Maintenance Worker

City of New York•Brooklyn, NY

8d•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 visually inspecting building equipment and conditions, recording observable conditions, preparing reports, and driving between work sites. Multiple vacancies are available at various locations throughout Brooklyn, and selected candidates must float 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 disabilities eligible for the 55-a Program; applicants seeking consideration through that program should state this in their cover letter. For NYCHA employees, the positions are promotional opportunities only and are not open for direct lateral transfer. Employees applying for promotional, title, or level changes must have served at least 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 NYS Civil Service Law does not provide the incumbent with tenure or permanence by virtue of the appointment. NYCHA offers a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans, and a defined pension benefit plan through the New York City Employees' Retirement System.

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 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.
Selected candidates must float throughout the Borough of Brooklyn.

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.