BOB-Carpenter

Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Commuter benefits

Work from home up to two days a week

35-hour work week

Job security

Job summary

The Department of Transportation in New York City seeks a Carpenter to perform installation and repair work on the city’s elevated infrastructure, following plans and sketches and using hand and power woodworking tools.

The role requires five years of carpentry experience, the ability to work at heights, and occasional evenings or weekends; a 35-hour work week and access to extensive city benefits are provided for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time carpentry experience within the last ten years.
• Three years of experience as described above plus sufficient related training to total five years; six months of training credited per year of school.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair rough, finish, and general carpentry for maintenance of the city’s elevated infrastructure.
• Build and repair toolboxes, ladders, and other equipment; read plans and sketches; operate hand and powered woodworking tools.
• Keep job records; duties may involve heights and confined spaces; some shifts may include evenings and weekends.

Skills

Driver's license

Job description

Civil Service Title- Carpenter

This is a list call request

• IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE, OR BE REACHABLE ON THE OPEN-COMPETITIVE LIST.

The New York City Department of Transportation, Division of Bridges is responsible for managing the full life cycle of over 800 bridges and tunnels and over 600 retaining walls, ensuring safety of the public and ensuring mobility for all users. Team members may work on major project designs, oversee construction, oversee maintenance activities, perform engineering reviews and quality assurance tasks on some of the most iconic and complex projects in the City.

Performs installation and repair work involving rough, finish, and general carpentry related to the maintenance of the city’s elevated infrastructure; builds and repairs toolboxes and various types of ladders and other equipment; works from plans and sketches; operates both hand and powered woodworking equipment; keeps job records; performs related duties. Some duties may require working at heights and in confined spaces. May be occasionally required to work evenings and weekends.

Work Location

352 KENT AVE, BROOKLYN, 11211

Hours

8:00AM - 3:30PM/M-F

Benefits

• City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associated union/benefit fund.
• A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• College savings plan Commuter Benefits (Pre-Tax) a tax-deferred savings program and access to robust Wellness Programs that offer resources and opportunities you can enjoy as a City employee.
• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• 35-hour base work week.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYCs 4 East River Bridges Brooklyn, Manhattan, Williamsburg and Queensboro and other bridge infrastructures safer for pedestrians and motorists.

CARPENTER - 92005

Minimum Qualifications

1. Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as a Carpenter acquired within the last 10 years; or
2. Three years of experience as described in “1" above, plus sufficient training of a relevant nature acquired in an approved trade or vocational high school to make up a total of five years of acceptable experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of approved trade or vocational school training.

Preferred Skills

Possession of a driver’s license valid in the State of New York with no restrictions. Employees must maintain the license during their employment.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.