Maintenance Worker - job 1 of 3

Under direct supervision, will assist in the routine maintenance, operation and repair of public buildings and structures, and the equipment they contain. Conduct visual inspections of building equipment and conditions; perform related work, such as driving to and from work sites.

Specific duties shall include, but not be limited to the following:

1. Maintain, adjust, and make minor repairs of building hardware, furniture, shelving, and equipment.
2. Replace broken window and door glass.
3. Repair windows and sash.
4. Make minor repairs to masonry, woodwork, flooring, and walls.
5. Make minor repairs to building electrical, plumbing, and heating systems.
6. Assist in relocating building equipment as directed.
7. Visually inspect public buildings, structures, and equipment to assess and check for defects, malfunctions, and hazardous conditions.
8. Visually checks for and records the observable conditions of the premises.
9. Prepare reports and keep records.
10. Operate a motor vehicle to travel to and from work sites.

Note: Multiple vacancies are available in various locations throughout the Borough of the Bronx. Selected candidates will be required to float throughout the Borough of the Bronx.

Note: Preference will be given to CIVIL SERVICE BRIDGE EXAM# 3128 takers

NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL/TEMPORARY BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, click on the link below:

https://bit.ly/55aProgram

Additional Information:
1. For NYCHA employees: these positions are open as a promotional opportunity only. They are not open on a direct transfer (lateral) basis.
2. For NYCHA employees: 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).
3. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

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

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.

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.