Caretaker P (Ha)

City of New York•Bronx, NY

About The Position

The Caretaker (HA) performs plastering work on interior and exterior surfaces, including preparing and applying plaster materials and working with plastering bases. The position also involves dust control and cleanup. Caretaker Ps appointed are encouraged to gain the knowledge required for career advancement to Plasterer. Travel to developments within the assigned neighborhood is required, with frequency determined by the Neighborhood Administrator. This position covers Bronx Neighborhood 02, including Castle Hill, Monroe, Soundview, and Throggs Neck. NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title, or level-change opportunities must have served at least one year at their current location and in their current title and level, if applicable. NYCHA employees must submit a supervisor's recommendation letter with their resume. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

  • There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position.
  • NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title, or level-change opportunities must have served one year at their current location and in their current title and level, if applicable.
  • NYCHA employees must submit a letter of recommendation from their supervisor with their resume.

Nice To Haves

  • NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
  • Caretaker Ps appointed are encouraged to gain the knowledge required for career advancement to Plasterer.

Responsibilities

  • Mix plastering materials properly.
  • Apply plastering materials to interior and exterior surfaces using a hawk, trowel, Darby, and slicker, and work dots and screeds.
  • Apply scratch, brown, and finish plaster coats.
  • Install lathing and plastering bases, including channel iron and wire lath.
  • Perform dust control and cleanup.
  • Travel to developments within the assigned neighborhood as required.

Benefits

  • A choice of medical coverage plans
  • Deferred compensation plans
  • A defined pension benefit plan through the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS)
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