BRICKLAYER
: Job Details :

Under the general direction, Bricklayer duties include but are not limited to the following:

1. Lay brick and masonry to line and grade in or in a given structure or form of work.

2. Lay brick or masonry units in the particular bond specified for walls and partitions.

3. Work with refractory and insulating units for boiler settings and combustion chamber.

4. Fireproofing, block arching, terra cotta cutting and setting.

5. Construct brick masonry sewers and manholes.

6. Estimate materials required for small job.

7. Keep job and other records.

8. Read and follow plans and specifications.

9. May supervise assigned personnel.

10. Perform related work.

Some of the physical activities performed by Bricklayers and environmental conditions experienced are crouching while working in confined spaces. using hand tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. and working outdoors in all kinds of weather.

Note: Applicants must pass a qualifying practical exam.

Note: Possession of a driver's license valid in the State of New York is required for this position.

NOTE: The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) administered a civil service exam for the Bricklayer title on 6/06/2024. Therefore, applicants (candidates) that did not take and pass the exam will potentially not be considered, likewise applicants not reachable on the established civil service list will potentially be in jeopardy of being replaced with an eligible civil service candidate.

NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the link below:

Additional Information:

1. For NYCHA employees, this position is open as promotional opportunity only. It is not open on a direct transfer (lateral) basis.

2.. NYCHA employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).

3. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements: By the last day of the Application Period you must have:

1. Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as a Bricklayer; or

2. At least three years of experience as described in 1 above and sufficient bricklayer apprentice experience or training in the bricklaying field acquired in an approved trade, technical or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of the remaining required experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of the above experience or training.

Preferred Skills

Three (3) years of full-time experience acquired within the last seven years as a Mason Helper

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

Residency Requirement

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

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.