About the Role
This position involves preparing and applying plastering materials to interior and exterior surfaces. The role requires performing tasks such as applying various types of plaster, taping and repairing sheet rock, setting up scaffolds, and working in accordance with plans and specifications. The duration for this position is 18 months with a possibility of extension.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and apply all plastering materials including Fireproofing, Soundproofing, and all types of Cement Stucco, E.I.F.S. Stucco.
- Using a hawk and trowel, apply plastering materials to walls, ceilings, piers and columns.
- Plaster partition walls and patch plaster walls with limited areas of damage.
- Tape sheet rock and repair damaged sheet rock walls.
- Set up and work on scaffolds.
- Perform work in accordance with plans and specifications.
- Maintain records.
- Supervise assigned personnel.
Requirements
- Three years of full-time satisfactory experience performing plastering work.
- At least one and half years of full-time satisfactory experience performing plastering work, plus sufficient full-time experience as a plasterer's apprentice, or training of a relevant nature acquired in an approved trade or vocational school, to make up the equivalent of three years of acceptable experience.
- Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of apprentice experience or approved trade or vocational high school training.
- Candidates will be required to take and pass a practical exam.
- During the practical exam, candidates will be required to apply a hard troweled plaster finish on two walls and ceiling of a plastering booth.
- Booth must be finished to the designated size void of any imperfections.
- Candidates will also be required to make the walls and ceiling straight and true with three finished corners.
- Candidates are to wear a full Plasterer's uniform and have a full set of plaster tools.
- For NYCHA employees: Must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable) for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities.
Skills
- Plastering
- Fireproofing
- Soundproofing
- Cement Stucco application
- E.I.F.S. Stucco application
- Sheet rock taping
- Sheet rock repair
- Scaffold setup and operation
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Full-time
- Contract
Experience Level
- 3 years of experience
Education Level
- Approved trade or vocational school training
Salary/Compensations
- USD 56.1 - USD 56.1 per hour
Benefits
- Choice of medical coverage plans
- Deferred compensation plans
- Defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS)
About the Company
- Agency: NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY
- Job Category: Building Operations & Maintenance
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program.
