CARETAKER P (HA)

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

About The Position

The Caretaker performs plastering-related duties, including preparing and applying plaster to interior and exterior surfaces, lathing and plastering bases, controlling dust, and cleaning up. Caretakers appointed to this position are encouraged to gain the knowledge required for career advancement to Plasterer. Travel to developments within the assigned neighborhood is required; frequency is determined by the Neighborhood Administrator. This position covers Bronx Neighborhood 02, including Castle Hill, Monroe, Soundview, and Throggs Neck. For NYCHA employees, a supervisor’s letter of recommendation must be submitted with the resume. Employees applying for transfer, promotional, title, or level-change opportunities must have served one year in their current location and current title and level, if applicable. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

  • There are no formal education or experience requirements.
  • NYCHA employees must submit a letter of recommendation from their supervisor with their resume.
  • 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.

Nice To Haves

  • NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
  • Caretakers appointed to this position 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; work dots and screeds; and apply scratch, brown, and finish plaster coats.
  • Lath and plaster bases, including channel iron and wire lath.
  • Perform dust control and clean up.
  • 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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