MASONS HELPER

Masons Helper

Under direct supervision, assist Bricklayers in the preparation and finishing of cement, concrete, brick, tile and other masonry work to grade and contour; performs related work. Examples of typical tasks include : Serve mortar, stone, tile, refractory concrete and other materials to Bricklayers. Lay out tools and equipment for starting jobs. Clean working areas, machines, tools, scaffolds and other related equipment. Mix cement, concrete and mortar. Operate power driven machines and tools. Operate a motor vehicle to transport tools, materials and personnel to construction sites.

Additional Information : For NYCHA employees : This position is open as a promotional opportunity only. It is not open on a direct transfer (lateral) basis. NYCHA 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). NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply. NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees' Retirement System (NYCERS). The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) administered a civil service exam for the Mason's Helper title on 07 / 02 / 25. Therefore, applicants (candidates) that did not take and pass the exam will potentially not be considered, likewise applicants not reachable on the established civil service list will potentially be in jeopardy of being replaced with an eligible civil service candidate. Travel to Developments within assigned neighborhood is a requirement, with the frequency determined by the Neighborhood Administrator. This position will cover Queens / SI Neighborhood 02, which includes Astoria, Latimer, Pomonok and Woodside. If this appointment is made on a provisional 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. 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, please click on the link below.

Qualifications : Three years of full-time satisfactory mechanical experience as a mason's helper; or at least one and one-half years of experience as described in "1" above, and sufficient training of a relevant nature acquired in an approved trade, vocational or technical high school to make up the equivalent of three years of acceptable experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of training in an approved trade, vocational or technical high school. License Requirement A motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. Employees must maintain this license for the duration of employment.

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.