Painter

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 $104.50 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.

nyc.gov/parks

For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

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