Cement Mason

City of New York•New York City, NY

14h

About The Position

NYC Parks is the steward of over 30,000 acres of land – 14% of New York City. We operate more than 800 athletic fields and nearly 1,000 playgrounds, 1,800 basketball courts, 550 tennis courts, 65 public pools, and 51 recreational facilities. From the iconic Central Park to neighborhood playgrounds, we own and operate some of the most spectacular green spaces in the world. Perks: All Parks employees receive free membership to our recreation centers. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES - Under direction, prepare, mix, lay and finish cement and concrete to grade and contour; perform related work. - Mix cement and concrete and prepare and set forms for cement laying. - Lay cement and/or concrete for floors, pavements, walks, foundations and retaining walls (plain or reinforced). Screed and finish cement and/or concrete to grade and contour as required. - Prepare material requisitions for specific job requirements. - Safeguard Parks & Recreation property, tools and equipment. - Maintain accurate records and produce reports pertaining to assigned tasks. - Safeguard work environment protecting the public and assigned personnel. - Interact with staff and the public in a courteous and professional manner. - May supervise assigned personnel.

Requirements

Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as a cement mason; or
At least three years of full-time satisfactory experience as a cement mason, plus sufficient full-time satisfactory experience as a mason’s helper, or relevant training acquired in an approved trade school, technical school or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of the remaining experience. The school must be approved by a state’s Department of Education or comparable agency. You will receive credit for six months of cement mason experience for each year of mason’s helper experience or approved training.

Responsibilities

Prepare, mix, lay and finish cement and concrete to grade and contour; perform related work.
Mix cement and concrete and prepare and set forms for cement laying.
Lay cement and/or concrete for floors, pavements, walks, foundations and retaining walls (plain or reinforced). Screed and finish cement and/or concrete to grade and contour as required.
Prepare material requisitions for specific job requirements.
Safeguard Parks & Recreation property, tools and equipment.
Maintain accurate records and produce reports pertaining to assigned tasks.
Safeguard work environment protecting the public and assigned personnel.
Interact with staff and the public in a courteous and professional manner.
May supervise assigned personnel.