Blacksmith’s Helper

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York is seeking a Blacksmith's Helper in Brooklyn. Under direct supervision you will assist Blacksmiths in general blacksmith work, attend a forge, and help with heating and shaping metal parts.

This position requires three years of related experience or an equivalent. Preferred qualifications include FDNY Certificates of Fitness, NY driver license, and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Three years of full-time paid experience as a Blacksmith's Helper or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• FDNY Certificates of Fitness (F-60, G60) and related licenses.
• Valid New York State driver license.

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.

Skills

Three years of experience as Blacksmth

Strong interpersonal skills

FDNY Certificates of Fitness

New York State driver license

Job description

BLACKSMITH'S HELPER - 92306

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

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.

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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

• Three (3) years of satisfactory, recent, full time paid experience as a Blacksmith's Helper; or
• A satisfactory equivalent.

This position requires extraordinary physical effort.

Preferred Skills

• 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.

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

Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.

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.

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