Maintenance Worker

City of New York•Jamaica, NY

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 visually inspecting building equipment and conditions, recording observable premises conditions, preparing reports and records, and traveling between work sites by motor vehicle. Candidates must be on the public list for Exam No. 6119. Multiple vacancies are available at locations throughout Queens and Staten Island, and selected candidates must float throughout those boroughs. NYCHA employee openings are promotional only and are not available on a direct-transfer basis; eligible NYCHA employees must have served one year at their current location and in their current title and level, if applicable. Qualified candidates eligible for the 55-a Program may request consideration under that program in their cover letter. An appointment made on a temporary or provisional basis under sections 64 or 65 of the NYS Civil Service Law does not confer tenure or permanence.

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 such experience plus sufficient full-time training or education in the electrical, mechanical, or construction trades at a trade school, technical school, or vocational high school to equal 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 employees applying for promotional, title, or level-change opportunities 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 request consideration under that program.

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 premises.
Prepare reports and keep records.
Operate a motor vehicle to travel to and from work sites.