MASONS HELPER

Mason's 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 : serving mortar, stone, tile, refractory concrete and other materials to Bricklayers; laying out tools and equipment for starting jobs; cleaning working areas, machines, tools, scaffolds and other related equipment; mixing cement, concrete and mortar; operating power driven machines and tools; and operating a motor vehicle to transport tools, materials and personnel to construction sites. Travel to developments within the assigned neighborhood is a requirement, with the frequency determined by the Neighborhood Administrator. This position will cover Brooklyn Neighborhood 01, which includes Carey Gardens Consolidation, Marlboro, O'Dwyer Consolidation, and Surfside Gardens Consolidation. This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. For NYCHA employees : this position is open as a promotional opportunity only. It is not open on a direct transfer basis. 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). Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

Minimum 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.