Renew Crew APSW– Heavy Duty

Major Responsibilities

• Repair and install fences, sidewalks and playground equipment.
• Mix and spread cement and concrete.
• Apply “cold patch” or cold asphalt to fix potholes.
• Install and repair Belgian and Hex block.
• Fill post holes with concrete and cement.
• Install steel posts.
• Move, lift and carry heavy objects related to the work site.
• Excavate.
• Assist in guardrail repair.
• Use a jackhammer and compressor.
• Lay asphalt.

Qualification Requirements

• This vacancy is only open to current permanent Year-Round Associate Park Service Workers or those on leave from the title.
• Selection is based on seniority and ability to perform Heavy Duty tasks.
• Appointees to this position will receive a prorated Heavy Duty Differential, in addition to base APSW salary.

Additional Information

• Work Location: TBD

How to Apply

• All Applicants Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 785717.
• All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov.
• The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.
• Current Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.
• Note: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period.
• References will be required upon request.

Minimum Qualifications

• A four-year high school diploma or its education equivalent and 6 months of full-time satisfactory paid experience in gardening, grounds or tree maintenance, or in the building, construction or maintenance trades;
• One year of full-time experience in gardening, grounds or tree maintenance, or in the building, construction or maintenance trades;

Licenses Required

• Possession of a Class B Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York. There may be certain age requirements to obtain this license.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent customer service, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Willing to work in inclement weather and able to perform intense and physically demanding work.

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

• New York City residency within 90 days of hire required for all other candidates.
• Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service.

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.

Pay Range

$52,796.00 – $75,315.00