Con Edison
Provides electric, gas, and steam services to customers in the New York City area.
General Utility Worker L1-2
Entry-level maintenance of transformers and electrical equipment with safety focus.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The General Utility Worker (GUW) is an entry-level role at Con Edison's Astoria Transformer Shop, located in Astoria Queens. The primary responsibility is to learn and perform mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks, including reconditioning transformers, network protectors, and other critical equipment. This position also involves hands‑on field work with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸mechanical maintenance
- ▸electrical maintenance
- ▸transformer reconditioning
- ▸network protectors
- ▸field work
- ▸safety
Benefits
We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life‑changing rewards package includes: • Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits • Dental benefits • Health Savings Accounts • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • 401(k) with robust matching • Employer paid Pension Plan • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution • State of the art Employee Assistance Program • Paid Parental Leave • Generous paid time off plus paid holidays • Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance • Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities • Employee discount program • Commuter Benefits • Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program • Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits
Work Environment
Field