Carpenter

• FIRE DEPARTMENT Posted On:06/28/2025 • Full-Time Location QUEENS • Exam May Be Required Department Carpentry Unit Salary Range: $56.98 – $56.98 Job Description Note: Only those serving in the permanent civil service title of Carpenter will be considered. The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property, and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values. Installs, repairs, and replaces flooring, partitions, window frames and sashes, door frames and doors, and other related components of buildings and structures. Installs, repairs and replaces boardwalks, fences and screens. Builds and repairs tool boxes, movable and fixed sashes, doors and wooden office furniture, playground, park and school equipment. Builds and rebuilds truck cabs. Is familiar with, uses, and operates both hand and powered woodworking equipment. Builds and repairs various types of fire ladders. Works from plans and sketches. Keeps job and other records. CARPENTER - 92005 Minimum Qualifications 1. Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as a Carpenter acquired within the last 10 years; or 2. 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. Preferred Skills NYS Drivers License and ability to read construction drawings 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. Shortlist Job ID 716484 Title code 92005 Civil service title CARPENTER Title classification Competitive-1 Business title Carpenter Posted until 07/12/2025 • Experience Level:Experienced (Non-Manager) Job level 00 Number of positions 1 Work location 48-34 35Th St., Queens • Category:Building Operations & Maintenance Carpenter