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Groundskeeper & Landscaping Crew – NYC/Upstate NY

NYC Metro Construction Trades ✓ Verified Employer
New York, NY Landscaping & Grounds full time entry level
$18-$26/hr

About This Position

Grounds maintenance and landscaping crew positions in New York City parks, commercial properties, and campuses. Physical outdoor work with competitive pay. New York's Article 23-A (the oldest fair chance statute in the nation) requires individualized assessment for every candidate.

Requirements

Comfortable working outdoors year-round. Able to lift 50 lbs. NY driver license helpful.

Benefits

Outdoor work, union benefits available, Article 23-A legal protection, advancement to crew lead, $18-26/hr

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⚠ SORNA Restrictions — New York

New York uses a 3-level classification system. Level 3 registrants face public notification and may have employment restrictions near schools/daycares, particularly while on parole or supervision.

TIER 3 Childcare ban
TIER 2 Childcare ban
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Informational only. Consult your attorney or supervision officer.

Offense Acceptance

✓ Sex Offenses ✓ Felonies ✓ Violent ✓ Drug Offenses ✓ Misdemeanors

✓ Accepts Sex Offenses — NY Article 23-A requires individualized assessment; no blanket exclusions.

Programs

Federal Bonding Program Tax Credit Eligible Training Provided

Hiring Policy

NYC has some of the strongest fair chance hiring laws in the nation. The Fair Chance Act (2015) bans criminal history questions before conditional offer. Article 23-A (1977) requires individualized assessment — no blanket exclusions. Construction general labor and apprenticeships available to all backgrounds.

Restrictions

Article 23-A requires individualized assessment per NY law. Union apprenticeships have separate review. General labor and grounds roles: no restrictions. Some federal contract sites may have security requirements. Pay $18-$40/hr depending on trade and certification.

About NYC Metro Construction Trades

New York City construction contractor and union apprenticeship coordinator connecting fair-chance candidates with construction labor, groundskeeping, and trades apprenticeships. NYC Fair Chance Act (2015) prohibits criminal history questions before conditional offer. Article 23-A requires individualized assessment statewide.

Company size: 200-500 employees

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