NYC 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.

We seek a qualified Cement Mason to work in Manhattan starting in June through 10/11/25.

Perks: Earn vacation and sick leave every month and receive free membership to our recreation centers.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Under direction, prepare, mix, lay and finish cement and concrete to grade and contour; perform related work.
- Mix cement and concrete and prepare and set forms for cement laying.
- Lay cement and/or concrete for floors, pavements, walks, foundations and retaining walls (plain or reinforced). Screed and finish cement and/or concrete to grade and contour as required.
- Prepare material requisitions for specific job requirements.
- Safeguard Parks & Recreation property, tools and equipment.
- Maintain accurate records and produce reports pertaining to assigned tasks.
- Safeguard work environment protecting the public and assigned personnel.
- Interact with staff and the public in a courteous and professional manner.
- May supervise assigned personnel.

Duration: June 2025 to 10/11/2025

Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $101.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $101.25 background check fee.

HOW TO APPLY:
All Applicants*:
Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 714054
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 on your cover letter and resume.

References will be required upon request. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

CEMENT MASON - 92210

1. Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as a cement mason; or
2. At least three years of full-time satisfactory experience as a cement mason, plus sufficient full-time satisfactory experience as a mason’s helper, or relevant training acquired in an approved trade school, technical school or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of the remaining experience. The school must be approved by a state’s Department of Education or comparable agency.

You will receive credit for six months of cement mason experience for each year of mason’s helper experience or approved training.

1. Valid New York State driver license. 2. Strong customer service, organizational and communication skills. 3. Ability to work independently.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.

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.