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CITY LABORER

  1. NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY
Posted on: 05/31/2025
  1. Full-time

Location

NYC-ALL BOROS

  1. No exam required

Department

Waste Management

$36.25 – $36.25

Job Description

The City Laborer plays a crucial role in NYCHA’s Waste Management Department, assisting with the operation and upkeep of the Pneumatic System at the Polo Grounds. Under the direction of the Chief of Pneumatic Operations, this position requires performing various labor-intensive tasks to support routine maintenance, repairs, and operational efficiency.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Execute physical labor in support of maintenance functions within NYCHA facilities.
- Move, lift, and transport materials of varying weights and sizes.
- Utilize hand tools or power-driven equipment in daily tasks.
- Operate motor vehicles when required for job-related duties.
- Provide guidance and oversight to other laborers in performing their responsibilities.

Additional Information
1. NYCHA employees applying for 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).
2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

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’ Retirement System (NYCERS).

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

CITY LABORER - 90702


Minimum Qualifications

1. There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position.
2. There are certain medical and physical requirements.
License Requirements
Possession of a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York.


Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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 Requirement

NYCHA has no residency requirements.
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.

Job ID

715542

Title code

90702

Civil service title

CITY LABORER

Title classification

Labor-3

Business title

CITY LABORER

Posted until

2025-06-19

  1. Entry-Level

Job level

00

Number of positions

1

Work location

Waste Management

  1. Building Operations & Maintenance

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