Renew Crew Mason's Helper

NYC Parks is the steward of more than 30,000 acres of land - 14 percent of New York City - including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets. We operate more than 800 athletic fields and nearly 1,000 playgrounds, 1,800 basketball courts, 550 tennis courts, 65 public pools, 51 recreational facilities, 15 nature centers, 14 golf courses and 14 miles of beaches. We care for 1,200 monuments and 23 historic house museums. We look after 660,000 street trees, and five million more in parks. We are New York City's principal providers of recreational and athletic facilities and programs. We are home to free concerts, world-class sports events, and cultural festivals. Perks - Earn vacation and sick leave every month and receive free membership to our recreation centers. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES * Under direct supervision, assists bricklayers and cement masons in the preparation and finishing of cement, concrete, brick, tile and other masonry work to grade and contour; performs related work. * Serves mortar, stone, tile, refractory concrete and other materials to bricklayers or cement masons. * Lays out tools and equipment for starting jobs. * Cleans working areas, machines, tools, scaffolds and other related equipment. * Mix cement, concrete and mortar. * Operates power driven machines and tools. * Operates a motor vehicle to transport tools, materials and personnel to construction sites. Duration: July 5, 2026 to January 5, 2027 (35 hours per week) Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $91.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $104.50 background check fee. Work Location: TBD How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 782507. * Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume. References will be required upon request. We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW. nyc.gov/parks For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov) MASONS HELPER - 92225 Minimum Qualifications 1. Three years of full-time satisfactory mechanical experience as a mason's helper; or 2. 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. Preferred Skills 1. Strong customer service, organizational and communication skills. 2. Ability to work independently. 55a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program. Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at Residency Requirement Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates. 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.