JOB DESCRIPTION:

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The NYPD strives to foster a safe and fair city by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department operations and solve the problems that create crime and disorder through an interdependent relationship between the people and its police, and by pioneering strategic innovation.

The Building Maintenance Section (BMS) plays a critical role in keeping Department Facilities operating safe for staff and visitors as it oversees the maintenance for over 250 Department
Facilities Citywide. BMS manages multiple facilities renovations that support Department initiatives and unit relocations. BMS is comprised of uniform, civilian trades, professional and administrative staff.

In the Police Department, under supervision, the Sheet Metal Worker fabricates, erects, and repairs sheet metal structures such as ducts, metal ceilings, tanks, storm louvres, roofs, etc.; performs related work. Examples of job duties include: lays out, cuts, shapes, forms, rivets, spot welds, solders and sweats tin, cooper, brass and all forms of sheet metal; sets and erects sheet metal structures such as ducts, louvres, canvas connections, ceilings, dampers, etc.; develops patterns and templates in fabricating complex shapes and forms; and repairs metal ceilings, roofs, leaders, gutters; does simple rigging in making these repairs.

HOURS/ SHIFT:
Monday-Friday; 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM

WORK LOCATION:
59-06 Laurel Hill Boulevard, Woodside

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

**Only permanent employees in the title and those that are reachable on the civil service list are eligible to apply.
PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU ARE PERMANENT OR INCLUDE YOUR CIVIL SERVICE LIST # IN YOUR COVER LETTER.

In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

1. Five years of full-time experience as a Sheet Metal Worker; or
2. Three years of such experience as described in "1" above plus sufficient helper or apprentice experience, or relevant education acquired in an approved trade, technical, or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of five years of acceptable experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of helper or apprenticeship experience, or relevant 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/.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.