Elevator and Escalator Maintainer (Provisional)*

Job ID: 12509


Business Unit: New York City Transit


Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Regular


Department: NYC Transit Authority


Date Posted: Jun 1, 2026

Description


Job Description


Job Title: Elevator and Escalator Maintainer

Job ID : 12509

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 ( E&E )
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.

**Incumbents who are permanently employed in the title of Transit Electrical Helper working in Elevator and Escalator Maintenance for at least one year are eligible to be promoted on a provisional basis.

Compensation :

The current minimum salary for Elevator and Escalator Maintainer is $ 46.18 per hour for a 40-hour week . Th is rate is subject to change. The benefits of this position include, but are not limited to, night and weekend salary differentials, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, a comprehensive medical plan and a pension plan.

Responsibilities :

Elevator and Escalator Maintainer s, under supervision, perform frequent and routine maintenance, inspection, testing, alteration, and repair of electric and hydraulic passenger and freight elevators, escalators, and associated electro-mechanical equipment in MTA New York City Transit stations, shops, and buildings; prepare reports; operate a motor vehicle; and perform related work.

Some of the physical activities performed by Elevator and Escalator Maintainers and environmental conditions they experience are: working in dark confined spaces, crouching and stooping to reach equipment, reaching into dark spaces to make tactile inspections, making visual inspections of equipment, distinguishing colors, reading gauges and drawings, climbing onto elevator cabs, using hand tools and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds, and working outdoors in all weather conditions.

How to Qualify :

Internal Candidates: This position is open to each employee of MTA New York City Transit that:

1. i s permanently (not provisionally) employed in the title of Transit Electrical Helper working in Elevator and Escalator Maintenance for not less than one year; and

2. possesses a New York State Department of Labor Elevator Mechanic License; and

3. is not otherwise ineligible.

OR

External Candidates and MTA Employees who are not employed in the eligible title listed above: When you apply, you must possess :

1. A New York State Department of Labor Elevator Mechanic License

How to Apply:

If you meet the License Requirements above, you can submit an online application by clicking on the "APPLY NOW" button from either the CAREERS page or from the JOB DESCRIPTION page. If you have previously applied online for other positions, enter your Username and Password. If it is your first registration, click on the CLICK HERE TO REGISTER hyperlink and enter a User Name and Password; then click on the REGISTER button.

Selection Method / Admission Letter :


Candidates may be asked to participate in one or more of the following: a n education and experience test, a written assessment, a practical skills assessment and/or a structured interview.

Applicants must keep their contact information (email, mailing, phone) up to date. The contact information you entered in your online profile with the MTA 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 [email protected] .

Requirements to be Promoted or Appointed:

Elevator Mechanic License Requirement : At the time of promotion or appointment, you must still possess a New York State Department of Labor Elevator Mechanic License. The license must be maintained for the duration of your employment in the title.

Driver License Requirement: At the time of promotion or appointment, you must have a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York with no disqualifying restrictions that would preclude the performance of the duties of this title. If you have serious moving violations, a license suspension or an accident record you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment in the title.

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

Residency: New York City residency is not required for this position.

English Requirement: You must be able to understand and be understood in English to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

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 MTA Bus Company.

Additional Information

Training: You may be required to undergo a formalized training course during your probationary period. Failure to successfully complete the training course may result in termination or a return to your previously held permanent title .

Probationary Period: You will be required to complete a probationary period. If you do not successfully complete the probationary period, you may be terminated or returned to your previously held permanent title.

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.