Carpenter

  • New York City, NY
  • New York City, New York
  • Full Time

ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. *

Major Responsibilities

  • Under supervision, perform installation and repair work involving rough, finish and general carpentry.
  • Install, repair and replace flooring, partitions, 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 fire ladders.
  • Work from plans and sketches. Maintain accurate records.
  • May supervise assigned personnel.

Qualification Requirements

  • This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent city employees serving in the Carpenter civil service title or 2) on leave from the title or 3) employees who are reachable on the Carpenter civil service list, Exam# 2078.

Location: TBD

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 717755.

Current City 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. Reference will be required upon request.

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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

Minimum 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.

Preferred Skills

  1. Excellent communication skills. 2. Proficiency with computer software and the ability to use handheld devices. 3. Valid New York State driver license.

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 .

Residency Requirement

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

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.

Job ID: 483289900
Originally Posted on: 6/29/2025

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