*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*

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 or angle irons, bridle irons, tools, automobile parts or similar pieces of equipment.
- Assist in the repair of iron parts of trucks, automobiles, carts, sweepers, enclosures and other equipment.

Work Location: TBD

How to Apply
All Applicants:

Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# .
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.

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)

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.

1. Strong interpersonal skills. 2. Possession of FDNY Certificates of Fitness (F-60, G60) and other related technical licenses and certifications. 3. Valid New York State driver license.

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.

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.