Job Description
Major Responsibilities • Under direct supervision, assist Blacksmiths in doing general blacksmith work. • Look after and attend a forge. • Wield a sledge or ball peen hammer and handle tongs. • Look after tools such as tongs, hammers and swedges. • Place and heat pieces to be worked. • Assist in the forging and shaping, manually or by power hammer, of angle irons, bridle irons, tools, automobile parts or other similar pieces of equipment. • Assist in the repair of iron parts of trucks, automobiles, carts, sweepers, enclosures and other equipment. Work Location: Brooklyn How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 808935. 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 $107.50 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
Qualification Requirements 1. Three (3) years of satisfactory, recent, full time paid experience as a Blacksmith’s Helper; or 2. A satisfactory equivalent. This position requires extraordinary physical effort.
Preferred Skills
1. At Least 2 years of consecutive city service. 2. Strong interpersonal skills. 3. Possession of FDNY Certificates of Fitness (F-60, G60) and other related technical licenses and certifications. 4. Valid New York State driver license.
How to Apply
Go to nyc.gov/jobs and search for Job ID #808935.