Plasterer

City of New York • New York, NY

11d

About The Position

Under supervision, the Plasterer prepares and applies plastering materials to interior and exterior surfaces and performs related work. The work includes applying fireproofing, soundproofing, cement stucco, and E.I.F.S. stucco; plastering and patching walls; repairing and taping sheet rock; and setting up and working on scaffolds. The Plasterer follows plans and specifications, maintains records, and supervises assigned personnel.

Travel to developments within the assigned neighborhood is required, at a frequency determined by the Neighborhood Administrator. The position covers Brooklyn Neighborhood 01, including Carey Gardens Consolidation, O'Dwyer Gardens Consolidation, and Surfside Gardens Consolidation.

Candidates must pass a practical examination lasting 2 hours and 30 minutes. The examination requires applying a hard-trowelled plaster finish to two walls and the ceiling of a plastering booth, finishing it to the designated size without imperfections, making the walls and ceiling straight and true, and creating three finished corners. Candidates must wear a full Plasterer's uniform and bring a full set of plaster tools. Failure to meet the stated exam requirements may affect the score.

For NYCHA employees, the position is open as a promotional opportunity only, not for direct lateral transfer. Applicants seeking 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. Qualified candidates with disabilities eligible for the 55-a Program may request consideration under that program in their cover letter. A temporary or provisional appointment under sections 64 or 65 of the New York State Civil Service Law does not confer tenure or permanence.

Requirements

• Three years of full-time satisfactory experience performing plastering work; or at least one and a half years of full-time satisfactory plastering experience plus sufficient full-time plasterer's apprentice experience or relevant training from an approved trade or vocational school to equal three years of acceptable experience.
• Six months of acceptable experience is credited for each year of apprentice experience or approved trade or vocational high school training.
• Pass a practical examination requiring a hard-trowelled finish on two walls and a ceiling, straight and true surfaces, three finished corners, and completion without imperfections.
• Wear a full Plasterer's uniform and bring a full set of plaster tools to the practical examination.
• For NYCHA employees applying for a promotional, title, or level change opportunity: at least one year of service at the current location and in the current title and level, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Eligibility for the 55-a Program is welcomed; qualified candidates with disabilities may request consideration under the program.
• NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and apply plastering materials, including fireproofing, soundproofing, cement stucco, and E.I.F.S. stucco.
• Apply plastering materials to walls, ceilings, piers, and columns using a hawk and trowel.
• Plaster partition walls and patch limited areas of damage to plaster walls.
• 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.
• Travel to developments within the assigned neighborhood as required.

Benefits

• Choice of medical coverage plans
• Deferred compensation plans
• Defined pension benefit plan through the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS)

What This Job Offers

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