Maintenance Worker

City of New York•New York City, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Maintenance Worker assists with routine maintenance, operation, and repair of public buildings and structures and the equipment they contain. The role includes conducting visual inspections of building equipment and conditions, recording observable premises conditions, preparing reports and records, and driving between work sites. Multiple vacancies are available at various locations throughout the Borough of the Bronx. Selected candidates will be required to work at different locations throughout the borough. Only candidates on the public list for Exam No. 6119 will be considered. The position is also open to qualified persons with a disability eligible for the 55-a Program; applicants should indicate in their cover letter if they wish to be considered under that program. NYCHA employee applicants may apply only as a promotional opportunity, not by direct lateral transfer, and must have served one year at their current location and in their current title and level, if applicable. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply. An appointment made on a temporary or provisional basis under sections 64 or 65 of the New York State Civil Service Law does not grant the incumbent tenure or permanence by virtue of that appointment.

Requirements

Three years of full-time satisfactory experience as a mechanic, journeyperson, or helper in the electrical trades, mechanical trades, or construction or maintenance of buildings; or
At least two years of full-time satisfactory experience in the listed trades or building construction/maintenance, plus sufficient full-time trade-school, technical-school, or vocational-high-school training or education to make up the equivalent of three years of acceptable experience. Six months of experience is credited for each year of full-time acceptable training or education.
Candidates must be on the public list for Exam No. 6119.
NYCHA employee applicants seeking a promotional, title, or level change 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.
Qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program may apply and should indicate their interest in their cover letter.

Responsibilities

Maintain, adjust, and make minor repairs to building hardware, furniture, shelving, and equipment.
Replace broken window and door glass.
Repair windows and sash.
Make minor repairs to masonry, woodwork, flooring, and walls.
Make minor repairs to building electrical, plumbing, and heating systems.
Assist in relocating building equipment as directed.
Visually inspect public buildings, structures, and equipment for defects, malfunctions, and hazardous conditions.
Visually check and record observable conditions of the premises.
Prepare reports and keep records.
Operate a motor vehicle to travel to and from work sites.