Job Description

Under supervision, prepare and apply plastering materials to interior and exterior surfaces; perform related work. Examples of typical tasks include:

1. Prepare and apply all plastering materials which include; Fireproofing, Soundproofing, and all types of Cement Stucco, E.I.F.S. Stucco, etc.

2. Using a hawk and trowel, apply plastering materials to walls, ceilings, piers and columns.

3. Plaster partition walls and patch plaster walls with limited areas of damage.

4. Tape sheet rock and repair damaged sheet rock walls.

5. Set up and work on scaffolds.

6. Perform work in accordance with plans and specifications.

7. Maintain records.

8. Supervise assigned personnel.

Note: Travel to Developments within assigned neighborhood is a requirement, with the frequency determined by the Neighborhood Administrator

Neighborhood #1

LaGuardia, Rutgers, Smith and Vladeck

Neighborhood #2

Baruch, Gompers and Wald

Neighborhood #3

Chelsea Elliott, Fulton, LES II and RIIS

Neighborhood #4

Amsterdam, Douglass, Straus and Wise Towers

Neighborhood #5

East River, Jefferson, Wagner and Wilson/White

Neighborhood #6

Carver, Clinton, Isaacs, Lehman Village and Washington/Lexington

Neighborhood #7

Jackie Robinson, Johnson, Lincoln, Fred Samuel and Taft

Neighborhood #8

Grant, King Towers, Manhattanville and St Nicholas

Neighborhood #9

Drew Hamilton, Dyckman, Harlem River, Polo Ground and Rangel

SPECIAL NOTE: Effective August 16, 2021, all persons newly hired for employment by the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) must provide proof of having received at least one dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine prior to beginning their employment, except for those who obtain an exception due to medical or religious reasons through the reasonable accommodation process.

After receiving a conditional offer of employment from NYCHA, an applicant for employment must provide proof of having received at least one dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine within a reasonable period of time. Failure by the applicant to provide NYCHA with proof of having received at least one dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine will result in NYCHA revoking the conditional offer, unless the applicant obtains an exception through the reasonable accommodation process.

Any person who begins their employment with NYCHA after providing proof of having received only one dose in a 2-dose series of a COVID-19 vaccine, will also be required to provide NYCHA with proof of receipt of a second dose within 30 days of the first dose. Failure to do so will result in termination.

NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please click on the link below:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/downloads/pdf/psb/100\_1.pdf

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the qualification requirements before applying to this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements: By the last day of the Application Period you must have:

(1) Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as a plasterer; or

(2) At least three years of full-time satisfactory experience as a plasterer, plus sufficient fulltime experience as a plasterer’s apprentice, or training of a relevant nature acquired in a technical school or trade school or vocational high school approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, to make up the equivalent of five 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.

Additional Information

The 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.