Construction Worker

Salary: $336.70 per day
Work Site: Brooklyn, NY
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The Facilities & Logistics Division keeps DHS shelters safe, functional and in good repair. As a Cement Mason, you’ll pour, finish and repair concrete surfaces—sidewalks, curbs, floors and more—ensuring our buildings remain structurally sound and ready to serve New Yorkers experiencing homelessness.

Key Responsibilities

• Place, level, and finish concrete for sidewalks, floors, roads and curbs

• Prep job sites by grading and smoothing surfaces with hand and power tools

• Mix concrete to proper ratios; install rebar, wire mesh and anchor bolts

• Apply curing and sealing compounds; monitor weather effects on concrete

• Repair spalled or cracked concrete using industry-approved methods

• Read blueprints and specs to determine materials, dimensions and layout

• Safely operate mixers, power trowels, screeds and related equipment

• Follow all city, state and federal building codes and safety regulations

• Keep work areas clean; maintain tools and report any safety concerns

Minimum Requirements

1. Five years’ full-time, satisfactory cement-mason experience or

2. Three years’ cement-mason experience plus enough mason-helper work or approved trade-school training to total five years (one year of helper/training = six months of mason credit).

Preferred Skills

• Deep knowledge of concrete properties and finishing techniques

• Proficiency with concrete hand and power tools

• Ability to read construction drawings and blueprints

• Excellent physical stamina; able to lift, bend, kneel and stand for long periods

• Attention to detail and high-quality craftsmanship

• Valid NYS driver’s licence

Additional Information

• 55-a Program: Qualified candidates with disabilities may apply under this program—note your interest in your cover letter.

• Residency: NYC residency required within 90 days of hire (some long-term City employees may live in surrounding counties).

• Equal Opportunity: The City of New York is an inclusive, EEO employer committed to diversity, equity and a harassment-free workplace.