Plasterer

City of New York • New York, NY

11d • $56 - $56

About The Position

Under supervision, prepare and apply plastering materials to interior and exterior surfaces and perform related work. The role includes plastering tasks across assigned NYCHA developments in Brooklyn Neighborhood 04, which includes Brownsville, Langston Hughes, Seth Low Consolidation, Tilden, Van Dyke, and Woodson. Travel among developments within the assigned neighborhood is required, with frequency determined by the Neighborhood Administrator.

Candidates must pass a practical exam involving application of a hard-trowelled plaster finish on two walls and the ceiling of a plastering booth. The booth must be completed to the designated size without imperfections, with straight and true walls and ceiling and three finished corners. Candidates must wear a full Plasterer's uniform and bring a full set of plaster tools. The exam lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes; failure to meet the stated exam requirements may affect the score.

For NYCHA employees, this is a promotional opportunity only and is not open on a direct transfer (lateral) basis. 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 persons with disabilities eligible for the 55-a Program may request consideration under that program in their cover letter. Any 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 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 plastering exam lasting 2 hours and 30 minutes.
• Wear a full Plasterer's uniform and bring a full set of plaster tools for the practical exam.

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