City Laborer, Bureau of Operations

City Laborer, Bureau of Operations

Division / Program Summary Description : Plant Operations is committed to supporting the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's focus on protecting and promoting the health of all New Yorkers by providing comprehensive building services. These services include multiple building trades responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of the agency's owned and leased sites. Position Summary : The City Laborer, reporting directly to the Field and Facility Manager of Plant Operations, is critical to the continuation of public health services by assisting the maintenance team in maintaining, adjusting, and making minor repairs of building hardware, furniture, shelving, equipment and attend to building emergencies. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO :

• Operate DOHMH vehicles to transport equipment and supplies to various job sites.
• Load and unload trucks of materials, supplies equipment, furniture, tools and associated items.
• Utilize forklifts, portable jacks, and electric jacks, to complete moving jobs and other assignments.
• Assist in storing, arranging, or re-arranging inventory and equipment within the facility.
• Coordinate office relocations / salvage- external moving jobs (relocating departmental programs). Remove disassembled partitions, office furniture and cabinets.
• May perform demolition work.
• Perform required maintenance on structures and engages in general maintenance and clean-up activities.
• Assist skilled craftsmen. Actively participate in health preparedness and emergency activations. Performs all other duties and projects that may be assigned.

Preferred Skills For appointment, candidates will be required to possess a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Why you should work for us :

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV / AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise. Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers! The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.

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Additional Information :

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.