The duration of employment is 18 months with possibility of extension.

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is the nation’s oldest and largest public housing authority with more than 177,000 apartments, and responsibility for administering a citywide Section 8 leased housing program that serves over 200,000 additional tenants. NYCHA’s mission is to provide quality housing for New Yorkers that is sustainable, inclusive, and safe, while fostering opportunities for economic mobility.

Under direct supervision, The Maintenance worker will assist in the routine maintenance, operation and repair of public buildings and structures, and the equipment they contain; make necessary repairs to the various components and appliances in apartments; Conducts visual inspections of building equipment and conditions; performs related work, such as driving to and from work sites.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

1. Adjust and make minor repairs of building hardware, furniture, shelving and equipment.
2. Replace broken window and door glass.
3. Repairs windows and sash.
4. Make minor repairs to masonry, woodwork, flooring and walls.
5. Make minor repairs to building electrical, plumbing and heating systems.
6. Assist in moveout preparation which includes making necessary apartment repairs in preparation for rental.
7. Assist in relocating building equipment as directed.
8. Visually inspects public buildings, structures and equipment to assess and check for defects, malfunctions and hazardous conditions.
9. Visually checks for and records the observable conditions of the premises.
10. Prepare reports and keep records
11. Disconnecting and reconnecting Kitchen sinks, cabinet and baths.
12. Work order verification and closing work orders.
12. Troubleshooting and verifying multiple leaks for plumbing repairs.

Additional Information
1. For NYCHA employees: This position is open as a promotional opportunity and on a direct transfer (lateral) basis.
2. For NYCHA employees: 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).
3. 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.

NOTE: 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.

NOTE: 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:
https://bit.ly/55aProgram

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the qualification requirements before applying to this position.

MAINTENANCE WORKER - 90698

1. 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

2. 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.

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.