Cement Mason

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.

• Under direction, prepare, mix, lay and finish cement and concrete to grade and contour; perform related work.
• Mix cement and concrete and prepare and set forms for cement laying.
• Lay cement and/or concrete for floors, pavements, walks, foundations and retaining walls (plain or reinforced). Screed and finish cement and/or concrete to grade and contour as required.
• Prepare material requisitions for specific job requirements.
• Safeguard Parks & Recreation property, tools and equipment.
• Maintain accurate records and produce reports pertaining to assigned tasks.
• Safeguard work environment protecting the public and assigned personnel.
• Interact with staff and the public in a courteous and professional manner.
• May supervise assigned personnel.

Duration: 6 months, Spring 2026 to Fall 2026.

Work Location:

Aramark 850 East 138th Street, Bronx.

Fees:
Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $101.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $101.25 background check fee.

All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job # 766266.

Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.

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

If you have any questions regarding this vacancy or require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call: .

• Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as a cement mason; or
• At least three years of full-time satisfactory experience as a cement mason, plus sufficient full-time satisfactory experience as a mason’s helper, or relevant training acquired in an approved trade school, technical school or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of the remaining experience. The school must be approved by a state’s Department of Education or comparable agency.
• You will receive credit for six months of cement mason experience for each year of mason’s helper experience or approved training.

• Valid New York State driver license.
• Strong customer service, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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 is required for all other candidates.

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).

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.