Job Description

The Facilities and Logistics Division (F&L) is responsible for providing both direct and indirect maintenance and repair services to City owned and operated facilities using in-house skilled trade-workers, maintenance contracts and purchasing operation. F&L is responsible for monitoring DHS shelters as it relates to the maintenance of building systems. The F&L guides shelter staff on ways to improve facility conditions and the goal of this unit is to ensure funds are being spent on preventive and general maintenance to avoid premature failure of building systems.

The Department of Homeless Services is recruiting for one (1) Sheet Metal Worker, who will:

• Keep a logbook documenting jobs by work order; write materials lists for jobs.

• Ensure delivery of materials and equipment; make templates to create needed pattern for metal work installation/repair.

• Fabricate and install ducts, coverings, fire dampers, air conditioning pans, washer pans and other metal work; spot welds and solders to make connections watertight.

• Repair and remove metal work; does rigging to complete installation/repair; perform the installation of all air movement equipment and components, as well as the air balancing of these machines under the auspices of engineers (P.E.).

• Work from blueprints and perform work in accordance to blueprints and instructions from immediate Supervisor and Supervisor of Mechanics; and alert Architects/Engineers of field conditions.

• Ensure that repairs are in compliance with New York City/State Building Code regulations and that industry standards are met; and documents work by completing appropriate computer work sheet attesting to skill performed, time spent and location of building.

Qualifications

1. Five years of full-time experience as a Sheet Metal Worker; or

2. Three years of such experience as described in "1" above plus sufficient helper or apprentice experience, or relevant education acquired in an approved trade, technical, 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 helper or apprenticeship experience, or relevant education.

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.