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Maintenance Worker

Agency DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE
New York, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$278.72 - $289.60 an hour

Benefits

Wellness program
Health insurance
Pension plan
Work from home
Loan forgiveness

Qualifications

Plumbing system maintenance and repair
Masonry repair
Minor electrical repair
Mechanic experience
Equipment repair
Building systems troubleshooting
Pneumatic machine repair
Electrical work
Carpentry repair tasks
Mid-level
Minor facility damage repair
Company vehicle operation
Compressor maintenance and repair
Visual inspection as testing technique
Emergency response readiness
Trade school
Cleaning
Electrical maintenance
Construction experience
Electrical parts
Glazing glass replacement
Facility inspection
Under 1 year
Woodworking

Full Job Description

Maintenance Worker

DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE

Posted on

07/24/2026

Full-time

Location

NYC-ALL BOROS

Exam may be required

Department

Operations

Salary range: $278.72 – $289.60

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Job Description

ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE MAINTENANCE WORKER CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.

Division/Program Summary:
Plant Operations is committed to supporting the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s focus on protecting and promoting the health of all New Yorkers by providing comprehensive building services. These services include multiple building trades responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of the agency’s owned and leased sites.

Position Summary:
Under supervision, the Maintenance Worker performs routine maintenance and repair to support the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of DOHMH Public Health Laboratory, healthcare facilities and Animal Care Centers. Working as part of the Plant Operations team, the Maintenance Worker assists with building maintenance activities across assigned locations, respond to service requests, and emergency response efforts. Duties may include basic repairs, equipment handling, cleaning, setup of spaces, and coordination with supervisors and skilled trades to ensure facilities are maintained in accordance with City standards safety requirements, and operational needs.

The Bureau of Operations values motivated; energetic individuals committed to achieving excellence in a public-sector environment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain, adjust, and make minor repairs of building hardware, furniture, shelving and equipment.
Replaces broken window and door glass.
Make minor repairs to masonry, woodwork, flooring, and walls.
Makes minor repairs to building electrical, plumbing, and heating systems.
Visually inspect public buildings, structure, and equipment to assess and check for defects, malfunctions, and hazardous conditions.
Determine parts and materials needed to repair pending job orders and report information to Supervisor.
Maintain pneumatic controls for heat and cooling systems.
Repair ejector pits and compressors and assist with repairs of autoclaves.
Attend to building emergencies as they arise.
Prepare reports; keep records; and may operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties.
Other assignments as mandated by supervision.

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!

Commitment to Equity:

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.

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 [email protected] or 347-396-6549.

MAINTENANCE WORKER - 90698

Minimum Qualifications

1. Three years of full-time satisfactory experience as a mechanic, journeyperson or helper in the electrical trades, the mechanical trades, or the construction or maintenance of buildings; or

2. At least two years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above plus sufficient full-time training or education in the electrical, mechanical or construction trades in a trade school, technical school or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of three years of acceptable experience. Six months of experience will be credited for each year of full-time acceptable training or 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

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

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Job ID

787929

Posted until

09/22/2026

Title code

90698

Civil service title

MAINTENANCE WORKER

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

Maintenance Worker

Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)

Job level

Number of positions

Work location

40 West 137th Street

Category: Building Operations & Maintenance

Maintenance Worker

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