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Carpenter

NYC Administration for Children's Services
Manhattan, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 5/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/30/2026
THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A FLAT DAILY RATE OF $411.81.

THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CANDIDATES WHO ARE PERMANENT (NOT PROVISIONAL) IN THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OF CARPENTER.

The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services and provides subsidized childcare vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement, and programs for youth in the community.

About the Division: The Division of Administration provides a wide range of support services throughout ACS to ensure all Divisions receive adequate and efficient support to carry out their missions. The Division of Administration (Admin) employs approximately 463 public employees. Admin manages a Personnel Services (PS) Budget of approximately $29M and an Other Than Personnel Services (OTPS) Budget of $140M. Services include real estate, facilities and custodial management, construction, occupational safety, operations, security, transportation, and more.

The Administration for Children's Services (ACS) seeks qualified applicants for the position of Carpenter to play a critical role in the Office of Real Estate, Design Construction Facilities Management. Currently, the Office of Real Estate, Design Construction Facilities Management, within the Division of Administration, manages building repairs, maintenance, and capital upgrades for a variety of programmatic facilities within ACS' purview across various field/office locations throughout the five boroughs of NYC.

Under the general supervision of the Deputy Executive Director of Construction Management, the Carpenter performs installation and repair work involving rough, finish, and general carpentry.

  • Install, repair, and replace flooring, partitions, window frames and sashes, door frames and doors, drop ceilings, metal wall framing, and other related components of buildings and structures, including boardwalks, fences, and screens.
  • Build and repair toolboxes, movable and fixed sashes, doors, wooden office furniture, playground, park, and school equipment.
  • Build and rebuild truck cabs.
  • Use and operate both hand and powered woodworking equipment.
  • Construct and repair various types of fire ladders; work from plans and sketches; keep job and other records.
  • Supervise assigned personnel and may operate a motor vehicle.
  • All Carpenters perform related work as required.

Physical Activities and Environmental Conditions

Carpenters May Be Required To

  • Lift and carry building materials weighing up to approximately 80 pounds.
  • Climb and descend ladders and scaffolds.
  • Work in hot areas such as boiler rooms.
  • Work in confined spaces.
  • Stand upright for extended periods of time.
  • Work in noisy and dusty areas.
  • Use electric-powered shop equipment and power-driven electrical hand tools and machinery.
  • Wear OSHA-approved dust masks, safety goggles, work boots, and work gloves.

Additional Duties

A Carpenter Also

  • Works on wood and metal stick framing, sheathing, shielding, and layouts.
  • Prepares footings, forms, and panels for concrete work.
  • Determines materials, labor, equipment, and safety gear necessary for the job.
  • Fabricates forms, frames, and special shapes using hand tools, power tools, and machinery.
  • Works from plans and sketches.
  • Keeps job and other records.
  • May supervise assigned personnel.

Additional Information

Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.

To Apply

  • Please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID # 776561.
  • NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED.
  • NOTE: ONLY CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED

CARPENTER - 92005

Minimum Qualifications

  • Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as a Carpenter acquired within the last 10 years; or
  • 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.

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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