ROOFER

Under supervision and direction of the Roofing Supervisor, candidate will abate emergencies and adhere to scheduled roofing repairs throughout their assigned borough. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Prepare for PHAS (Public Housing Assessment System) inspections and correct deficiencies.
2. Respond to emergency roof repairs.
3. Perform the following roof related repairs: plug roof, cap flashing, gravel stop, replace/repair gutters, pitch pockets, roof drain, step nosing, window sills, lay slag, grade drain and metal works
and insulate pipes.

Additional Information
1. For NYCHA employees, this position is open as a promotional opportunity only. It is not open a direct transfer (lateral) basis.
1. For NYCHA employees, 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. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

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:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/downloads/pdf/psb/100_1.pdf

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as a roofer acquired within the last 15 years; or

2. Not less than three years of full-time satisfactory experience as a roofer acquired within the last ten years plus sufficient roofer's helper or apprentice experience or relevant education acquired in an approved trade or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of five years of acceptable experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of helper or apprenticeship experience or relevant education.

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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

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.