Blacksmith

Major Responsibilities

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Five years of full-time experience as a blacksmith acquired within the last fifteen years; or
• 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
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2"

Preferred Skills

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

Additional Information

Work Location: Brooklyn

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.

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 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.