• Carpenter

    City of New York (New York, NY)


    Job Description

    NYC Parks is the steward of over 30,000 acres of land – 14% of New York City. We operate more than 800 athletic fields and nearly 1,000 playgrounds, 1,800 basketball courts, 550 tennis courts, 65 public pools, and 51 recreational facilities. From the iconic Central Park to neighborhood playgrounds, we own and operate some of the most spectacular green spaces in the world.

     

    Perks: All Parks employees receive free membership to our recreation centers.

    MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

    - Under supervision, perform installation and repair work involving rough, finish and general carpentry.

     

    - Install, repair and replace flooring, partitions, roofs, window frames and sashes, door frames and doors and other related components of buildings and structures.

     

    - Install, repair and replace boardwalks, fences and screens.

     

    - Construct and repair toolboxes, movable and fixed sashes, doors and wooden office furniture, playground, park and school equipment.

     

    - Build and rebuild truck cabs.

     

    - Utilize and operate both hand and powered woodworking equipment.

     

    - Build and repair various types of ice ladders.

     

    - Work from plans and sketches. Maintain accurate records.

     

    - May supervise assigned personnel.

     

    Duration: 6 months, Spring 2026 to Fall 2026

     

    Work Location: Randall’s Island

     

    Fees: Hired candidates may be subject to a processing fee of $101.00. 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# 766269.

     

    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 on your cover letter and resume.

     

    References will be required upon request. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

     

    If you have any questions regarding this vacancy or require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call: 212-410-8364.

     

    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)

    CARPENTER - 92005

    Qualifications

    1. Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as a Carpenter acquired within the last 10 years; or

    2. Three years of experience as described in “1" above, plus sufficient training of a relevant nature acquired in an approved trade or vocational high school to make up a total of five years of acceptable experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of approved trade or vocational school training.

     

    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.

     

    Salary Min: $ 56.98

     

    Salary Max: $ 56.98