Caretaker P (Ha)
About The Position
The Caretaker performs plastering and related maintenance work, including preparing plastering materials and applying them to interior and exterior surfaces. The work includes using plastering tools, forming dots and screeds, applying scratch, brown, and finish coats, and preparing bases such as channel iron and wire lath. Dust control and cleanup are also required. Caretaker Ps are encouraged to develop the knowledge needed to advance to Plasterer. Travel to developments within the assigned neighborhood is required, with frequency determined by the Neighborhood Administrator. These positions cover Bronx Neighborhood 04, including Mill Brook, Mitchel, Mott Haven, and Patterson Houses. For NYCHA employees, a supervisor’s recommendation letter must accompany the resume. Employees seeking transfer, promotion, title, or level changes must have served at least one year in their current location and title and level, if applicable. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply. NYCHA benefits include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans, and a defined pension benefit plan through NYCERS.
Requirements
- There are no formal education or experience requirements.
- Travel to developments within the assigned neighborhood is required.
Nice To Haves
- Caretaker Ps 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; work dots and screeds; and apply scratch, brown, and finish plaster coats.
- Prepare 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 as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
