NYC Parks is the steward of over 30,000 acres of land – 14% of New York City. We operate more than 800 athletic fields and nearly 1,000 playgrounds, 1,800 basketball courts, 550 tennis courts, 65 public pools, and 51 recreational facilities. From the iconic Central Park to neighborhood playgrounds, we own and operate some of the most spectacular green spaces in the world.

Perks: All Parks employees receive free membership to our recreation centers.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Under supervision, perform installation and repair work involving rough, finish and general carpentry.
- Install, repair and replace flooring, partitions, roofs, window frames and sashes, door frames and doors and other related components of buildings and structures.
- Install, repair and replace boardwalks, fences and screens.
- Construct and repair toolboxes, movable and fixed sashes, doors and wooden office furniture, playground, park and school equipment.
- Build and rebuild truck cabs.
- Utilize and operate both hand and powered woodworking equipment.
- Build and repair various types of ice ladders.
- Work from plans and sketches. Maintain accurate records.
- May supervise assigned personnel.

Work Location: Staten Island

Duration: 6 months, April 2026 to October 2026

Fees: Hired candidates may be subject to a processing fee of $101.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $104.50 background check fee.

How to Apply
All Applicants:
Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 770999.
All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

References will be required upon request. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

nyc.gov/parks

MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

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

CARPENTER - 92005

1. Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as a Carpenter acquired within the last 10 years; or
2. Three years of experience as described in “1" above, plus sufficient training of a relevant nature acquired in an approved trade or vocational high school to make up a total of five years of acceptable experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of approved trade or vocational school training.

1. Excellent communication skills. 2. Proficiency with computer software and the ability to use hand held devices. 3. Valid New York State driver license.

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.

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 in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.

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.