Security Equipment Maintainer

Starting Salary:  $47,187

Reports To:  Revenue Equipment Supervisor

Location:   Various                                                                   Application Deadline: 09/23/2023

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Revenue Equipment Supervisor, the Security Equipment Maintainer is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electronic fareboxes on and removed from buses.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair communications and electronic equipment used on buses, including but not limited to fareboxes.
• Perform basic preventive and remedial maintenance on fareboxes.
• Prepare repair records for maintenance activities performed on electronic fareboxes and other revenue equipment.
• Recommend modifications in electronic fare collection equipment and service methods to improve performance and reliability.
• Diagnose circuit board issues on electronic communication and electronic fare collection equipment, including but not limited to coin modules, power supplies, processor boards, keyboards and other related electromechanical modules.
• On occasion assist with vaults for revenue pick-up

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and safety procedures utilized in the installation and maintenance of analog and digital electronic equipment and electrical systems found in buses, heavy equipment and other vehicles.
• Knowledge of computerized diagnostic equipment including handheld, and Microsoft Office based software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• An associate degree in Electronics Technology, Electronics Communications, Radio Communications, or a closely related field.
• Two years’ experience performing installation, repair, maintenance and testing of electronic communications equipment, fareboxes, two-way radios or analog and digital equipment; or
• A satisfactory equivalent of education and experience.     

As an employee of MTA NYC Transit, you may be required to complete an annual financial disclosure statement with the State of New York, if your position earns more than $105,472 (this is subject to change) per year or if the position is designated as a policy maker.

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MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.