*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*

* This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent Parks employees serving in the Maintenance Worker civil service title or 2) on leave from the title or 3) Parks employees who are reachable on the Maintenance Worker civil service list, Exam No. 2015. [Please indicate your list# on your cover letter and resume.]

NYC Parks is a design award-winning city agency that builds and cares for public spaces for New Yorkers to connect, play and enjoy. NYC Parks manages more than 30,000 acres or 14% of the city’s land, encompassing more than 5,000 individual properties. Our diverse set of assets includes recreational facilities, nature centers, historic buildings and structures, golf courses, athletic fields, playgrounds, tennis courts, public pools, public restroom buildings, retaining walls and nearly 14 miles of beaches.

Major Responsibilities
- Under supervision, perform mechanical and facility maintenance, upkeep and operation, of Parks headquarters building and the adjacent Zoo Garage.
- Make minor repairs to building electrical, plumbing and heating systems.
- Identify and perform facility maintenance needs as needed, e.g. moving furniture, setting up the roof tent and lights, replacing ceiling tiles, fix door hardware, clean out AC filters, clean catch basins.
- Perform minor carpet tile replacements.
- Maintain, adjust, and make minor repairs of building hardware, furniture, shelving and equipment.
- Make minor repairs to masonry, woodwork, flooring and walls.
- Assist in relocating building equipment and fixtures as directed.
- Complete other maintenance-related tasks as directed.
- File reports; keep records and accurate logs of daily activities.
- Coordinate with Parks trades shops as needed on jobs and provide timely and excellent customer service to work orders.

License Requirement
For positions in certain agencies, a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York is required. This license must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 657215.

All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

*Current Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 657215 on your cover letter and resume.

Work Location: Arsenal, Manhattan

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.

nyc.gov/parks

MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

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.

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.