Plasterer

City of New York • New York, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, prepare and apply plastering materials to interior and exterior surfaces; perform related work. The duration for this position is 18 months with a possibility of an extension.

Requirements

• Three years of full-time satisfactory experience performing plastering work; or At least one and half years of full-time satisfactory experience performing plastering work, plus sufficient full-time experience as a plasterer's apprentice, or training of a relevant nature acquired in an approved trade or vocational school, to make up the equivalent of three years of acceptable experience.
• Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of apprentice experience or approved trade or vocational high school training.
• Candidates will be required to take and pass a practical exam.
• Candidates will be required to apply a hard troweled plaster finish on two walls and ceiling of a plastering booth.
• Booth must be finished to the designated size void of any imperfections.
• Candidates will also be required to make the walls and ceiling straight and true with three finished corners.
• Candidates are to wear a full Plasterer's uniform; and have a full set of plaster tools.

Nice To Haves

• NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
• NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates who are qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program should indicate in their cover letter that they would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and apply all plastering materials which include Fireproofing, Soundproofing, and all types of Cement Stucco, E.I.F.S. Stucco, etc.
• Using a hawk and trowel, apply plastering materials to walls, ceilings, piers and columns.
• Plaster partition walls and patch plaster walls with limited areas of damage.
• Tape sheet rock and repair damaged sheet rock walls.
• Set up and work on scaffolds.
• Perform work in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Maintain records.
• Supervise assigned personnel.

Benefits

• A choice of medical coverage plans
• Deferred compensation plans
• A defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed