City Laborer

City of New York•New York City, NY

About The Position

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values. The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) seeks a full-time City Laborer to support facility operations, maintenance activities, and logistical functions within the Bureau of Facilities Management. Reporting to Carpenters supervisor, the selected candidate will move, lift, and transport materials and equipment of varying sizes; assist with exterior upkeep, basic landscaping, and general building support; maintain storage areas; and make deliveries throughout the five boroughs. Duties include operating hand and power tools, motorized equipment, forklifts, and City vehicles to support daily operations and facility needs. Under supervision, City Laborers assist skilled trades and maintenance staff with repair, upkeep, and improvement projects involving buildings, paved surfaces, and related infrastructure. Work may include assisting with repairs, material removal and replacement, site preparation, cleaning and clearing drains or basins, mixing, and using concrete, and supporting safe excavation and backfilling activities. Employees load and unload equipment and supplies, operate motorized equipment, and perform physically active work such as lifting, bending, climbing, and working outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions. Work schedules may include evenings, weekends, and holidays as operational needs require.

Requirements

There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position.
There are certain medical and physical requirements.
Possession of a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York.

Responsibilities

move, lift, and transport materials and equipment of varying sizes
assist with exterior upkeep, basic landscaping, and general building support
maintain storage areas
make deliveries throughout the five boroughs
operate hand and power tools, motorized equipment, forklifts, and City vehicles to support daily operations and facility needs
assist skilled trades and maintenance staff with repair, upkeep, and improvement projects involving buildings, paved surfaces, and related infrastructure
assisting with repairs, material removal and replacement, site preparation, cleaning and clearing drains or basins, mixing, and using concrete, and supporting safe excavation and backfilling activities
load and unload equipment and supplies
operate motorized equipment
perform physically active work such as lifting, bending, climbing, and working outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions