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Laborer
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What they do
A laborer is a worker who performs physical tasks and manual labor as part of their job. They are employed in a variety of industries from Warehousing to Manufacturing. Responsibilities can include assisting with shipping and receiving operations, moving equipment, and organizing inventory.
$39,675 / year median in New York
Job Description
DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City's most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies. What we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of City government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York. Our commitment to equity, effectiveness, and sustainability guides our work providing City agencies with the critical resources and support needed to succeed, including:
- Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees.
- Managing 56 public buildings.
- Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property.
- Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.
- Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.
- Leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.
NYC.GOV/DCAS
to learn more about the work we do. Public Affairs plays a vital role in advancing the agency's priorities and strengthening relationships with elected officials, government agencies, community leaders, and other key stakeholders. The team is responsible for developing and executing intergovernmental engagement strategies that promote the agency's initiatives, facilitate coordination across government, and ensure the agency is responsive to the needs and priorities of its external partners. Through strategic outreach, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement, Public Affairs helps position the agency as a trusted partner and effective resource within city government. The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) seeks to hire one (1) laborer to work within the ceremonial unit. This unit falls under the Special Events unit. The DCAS ceremonial unit supports all Mayoral, agency, and city sponsored events throughout the five boroughs. Responsibilities of a laborer working at DCAS include but may not be limited to:- Under immediate supervision, performs common unskilled laboring work requiring physical strength.
- Moves, lifts, and carries items of various weights and sizes.
- May utilize hand or power-driven equipment in the performance of duties.
- Required to operate motor vehicles in connection with the performance of duties.
- Must have the ability to follow verbal directions and/or coaching to execute assigned tasks on schedule.
- Ability to learn from directions, observations, and apply procedures with good judgement.
- Capable of working on a team and independently; ability to work with others appropriately.
To Apply:
Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID #. 791270 For current City employees please go to www.nyc.gov/ess and log into Employee Self Service.NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED. NOTE
ONLYTHOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED. CITY LABORER
- 90702 Minimum Qualifications 1. There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position. 2. There are certain medical and physical requirements. License Requirements Possession of a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. Preferred Skills
- Possession of a CDL license.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance