Painter

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.

All Parks employees receive free membership to our recreation centers.

• Under supervision, do inside and outside patching and painting of a general nature, including all coats.
• Prepare, fill and prime surfaces for painting, including public restrooms, recreation centers, play equipment, pools, historic houses, fencing, benches and handball court walls.
• Plaster, patch, sand and tape surfaces as necessary.
• Erect and use ladders, platforms and scaffolding.
• Mix paint components, match colors and utilize brush, roller and spray gun tools.
• Safeguard Parks & Recreation property, tools and equipment.
• Maintain accurate records and produce reports pertaining to assigned tasks.
• Interact with staff and the public in a courteous and professional manner.

Duration: 6 months, Spring 2026 to Fall 2026

Work Location:

Aramark 850 East 138th Street, Bronx

For appointment to certain positions, candidates will be required to possess a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $96.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $101.25 background check fee.

All Applicants:
Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job # 766262. All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

* 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.

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• Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as a painter acquired within the last fifteen years; or
• At least three years of full-time satisfactory experience as a painter acquired within the last fifteen years and sufficient full-time satisfactory apprentice painter experience to make up a total of five years of acceptable experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of apprentice painter experience.

• Able to lift heavy objects and move large furniture.
• Ability to use handheld devices to track work orders.
• Ability to work flexible hours, nights and weekends as needed.
• Strong customer service, organizational and communication skills.

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.

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.