience Exam (EEE), you will get instructions on converting part-time experience to the full-time equivalent. You must final submit your Education and Experience Exam in OASys by midnight Eastern time on the last day of the Application Period, and once you Final Submit, no changes can be made. Failure to click Final Submit by the deadline will result in an incomplete application, and you will not receive a score or a refund of the application fee.
New York City Elevator Agency Helper License Requirement:
You must possess a valid New York City Elevator Agency Helper license at the time of appointment. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment. You will be responsible for the payment of any fees associated with the maintenance of this license.
Driver License Requirement:
At the time of appointment, you must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have moving violations, license suspension(s) or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
Residency Requirement Advisory:
Under New York City Administrative Code Section 12-120, you might need to be a resident of the City of New York within 90 days of the date you are appointed to this position. Since residency requirements vary by title, appointing agency and length of service, consult the appointing agency's personnel office at the time of the appointment interview to find out if City residency is required.
English Requirement:
You must be able to understand and be understood in English.
Proof of Identity:
Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, you must be able to prove your identity and your right to obtain employment in the United States prior to employment with an agency under the jurisdiction of the Commissioner, Department of Citywide Administrative Services.

The multiple-choice test for the Elevator Mechanic's Helper position will be given at a computer terminal. Your score on this test will be used to determine your place on an eligible list. You must achieve a score of at least 70% to pass the test. The multiple-choice test is designed to assess the extent to which candidates have certain knowledge and abilities determined to be important to the performance of the tasks of an Elevator Mechanic's Helper. Task areas to be tested are as follows: Maintenance and Repair, Inspections, and Worksite Safety. The test may include questions on the knowledge of elevator terminology; basic electric theory; mechanical and hydraulic theory; safety rules and procedures; and other related areas. The test may include questions requiring the use of any of the following abilities: Written Comprehension: understanding English words and sentences. Example: An Elevator Mechanic’s Helper understands written task assignments and notes. Written Expression: using English words or sentences in writing so that others will understand. Example: An Elevator Mechanic’s Helper writes legible notes during an inspection. Problem Sensitivity: understanding when something is wrong or likely to go wrong. It includes being able to identify the whole problem, as well as elements of the problem. Example: An Elevator Mechanic’s Helper assesses and diagnoses a mechanical issue with an elevator after a test run. Number Facility: the degree to which adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing can be done quickly and correctly. This can be steps in other operations like finding percentages. Example: An Elevator Mechanic’s Helper adds the total number of electronic parts on a circuit. Deductive Reasoning: applying general rules to specific problems to come up with logical answers. It involves deciding if an answer makes sense. Example: An Elevator Mechanic’s Helper troubleshoots an electric motor and determines that a contact is loose. Information Ordering: following correctly a rule or set of rules or actions in a certain order. The rule or set of rules used must be given. The things or actions to be put in order can include numbers, letters, words, pictures, procedures, sentences and mathematical or logical operations. Example: An Elevator Mechanic’s Helper repairs or replaces a mechanical device following predetermined steps. Certain questions may need to be answered on the basis of documents or other information supplied to the candidates on the date of the multiple-choice exam.

Under New York City Administrative Code Section 12-120, you might need to be a resident of the City of New York within 90 days of the date you are appointed to this position. Since residency requirements vary by title, appointing agency and length of service, consult the appointing agency's personnel office at the time of the appointment interview to find out if City residency is required.