CARETAKER P (HA)

City of New York•New York, NY
•$38,291 - $53,779•Onsite

About The Position

The Caretaker performs plastering-related work, including preparing and applying plastering materials to interior and exterior surfaces, lathing and plastering bases, and controlling dust and cleaning up. Caretakers are encouraged to gain the knowledge needed 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 04, including Mill Brook, Mitchel, Mott Haven, and Patterson Houses. NYCHA employees must submit a supervisor’s letter of recommendation with their resume. Employees applying for transfer, promotion, title, or level changes must have served at least one year at their current location and in their current title and level, if applicable. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply. NYCHA offers a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans, and a defined pension benefit plan through the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).

Requirements

  • There are no formal education or experience requirements.
  • Travel to developments within the assigned neighborhood is required.

Nice To Haves

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

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.
  • Lath and plaster bases such as channel iron and wire lath.
  • Perform dust control and cleanup.
  • Travel to developments within the assigned neighborhood as required.

Benefits

  • Choice of medical coverage plans.
  • Deferred compensation plans.
  • Defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).
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