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Ventilation and Drainage Maintainer (Electric Fan & Pump Technician) (Provisional) Job ID: 12536 Business Unit: New York City Transit Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States Regular/Temporary: Provisional Department: NYC Transit Authority Date Posted: Jan 7, 2026 Description Job Description Job Title: Ventilation and Drainage Maintainer ( Electric Fan & Pump Technician ) Job ID : 12536 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 ( V entilation & D rainage ) 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 currently employed in the title of Transit Electrical Helper in the Ventilation and Drainage Subdivision are eligible to be promoted on a provisional basis. Compensation : Salary Range: The current minimum salary for Ventilation and Drainage Maintainer is $ 37.16 per hour for a 40-hour week increasing to $ 43.72 per hour in the sixth year of service . Th ese rate s are 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 : Ventilation and Drainage Maintainers , under supervision, maintain, install, clean, adjust, inspect, test, alter, replace and repair ventilation and drainage equipment of MTA New York City Transit subway stations and underground, surface, and elevated subway sections, including buildings, structures and yards; work on generators, motors, electro-mechanical relays, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), limit switches, pumps, fans, valves, wiring, heaters, compressors, gasoline and diesel engines and sewage ejectors; drive motor vehicles, keep records, write reports, and perform related work. Some of the physical activities performed by Ventilation and Drainage Maintainers and environmental conditions experienced are: climbing and descending ladders and stairs to access pump, ejector and fan rooms; walking along subway tracks near live third rails and tripping hazards; clearing work areas in readiness for approaching trains; working in confined areas and wearing required apparatus (a safety harness, a lifeline and a Scott air pack) while working in those areas; lifting material weighing up to 50 pounds; performing work in a crouched position for long periods of time; and working outdoors in all kinds of weather How to Qualify : Internal Candidates: This position is open to each employee of MTA New York City Transit that b y the first date of the assessment , i s permanently (not provisionally) employed in the title of Transit Electrical Helper working in the Ventilation and Drainage Subdivision , and has been permanently employed in such title for not less than one year; and 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 meet the following requirements: 1. Successful completion of a four-year, full-time apprenticeship in the construction, repair and maintenance of pumps, fans, compressors and/or related electro-mechanical systems and equipment recognized by the New York State Department of Labor, the U.S. Department of Labor; or any apprenticeship council that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor; or 2. Three years of full-time satisfactory experience at the journey level (i.e., fully-trained, knowledgeable, proficient and competent mechanic) in the installation, repair, and maintenance of heavy duty electro-mechanical equipment, such as pumps, fans, motors, compressors, sewage ejectors and/or related electro-mechanical equipment; or 3. Two years of full-time satisfactory experience at the journey level as described in paragraph u201c2u201d above, plus completion of one of the following listed below before obtaining your journey-level experience : A. Two years of full-time satisfactory experience performing work described above in u201c2u201d as a mechanicu2019s helper, apprentice or trainee; or B. Graduation from a recognized trade school or technical school, with a major course of study in electro-mechanical, electrical or electronic technology, or a closely related field totaling 600 hours; or C. Graduation from a vocational high school, with a major course of study in electro-mechanical, electrical or electronic technology, or a closely related field; or D. An associate degree or a higher-level degree, from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in electro-mechanical, electrical or electronic technology, or a closely related field. If you have qualifying part-time experience, it will be credited on a prorated basis. The vocational high school, technical school, or trade school must be approved by a Stateu2019s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization. The college or university must be accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education, and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). How to Apply: If you meet the Qualification Requirements above, you can submit an online application by clicking on the