Laborer

New-York-City-Department-of-Citywide-Administrative-Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

DCAS (Department of Citywide Administrative Services) in New York City seeks to hire one laborer for the ceremonial unit that supports Mayoral, agency, and city events throughout the five boroughs.

Minimum qualifications note there are no formal education requirements; possession of a NY State driver license is required, with a CDL preferred for certain duties. Residency rules apply for NYC employment and equal opportunity policies are in effect.

Qualifications

• No formal education or experience required for this position.
• Possession of a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York.
• Strong physical strength and ability to perform unskilled laboring tasks.

Responsibilities

• Performs common unskilled laboring work requiring physical strength under supervision.
• Moves, lifts, and carries items of various weights and sizes.
• May use hand or power-driven equipment to complete duties.
• Operate motor vehicles in connection with duties.

Skills

Physical strength

Teamwork

Follow directions

Good judgement

Education

No formal education required

Tools

CDL license

Job description

DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City's most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies. What we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of City government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York. Our commitment to equity, effectiveness, and sustainability guides our work providing City agencies with the critical resources and support needed to succeed, including:

• Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees.
• Managing 56 public buildings.
• Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property.
• Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.
• Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.
• Leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.

When you work at DCAS, you're not just working for one agency, but in service to all of them. It's an opportunity to provide meaningful support, quality customer service, and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. Visit our website at NYC.GOV/DCAS to learn more about the work we do.

Public Affairs plays a vital role in advancing the agency’s priorities and strengthening relationships with elected officials, government agencies, community leaders, and other key stakeholders. The team is responsible for developing and executing intergovernmental engagement strategies that promote the agency’s initiatives, facilitate coordination across government, and ensure the agency is responsive to the needs and priorities of its external partners. Through strategic outreach, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement, Public Affairs helps position the agency as a trusted partner and effective resource within city government.

The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) seeks to hire one (1) laborer to work within the ceremonial unit. This unit falls under the Special Events unit. The DCAS ceremonial unit supports all Mayoral, agency, and city sponsored events throughout the five boroughs.

Responsibilities of a laborer working at DCAS include but may not be limited to:

• Under immediate supervision, performs common unskilled 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.
• Required to operate motor vehicles in connection with the performance of duties.
• Must have the ability to follow verbal directions and/or coaching to execute assigned tasks on schedule.
• Ability to learn from directions, observations, and apply procedures with good judgement.
• Capable of working on a team and independently; ability to work with others appropriately.

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.

Preferred Skills

• Possession of a CDL license.

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.