CEMENT MASON

Applicants must be permanent in the Cement Mason civil service title or be permanent in a comparable title eligible for 6.1.9 title change or be reachable with the score of 100 on the Cement Mason Exam (#5033).

About the role

The New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is the largest organization in the United States dedicated to preventing and addressing homelessness. In partnership with other City agencies and nonprofit organizations, DHS works to prevent homelessness before it begins, reduce street homelessness, provide temporary shelter, and connect individuals and families to stable housing—all with a focus on accountability, empathy, and equity. The Facilities and Logistics Division (F&L) is responsible for providing direct and indirect maintenance and repair services to City-owned and operated facilities, ensuring funds are spent on preventive and general maintenance to avoid premature failure of building systems.

Responsibilities

• Place and finish concrete surfaces including floors, sidewalks, roads, and curbs.
• Prepare construction sites by leveling and smoothing surfaces using hand and power tools.
• Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure the surface of concrete.
• Install reinforcing materials like rebar, wire mesh, and anchor bolts to strengthen concrete structures.
• Monitor the effects of weather on concrete curing and take necessary precautions to ensure quality results.
• Install a variety of tiles: ceramic, porcelain, marble, granite, mosaic, glass, slate, stone panels.
• Apply thinset mortar, large-format tile mortar, or mastic adhesive based on substrate requirement.
• Set tile on walls, floors, ceilings, shower areas, backsplashes, utility rooms, and high-traffic corridors.
• Install underlayment or backer board (cement board, waterproof board, uncoupling membrane).
• Prepare work areas by removing existing flooring, tile, grout, adhesive, or debris.
• Repair damaged concrete surfaces, using appropriate materials and techniques.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine work requirements.
• Mix concrete using the appropriate ratios of cement, sand, gravel, and water.
• Operate equipment such as mixers, power trowels, and screeds safely and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal construction codes and safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by following company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as a cement mason; or
• At least three years of full-time satisfactory experience as a cement mason, plus sufficient full-time satisfactory experience as a mason’s helper, or relevant training acquired in an approved trade school, technical school, or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of the remaining experience. The school must be approved by a state’s Department of Education or comparable agency. You will receive credit for six months of cement mason experience for each year of mason’s helper experience or approved training.

Preferred Skills

• Strong knowledge of concrete properties, mixing, placing, and finishing techniques.
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools related to concrete work.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Excellent physical stamina and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship.
• Valid driver’s license.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Pay

$336.70 per day

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Public Service Loan Forgiveness may be available for prospective employees of the City of New York. New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment, with some exceptions for certain titles and continuous service.