1. Mix plastering materials properly.
2. Apply plastering materials to interior and exterior surfaces (use of hawk, trowel, Darby, slicker; working of dots and screeds); apply plaster coats (scratch, brown and finish).
3. Lathing and plastering bases (channel iron, wire lath, etc.)
4. Perform dust control and clean up.

Caretaker Ps appointed are encouraged to gain the knowledge required for career advancement to Plasterer.

NOTE: Employees will be required to pass an assessment for job skill competency prior to being appointed.

Note: Travel to Developments within assigned neighborhood is a requirement, with the frequency determined by the Neighborhood Administrator

Neighborhood #1
LaGuardia, Rutgers, Smith and Vladeck

Neighborhood #2
Baruch, Gompers and Wald

Neighborhood #3
Chelsea Elliott, Fulton, LES II and RIIS

Neighborhood #4
Amsterdam, Douglass, Straus and Wise Towers

Neighborhood #5
East River, Jefferson, Wagner and Wilson/White

Neighborhood #6
Carver, Clinton, Isaacs, Lehman Village and Washington/Lexington

Neighborhood #7
Jackie Robinson, Johnson, Lincoln, Fred Samuel and Taft

Neighborhood #8
Grant, King Towers, Manhattanville and St Nicholas

Neighborhood #9
Drew Hamilton, Dyckman, Harlem River, Polo Ground and Rangel

SPECIAL NOTE: Effective August 16, 2021, all persons newly hired for employment by the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) must provide proof of having received at least one dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine prior to beginning their employment, except for those who obtain an exception due to medical or religious reasons through the reasonable accommodation process.

After receiving a conditional offer of employment from NYCHA, an applicant for employment must provide proof of having received at least one dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine within a reasonable period of time. Failure by the applicant to provide NYCHA with proof of having received at least one dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine will result in NYCHA revoking the conditional offer, unless the applicant obtains an exception through the reasonable accommodation process.

Any person who begins their employment with NYCHA after providing proof of having received only one dose in a 2-dose series of a COVID-19 vaccine, will also be required to provide NYCHA with proof of receipt of a second dose within 30 days of the first dose. Failure to do so will result in termination.

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

Qualification Requirements
There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position.

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

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.

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