Field Repair Tech for the Emergency Operations and Enhanced Enforcement Division (EOD) Emergenc[...]

The NYC Department Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) promotes quality and affordability in the city's housing, and diversity and strength in the city’s neighborhoods because every New Yorker deserves a safe, affordable place to live in a neighborhood they love. We maintain building and resident safety and health We create opportunities for New Yorkers through housing affordability We engage New Yorkers to build and sustain neighborhood strength and diversity Your Team: The Office of Enforcement and Neighborhood Services (OENS) leads the agency’s effort to work closely with other HPD divisions and outside community partners to identify buildings in distress, assess and develop appropriate strategies to address those properties and work closely with responsible owners to develop a plan to improve conditions and return buildings to firm financial footing and physical health. OENS uses enforcement tools within its Division of Code Enforcement, Housing Litigation Division, Emergency Repair Program, the Division of Neighborhood Preservation, and the Division of Special Enforcement to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations. The Office of Enforcement and Neighborhood Services is composed of seven divisions: Data Management & Technology (DMT), Division of Neighborhood Preservation (DNP), Administration & Internal Compliance (AIC), Housing Litigation Division (HLD), Division of Code Enforcement (DCE), and Emergency Operations and Enhanced Enforcement Division (EOD) and Division of Emergency Housing Services (EHS). Your Impact: Under the Maintenance Supervisor’s direct supervision, the selected candidate will be responsible for making necessary repairs for the improvement of poor housing conditions through the Emergency Repair Program. Your Role: Your role will be a Field Repair Tech/Senior Repair Crew Chief in the Emergency Operations and Enhanced Enforcement Division. You will be responsible for but not limited to the following: Plumbing, painting, roofing, window guard installation, carpentry, locks repair, oil burner repair, prime and startup, radiator repair, seal ups and plastering Obtaining necessary supplies from local vendors or Agency warehouse and transporting supplies and tools to the assigned work sites Tracking work performed and supplies utilized as directed Preparing written reports of inspections and/or entering related data into the computer systems Must have the ability to determine the tools and supplies needed for the specific assignment May be required to provide training to staff in the areas of repair and other rehabilitation skills May supervise one or more Repair Crew Chiefs in the performance of their duties, reviewing and evaluating inspection reports of subordinate, and other duties as assigned Preferred Skills: Must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills Must be proficient with PC software applications, such as Excel and Microsoft Word Candidates with bi-lingual skills Valid Driver’s License NOTE: Candidates may be assigned to any of the five boroughs and may be scheduled to work evenings and weekends. Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. The NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including H-1B visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position at the time of application.

SENIOR REPAIR CREW CHIEF (HDA) - 90574

Minimum Qualifications Qualification Requirements: (a) Five years of satisfactory full-time experience in building construction, renovation, or repair in one or more of the following fields: electrical, plumbing, plastering, carpentry, painting, roofing, glazing, or heating; two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or (b) a satisfactory equivalent. However, all candidates must have at least two years of supervisory experience in building construction, renovation, or repair. Education in an accredited college or university or in a relevant training program will be accepted to meet the non-supervisory experience requirement on a month-for-month basis up to a maximum of two years. Part-time experience will be accepted on a pro-rated basis. 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 New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr New-York-City-Department-of-Housing-Preservation-