PLASTERER

Nyc-Housing-Authority; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage plans

Deferred compensation plans

Pension benefit plan

Job summary

New York City Housing Authority is seeking a Plasterer to prepare and apply plastering materials to interior and exterior surfaces. You will follow plans, apply finishes, patch walls, and maintain documentation.

The role involves working across all five boroughs and may require supervision of other workers. The ideal candidate has several years of plastering experience or a relevant apprenticeship, with ability to read plans and safely operate scaffolding.

Qualifications

• Three years of full-time plastering experience or equivalent via apprentice work and formal training.
• Six months of apprentice or related school training credited for each year of formal apprenticeship.
• Ability to apply plaster finishes to interior/exterior surfaces per specs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and apply plastering materials including fireproofing and cement stucco.
• Apply plaster to walls, ceilings, piers, and columns using hawk and trowel.
• Plaster partition walls and repair damaged plaster.
• Tape and repair sheetrock; set up and work on scaffolds.
• Follow plans and specifications; maintain records; supervise personnel.

Skills

Plastering

Scaffold setup

Reading plans

Education

Trade apprenticeship or vocational training

Tools

Hawk and Trowel

Job description

Under supervision, prepare and apply plastering materials to interior and exterior surfaces; perform related work.

Examples of typical tasks include:

• Prepare and apply all plastering materials which include; Fireproofing, Soundproofing, and all types of Cement Stucco, E.I.F.S. Stucco, etc.
• Using a hawk and trowel, apply plastering materials to walls, ceilings, piers and columns.
• Plaster partition walls and patch plaster walls with limited areas of damage.
• Tape sheet rock and repair damaged sheet rock walls.
• Set up and work on scaffolds.
• Perform work in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Maintain records.
• Supervise assigned personnel.

Note: Assignment will be made throughout the five boroughs.

Additional Information

• For NYCHA employees: This position is open as a promotional opportunity only. It is not open on a direct transfer (lateral) basis.
• NYCHA 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).
• Candidates will be required to take and pass a practical exam. During the practical exam candidates will be required to apply a hard trowelled plaster finish on two walls and ceiling of a plastering booth. Booth must be finished to the designated size void of any imperfections. Candidates will also be required to make the walls and ceiling straight and true with three finished corners. Candidates are to wear a full Plasterer’s uniform; and have a full set of plaster tools. Duration of the Practical Exam will be 2 hours and 30 minutes.
• 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 (NYCERS).

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 APONIMENT.

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. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the link below:
https://bit.ly/55aProgram

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

PLASTERER - 92235

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of full-time satisfactory experience performing plastering work; or

At least one and half years of full-time satisfactory experience performing plastering work, plus sufficient full-time experience as a plasterer's apprentice, or training of a relevant nature acquired in an approved trade or vocational school, to make up the equivalent of three years of acceptable experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of apprentice experience or approved trade or vocational high school training.

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.