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Job DescriptionNYC Parks is the steward of over 30,000 acres of land – 14 percent of New York City – including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets. We operate more than 800 athletic fields and nearly 1,000 playgrounds, 1,800 basketball courts, 550 tennis courts, 65 public pools, 51 recreational facilities, 15 nature centers, 14 golf courses and 14 miles of beaches. We care for 1,200 monuments and 23 historic house museums. We look after 600,000 street trees and two million more in parks. We are New York City’s principal providers of recreational and athletic facilities and programs. We are home to free concerts, world-class sports events and cultural festivals.Perks - Earn vacation and sick leave every month and receive free membership to our recreation centers. Major Responsibilities
Under direct supervision, assist in the routine maintenance, operation, and repair of public buildings and structures, and the equipment they contain.
Conduct visual inspections of building equipment and conditions and premises.
Maintain, adjust, and make minor repairs of building hardware, furniture, shelving and equipment.
Replace broken window and door glass.
Repair windows and sash.
Make minor repairs to masonry, woodwork, flooring, and walls.
Make minor repairs to building electrical, plumbing, and heating systems.
Assist in relocating building equipment as directed.
File reports; keep records and accurate logs of daily activities.
Work location: East 138th Street, Bronx for Citywide Services.Duration: April 2024 to October 2024Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $40.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to an $88.25 background check fee.HOW TO APPLY: All Applicants: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 628447.All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.Current City Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 628447 on your cover letter and resume.References will be required upon request. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.nyc.gov/parksMOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.Qualifications
Three years of full-time satisfactory experience as a mechanic, journeyperson or helper in the electrical trades, the mechanical trades, or the construction or maintenance of buildings; or
At least two years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above plus sufficient full-time training or education in the electrical, mechanical or construction trades in a trade school, technical school or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of three years of acceptable experience. Six months of experience will be credited for each year of full-time acceptable training or education.
Additional InformationThe City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
