Maintenance Worker

Under direct supervision the selected candidate will 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; perform related work such as driving to and from work sites.
Specific duties shall include but not be limited to the following:

adjust and make minor repairs of building hardware furniture shelving fencing and equipment.
broken window and door glass.
windows and sash.
minor repairs to masonry woodwork flooring and walls.
minor repairs to building electrical plumbing and heating systems.
in relocating building equipment as directed.
inspect public buildings structures and equipment to assess and check for defects malfunctions and hazardous conditions.
check and record the observable conditions of the premises.
reports and keep records.
with playground and basketball repairs and upkeep.
a motor vehicle to travel to and from work sites
and reconnect sinks
Strip and button up on moveouts.

Note: Selected candidate will be assigned through the five boroughs.
Note: A drivers license is required for this position.

Additional Information
1. Due to the existence of a civil service list candidates must have civil service status in the title of Maintenance Worker to apply.
2. This position is open on a direct transfer (lateral) basis only. It is not open as a promotional opportunity.
3. NYCHA employees applying for transfer promotional title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
4. INTERAGENCY TRANSFERS INTO NYCHA OF THOSE PERMANENT IN TITLE ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE FACE OF AN ACTIVE AND VIABLE NYCHA PROMOTION LIST OR PREFERRED LIST FOR THE SAME TITLE.

NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees.

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 click on the link below:


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

MAINTENANCE WORKER - 90698

Qualifications :

1. 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

2. 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 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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time