Blacksmith

Salary: $139,248.72 (annual)

Major Responsibilities • Under direction, perform blacksmith work in building, maintaining, and repairing equipment both in the field and in shops. • Forge and shape angle irons, bridle irons, tools, and automobile parts. Weld iron components and other similar pieces of equipment. • Repair existing metal structures and fencing, play equipment, vehicles, metal parts of carts, enclosures, sweepers and other equipment as needed. • Perform duties manually or by use of power hammer. • Experience with MIG, TIG and STICK welding. Aluminum and stainless-steel welding both in the shop and out in the field. • Supervise assigned personnel. • Maintain records and produce reports pertaining to equipment maintenance, repairs and materials. Work Location: Brooklyn How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 797709. All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications. *Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume. NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request. Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee between $40.00 to $101.00 based on the salary range of title. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $104.50 background check fee. nyc.gov/parks MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW. For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

Minimum Qualifications

• Five years of full-time experience as a blacksmith acquired within the last fifteen years; or 2. Not less than two and one-half years of such experience acquired within the last ten years plus sufficient full-time experience as a blacksmith's helper or apprentice, or training of a relevant nature acquired in an approved trade or vocational high school, to make up the equivalent of five years of acceptable experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of blacksmith's helper or apprentice experience or approved trade or vocational high school; or 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2".

Preferred Skills

• Advanced Welding skills. 2. Fitness certificates for Welding, Fire Watch and Open Flame Torch. 3. Excellent communication skills. 4. Proficiency with computer software and the ability to use handheld devices. 5. Valid New York State driver license.