NYC Parks’ Art & Antiquities Division conserves and maintains more than 800 monuments and artworks throughout the five boroughs of New York City, curates and administers public art installations, and manages the Agency’s historic resources. Monuments Technicians learn about the breadth of the public sculpture collection, its history and conservation needs.
Major Responsibilities
• Under the direction and supervision of the Monuments Conservation Manager as well as independently, perform daily maintenance and/or assessments of monuments and public artworks located on New York City parkland.
• Supervise and train seasonal Monuments Crew Members.
• Assign tasks in all subject areas and ensure that employees can perform duties satisfactorily. Provide regular feedback both to employees and supervision regarding employee progress.
• Monitor the distribution of tools, supplies and personal protective equipment to employees. Alert Supervisor about status changes in inventory.
• Conduct bronze cleaning, waxing, refinishing, masonry cleaning, repointing and graffiti removal.
• Maintain logs and written reports, including digital photo documentation, submitted on weekly basis.
• Operate and maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles necessary to conduct duties of the job, and ensure they operate in proper working condition. Tools include pressure washer, scaffold, lift and forklift operation.
• Assist conservator with specialized restoration and conservation projects.
• Transport and arrange art objects, artifacts, materials and equipment.
Minimum Qual Requirements
Qualification Requirements
1. There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position.
2. A Motor Vehicle Driver’s License valid in the State of New York is required.
3. Ability to read and to understand and obey orders is required.
4. There are certain medical and physical requirements.
Preferred Skills
1. General knowledge of sculpture and conservation methods.
2. Strong organizational and leadership skills, and ability to motivate staff.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
4. Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
Additional Information
NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.
MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
nyc.gov/parks
To Apply
Parks Employees:
1) From a Parks computer: Access Employee Self Service (ESS) from the Parks Intranet under Applications or use this link: https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet/. Once in ESS, go to Careers and search for Job ID# 590796. Do not access ESS using nyc.gov/ess from a Parks computer.
Parks & City Employees:
2) From a Non-Parks computer: Access Employee Self Service (ESS) by going to nyc.gov/ess or use this link: https://a127-ess.nyc.gov/. Once in ESS, go to Careers and search for Job ID# 590796.
Include your ERN and Job ID# 590796 on your cover letter and resume.
All other applicants:
Go to nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID# 590796.
Work Location
5Boro, Manhattan and BK War Memorial, Brooklyn
Residency Requirement
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.
POSTING DATE
06/23/2023
POST UNTIL
07/21/2023
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.