Building Operations & Maintenance
Plasterer
$56.10 / hr
Posted until October 8, 2026 · posted September 18, 2026
Requirements
Diploma + experience
Exam
Civil service exam title
Where
Nostrand (Trust Services)
Openings
1
Check yourself
What they actually ask for.
High school diploma plus experience
Three years of full-time satisfactory experience performing plastering work; or At least one and half years of full-time satisfactory experience performing plastering work, plus sufficient full-time experience as a plasterer's apprentice, or training of a relevant nature acquired in an approved trade or vocational school, to make up the equivalent of three years of acceptable experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of apprentice experience or approved trade or vocational high school training.
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The work
What the job is.
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Under supervision, prepare and apply plastering materials to interior and exterior surfaces; perform related work. Examples of typical tasks include: 1. Prepare and apply all plastering materials which include Fireproofing, Soundproofing, and all types of Cement Stucco, E.I.F.S. Stucco, etc. 2. Using a hawk and trowel, apply plastering materials to walls, ceilings, piers and columns. 3. Plaster partition walls and patch plaster walls with limited areas of damage. 4. Tape sheet rock and repair damaged sheet rock walls. 5. Set up and work on scaffolds. 6. Perform work in accordance with plans and specifications. 7. Maintain records. 8. Supervise assigned personnel. NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO §65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT. NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the link below: https://bit.ly/55aProgram Additional Information: 1. For NYCHA employees: this position is open as a promotional opportunity only. It is not open on a direct transfer (lateral) basis. 2. NYCHA employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable). 3. Candidates will be required to take and pass a practical exam. During the practical exam candidates will be required to apply a hard trowelled plaster finish on two walls and ceiling of a plastering booth. Booth must be finished to the designated size void of any imperfections. Candidates will also be required to make the walls and ceiling straight and true with three finished corners. Candidates are to wear a full Plasterer s uniform; and have a full set of plaster tools. Duration of the Practical Exam will be 2 hours and 30 minutes. Note: Failure to wear appropriate uniform, bring tool bag, finish exam and/or complete assigned booth as specified may impact your exam score. 4. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply. NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees' Retirement System (NYCERS). Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.
Before you apply
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Where you have to live
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