City Laborer

Department of Correction; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) seeks a City Laborer to support operations across NYC facilities. The role involves physical labor, lifting, moving materials, and basic maintenance under supervision.

Applicants may be assigned to various city agencies as needed, with opportunities to oversee other laborers when applicable. Requirements include a valid New York State Driver License and the ability to meet medical and physical qualifications.

Qualifications

• No formal education or experience requirements for this position.
• There are certain medical and physical requirements.
• Possession of a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York.

Responsibilities

• Perform common laboring work under supervision, involving lifting and carrying items of various weights and sizes.
• Operate hand- or power-driven equipment as needed for duties.
• Oversee daily activities of other laborers when assigned; move, haul, load, unload materials, and mix/place concrete.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repair work; care for grounds.

Job description

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.

The DOC seeks to hire a City Laborer. Day to day function may include, under immediate supervision, in various City agencies, performs common laboring work requiring physical strength. Moves, lifts and carries items of various weights and sizes. May utilize hand or power-driven equipment in the performance of duties. May be required to operate motor vehicles in connection with the performance of duties. Performs related work. By assignment, may oversee the daily activities of other laborers in the performance of their duties moving, lifting, and carrying of heavy objects; hauling, loading and unloading of materials, mixing and placing of concrete, and other work of a heavy nature. This includes other work in connection with the care of grounds. Workers will be performing routine maintenance and minor repair work.

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his/her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

Possession of a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York is required.

CITY LABORER - 90702

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position.
• 2. There are certain medical and physical requirements.
• License Requirements
• Possession of a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York.

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.