Plasterer

City of New York • Brooklyn, NY

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, prepare and apply plastering materials to interior and exterior surfaces and perform related work. Materials include fireproofing, soundproofing, cement stucco, and E.I.F.S. stucco. The position covers Brooklyn Neighborhood 01, including Carey Gardens Consolidation, O'Dwyer Gardens Consolidation, and Surfside Gardens Consolidation. Travel to developments within the assigned neighborhood is required, with frequency determined by the Neighborhood Administrator.

The position may supervise assigned personnel and requires maintaining records and following plans and specifications. Candidates must pass a practical exam that involves finishing two walls and a ceiling in a plastering booth to the designated size, without imperfections, with straight and true surfaces and three finished corners. The exam lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes. Candidates must wear a full Plasterer's uniform and bring a full set of plaster tools.

For NYCHA employees, this is a promotional opportunity only and is not open on a direct-transfer basis. Employees 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. Qualified applicants with disabilities eligible for the 55-a Program may request consideration under the program in their cover letter. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

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 make up the equivalent of 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.
• NYCHA employees applying for promotional, title, or level change opportunities must have served one year at their current location and in their current title and level, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Eligibility for the 55-a Program is noted as a basis for consideration; applicants should indicate interest in their cover letter.
• NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

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

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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed