PLASTERER (HOUSING AUTH-40 HRS/WK)

City of New York•New York, NY

5d•$56 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, prepare and apply plastering materials to interior and exterior surfaces; perform related work. This position involves preparing and applying various plastering materials including Fireproofing, Soundproofing, and all types of Cement Stucco, E.I.F.S. Stucco. Tasks include using a hawk and trowel to apply materials to walls, ceilings, piers, and columns, plastering partition walls, patching plaster and sheet rock walls, setting up and working on scaffolds, performing work in accordance with plans and specifications, maintaining records, and supervising assigned personnel. Travel to Developments within an assigned neighborhood is a requirement, with the frequency determined by the Neighborhood Administrator. This specific position will cover Manhattan Neighborhood 01, which includes LaGuardia, Rutgers, Smith, and Vladeck.

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 wear a full Plasterer’s uniform and have a full set of plaster tools for the practical exam.
Must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable) for NYCHA employees applying for promotional opportunities.

Nice To Haves

NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
Candidates wishing to be considered for the 55-a Program should indicate this in their cover letter.

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.