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.
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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)
BLACKSMITH'S HELPER - 92306
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.
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.