MAINTENANCE WORKER

Nyc-Housing-Authority; New York (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is seeking a Maintenance Worker for the Asbestos Department. The role covers removing building hardware, surveying apartments for abatement, assisting with electrical hookups, and maintaining records.

A valid driver’s license is required to travel between sites. The position offers opportunities to work on asbestos-related projects, with potential qualification upgrades and access to NYCHA benefits.

Qualifications

• Three years of full-time experience as a mechanic, journeyperson or helper in the electrical, mechanical trades, or the maintenance of buildings.
• At least two years of full-time experience plus sufficient vocational training to equal three years; six months credit per year of training.
• Preferred: experience with public housing.
• Preferred: experience using wireless handheld devices to record data.
• Preferred: basic computer skills including Outlook and Excel.
• Any asbestos-related certifications and willingness to pursue further asbestos certifications such as DOL Inspector/DEP Investigator.

Responsibilities

• Remove building hardware such as sink, shower panel, kitchen base cabinet, shelving and equipment.
• Survey the apartment including make work area sketches with measurements for abatement/inspections.
• Assist in minor electrical instrument hookups.
• Prepare reports and keep records.
• Operate a motor vehicle to travel to and from work sites.

Skills

Mechanical trades

Electrical trades

Maintenance of buildings

Public housing experience

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

The Asbestos Department provides essential and specialized services that support the maintenance and operation of NYCHA's developments. The Department provides technical assistance for routine and emergencies to NYCHA personnel in the fields of asbestos and is responsible for investigating testing, and abatement of Asbestos-related materials.

Under the direction of the Asbestos Supervisor(s)/Asbestos Handlers/Asbestos Investigators and with wide latitude for independent initiative, judgment and decision-making, the selected candidate's duties will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Remove building hardware such as sink, shower panel, kitchen base cabinet, shelving, other furniture, and equipment.
• Survey the apartment including make work area sketches with measurements to allow for asbestos abatement/inspections to be conducted.
• Assist in minor electrical instrument hook-ups.
• Prepare reports and keep records.
• Operate a motor vehicle to travel to and from work sites.

NOTE: A driver’s license is required for this position.

Additional Information

• For NYCHA employees: employees applying for 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).
• NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

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.

NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program.

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Minimum Qualifications

1. Three years of full-time satisfactory experience as a mechanic, journeyperson or helper in the electrical trades, the mechanical trades, or the construction or maintenance of buildings; or
2. At least two years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in \"1\" above plus sufficient full-time training or education in the electrical, mechanical or construction trades in a trade school, technical school or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of three years of acceptable experience. Six months of experience will be credited for each year of full-time acceptable training or education.

Preferred Skills

1. Experience with public housing.
2. Experience using wireless handheld computer devices to record data.
3. Basic computer skills experience using Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
4. Any Asbestos related certifications and willing to go further on asbestos certifications such as DOL Inspector/DEP Investigator as required.

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

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.