Painter

Painter - 91830

NYC Parks is an award-winning city agency that builds and cares for public spaces for New Yorkers to connect, play and enjoy. These public spaces, encompassing over 5,000 properties and 14% of the city's land and coastline, include seawalls and waterfronts, pedestrian bridges, beaches and boardwalks, parks and playgrounds, historic houses, recreation centers and pools. Perks: All Parks employees receive free membership to our recreation centers.

Major Responsibilities:

• Under supervision, do inside and outside patching and painting of a general nature, including all coats.
• Prepare, fill and prime surfaces for painting, including public restrooms, recreation centers, play equipment, pools, historic houses, fencing, benches and handball court walls.
• Plaster, patch, sand and tape surfaces as necessary.
• Erect and use ladders, platforms and scaffolding.
• Mix paint components, match colors and utilize brush, roller and spray gun tools.
• Safeguard Parks & Recreation property, tools and equipment.
• Maintain accurate records and produce reports pertaining to assigned tasks.
• Interact with staff and the public in a courteous and professional manner.

Work Location: Manhattan

Duration: April 2026 to September 2026

Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $96.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $101.25 background check fee.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 766015. 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: 212-408-0225.

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

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.