Maintenance Worker, Bureau of Operations

City of New York • New York City, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is open only to individuals who are permanent in the Civil Service title Maintenance Worker or those who are reachable on the Civil Service list for Maintenance Worker, Exams No. 3128 & 4064. The Bureau of Operations seeks motivated, energetic individuals committed to excellence in a public-sector environment. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department), established in 1805, is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S. Its mission is to protect and improve the health of NYC residents, fostering a city where everyone can achieve optimal health. The department offers a wide array of programs and services, including food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As a global leader in public health innovation, the NYC Health Department has a rich history of addressing public health challenges from the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic. The department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• OPEN ONLY TO THOSE PERMANENT IN THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE MAINTENANCE WORKER OR THOSE WHO ARE REACHABLE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE LIST FOR MAINTENANCE WORKER, EXAMS NO. 3128 & 4064.
• Possess a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York, which must be maintained for the duration of employment.
• Three years of full-time satisfactory experience as a mechanic, journeyperson or helper in the electrical trades, the mechanical trades, or the construction or maintenance of buildings; or
• At least two years of full-time satisfactory experience as described above plus sufficient full-time training or education in the electrical, mechanical or construction trades in a trade school, technical school or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of three years of acceptable experience (Six months of experience will be credited for each year of full-time acceptable training or education).

Responsibilities

• Maintain, adjust and make minor repairs of building hardware, furniture, shelving and equipment.
• Replaces broken window and door glass.
• Make minor repairs to masonry, woodwork, flooring and walls.
• Makes minor repairs to building electrical, plumbing and heating systems.
• Visually inspect public buildings, structure and equipment to assess and check for defects, malfunctions and hazardous conditions.
• Determine parts and materials needed to repair pending job orders and reports this information to Supervisor.
• Maintain pneumatic controls for heat and cooling systems.
• Repair ejector pits and compressors and assists with repairs of autoclaves.
• Attend to building emergencies they arise.
• Prepare reports; keep records; and may operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties.
• Other assignments as mandated by the Director.

Benefits

• A premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• A tax-deferred savings program.
• A robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Ability to work up to two days during the week from home, depending on the position.
• Job Security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees