General Utility Worker, Steam Operations East River Mtce

Overview

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks across facility equipment and systems.
• Safely operate and maintain hand and power tools for routine and emergency repairs.
• Carry out standard maintenance functions, including inspections, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
• Apply and follow safe work practices in all tasks, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, procedures and policies.
• Work assigned shifts that may include rotating schedules, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed to meet the operational needs of the department.
• Obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within one year of placement in the department.
• Obtain a NYS/NYC Asbestos Handlers License within one year of placement in the department.
• Uses various tools, field power tools, and precision equipment.
• Writes accurate and concise reports.
• Read and interpret schematic drawings and engineering prints.
• Maintain a working knowledge of confined space entry, oxy-acetylene torch cutting, rigging, reading mechanical drawings, industrial safety, and basic electricity.
• Performs asbestos abatements and maintenance associated with powerplant equipment based on operational needs.
• Occasionally, operates a Con Edison vehicle.
• Successfully advances through career path training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED

• The successful candidate must be able to learn to read blue prints and sketches and be able to demonstrate good oral and written communications skills. Required
• Prior demonstrated experience in general construction, control systems, mechanical work and/or electrical work. Required

• Driver's License Required

• Ability to respond to system emergencies
• Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold
• Perform extended driving through heavy traffic and severe off-road conditions
• Perform heavy manual labor, i.e. push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to carry tools and materials when climbing ladders and scaffolds, and entering confined spaces
• Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces)
• Ability to work with, and in, the vicinity of high voltage and/or other high-energy systems
• Ability to be approved to wear and use either a full or half-face respirator, without facial hair or other conditions that may interfere with the seal, in accordance with OSHA regulations
• Stand, walk, and climb ladders and stairs for the duration of the workday
• Stand, walk, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach for the duration of the workday
• Ability to use hand tools and operate heavy machinery, i.e. jackhammers
• Acknowledge that if selected, must pass a Physical Abilites Test (PAT)
• Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. fire-retardant clothing and safety harnesses
• Work rotating shifts, including nights, midnights, weekends, and holidays
• Work with equipment with a manufacturer weight rating of 350lbs
• Use equipment with a maximum weight rating of 375lbs when wearing and/or carrying 25lbs of clothing and equipment

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Selected candidates must pass a Physical Abilities Test (PAT)