CARETAKER P (HA)

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York is seeking a Caretaker (HA) for assignments across NYCHA developments in the Bronx and surrounding areas. The role involves hands-on maintenance work with plastering tasks and basic site cleaning, with travel across designated neighborhoods as required by the Neighborhood Administrator.

There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position, and NYCHA emphasizes inclusive hiring and access to benefits such as medical coverage and retirement plans.

Responsibilities

• 1. Mix plastering materials properly.
• 2. Apply plastering materials to interior and exterior surfaces (use of hawk, trowel, Darby, slicker; working of dots and screeds); apply plaster coats (scratch, brown and finish).
• 3. Lathing and plastering bases (channel iron, wire lath, etc.).
• 4. Perform dust control and clean up.

Job description

CARETAKER (HA) - 90645

• 1. Mix plastering materials properly.
• 2. Apply plastering materials to interior and exterior surfaces (use of hawk, trowel, Darby, slicker; working of dots and screeds); apply plaster coats (scratch, brown and finish).
• 3. Lathing and plastering bases (channel iron, wire lath, etc.).
• 4. Perform dust control and clean up.

Caretaker Ps appointed are encouraged to gain the knowledge required for career advancement to Plasterer.

NOTE: Travel to Developments within assigned neighborhood is a requirement, with the frequency determined by the Neighborhood Administrator. These positions will cover Bronx Neighborhood 04, which includes Mill Brook, Mitchel, Mott Haven and Patterson Houses.

Additional Information

• 1. For NYCHA employees: A letter of recommendation from your supervisor must be submitted with your resume.
• 2. NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
• 3. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
• 4. NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position.

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

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

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.