PLASTERER

City of New York • New York, NY

4d • $56 - $56 • Onsite

About The Position

These are temporary positions with a duration of 18 months with possibility of extension. Under supervision, prepare and apply plastering materials to interior and exterior surfaces; perform related work. Examples of typical tasks include: 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. NOTE: Assignments will be made throughout the five boroughs.

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. During the practical exam candidates will be required to apply a hard trowelled 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. Duration of the Practical Exam will be 2 hours and 30 minutes.
• NYCHA employees applying for 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).

Nice To Haves

• Candidates are to wear a full Plasterer’s uniform; and have a full set of plaster tools.

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

• choice of medical coverage plans
• deferred compensation plans
• 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