City Laborer, Bureau of Facilities Planning and Administrative Services

City of New York

Queens, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Chronic Disease, Disease Prevention and Control, Driver's License, Emergency Care, Environmental Health, Facilities Planning, Fitness, Forklift, Furniture, Government, HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), Health Department, Loading/Unloading, Material Moving, Nutrition, Physical Demands, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Health, Retirement Plan, Vaccination, Vehicle Driving, Work From Home
LOCATION
Queens, NY
POSTED
9 days ago

The DOHMH Transportation Unit is responsible for office relocations, transport of material, supplies, durable equipment, interoffice mail, vaccines, and disposition and removal of salvage inventory as required. To successfully accomplish this mission, the DOHMH Transportation Unit relies on skilled personnel who are highly motivated, physically fit, and who are able to accomplish their duties with minimal direct supervision.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

  • Operate DOHMH vehicles to transport equipment and supplies to various job sites;
  • Load and unload trucks of materials, supplies equipment, furniture, tools and associated items;
  • Utilize forklifts, portable jacks, and electric jacks, to complete moving jobs and other assignments;
  • Assist in storing, arranging or re-arranging inventory and equipment within the garage facility;
  • Coordinate office relocations/salvage- external moving jobs (relocating departmental programs);
  • Remove disassembled partitions, office furniture and cabinets;
  • Actively participate in health preparedness and emergency activations.

Why you should work for us?

  • Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:

o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024

assessment.

o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated

union/benefit fund.

o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.

o a tax-deferred savings program and

o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while

serving New Yorkers.

Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the

week from home.

  • Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to

contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access

and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in

the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment

Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.

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.

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

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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 individuals sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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