Maintenance Worker

NYC Parks is the steward of over 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 600,000 street trees and two 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, assist in the routine maintenance, operation, and repair of public buildings and structures and the equipment they contain.
• Conduct visual inspections of building equipment and conditions and premises.
• Maintain, adjust, and make minor repairs of building hardware, furniture, shelving and equipment.
• Replace broken window and door glass.
• Repair windows and sash.
• Make minor repairs to masonry, woodwork, flooring, and walls.
• Make minor repairs to building electrical, plumbing, and heating systems.
• Assist in relocating building equipment as directed.
• File reports; keep records and accurate logs of daily activities.
  
  

Work Location: East 138th Street, Bronx

Duration: Spring 2025 to October 2025

License Requirements

For positions in certain agencies, a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York is required. This license must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.

Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $40.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to an $101.25 background check fee.

How To Apply

All Applicants:

Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 703991.

All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

• Current City Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 703991 on your cover letter and resume.
  
  

References will be required upon request. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

nyc.gov/parks

MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

MAINTENANCE WORKER - 90698

Minimum Qualifications

• Three years of full-time satisfactory experience as a mechanic, journeyperson or helper in the electrical trades, the mechanical trades, or the construction or maintenance of buildings; or
• At least two years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above plus sufficient full-time training or education in the electrical, mechanical or construction trades in a trade school, technical school or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of three years of acceptable experience. Six months of experience will be credited for each year of full-time acceptable training or education.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Ability to work flexible hours, nights and weekends as needed. 2. Strong customer service, organizational and communication skills. 3. Knowledge of/or ability to learn the Asset Management Parks System (AMPS).
  
  

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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

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.