Gardener, secretary: 264 entry-level NYC jobs open right now

NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – New York City is currently hiring 264 entry-level positions across all five boroughs, from gardeners to assistant building superintendents. 

As of Wednesday, the city had over 3,200 jobs open – 264 of which were categorized as “entry level.” Some entry-level positions have no education requirements and some require bachelor’s degrees or experience.

The city’s Department of Social Services has the most job openings listed on the city’s website, with a whopping 651 open roles. The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is not far behind, seeking workers to fill 492 open positions. 

The city’s Parks Department is hiring a number of positions heading into spring, including gardeners, a painter, a horticulturist, and enforcement worker. 

Here’s a look at some of the open jobs:

• Swim instructor, Department of Parks and Recreation
  • Pay: $23.66/hour
  • Duties: Organize and instruct toddlers, children, adults and seniors for the Learn to Swim program. Coach and supervise lap swim, water exercise classes and camps. 
• Gardener, Department of Parks and Recreation
  • Pay: $22.72/hour
  • Duties: Plan and cultivate trees, flowers and shrubs. Maintain greenhouses and nurseries. 
• Assistant Resident Building Superintendent, NYCHA
  • Pay: $54,272-$83,117
  • Duties: Supervise and oversee maintenance and repairs, maintain records, create work schedules and deploy staff. 
• Customer Service Assistant, Department of Social Services
  • Pay: $35,536-$46,104
  • Duties: Review  and respond to 311 inquiries, refer unresolved customary inquiries, identify trends in customer service issues. 
• English-Spanish Translator, Manhattan District Attorney
  • Pay: $57,200
  • Duties: Translate documents, statements and press releases between Spanish and English. Transcribe and translate audio and video. Interpret via video and in-person. 
• Licensed Barber, Department of Corrections
  • Pay: $35,197-$40,477
  • Duties: Give haircuts and hairdressing for incarcerated individuals. Maintain inventory and supplies.