POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Carpenter/Metal Worker is responsible for assisting the Carpenter/Metal Worker in providing the hands-on physical labor required to keep all parks, open spaces, and public amenities, including wood and metal structures such as railings, playground equipment, and benches in a safe and operable condition. The incumbent should be conscious, and proactive towards making BPCA a model of sustainable practices and kept to the standards in which all those who live, work, and visit Battery Park City (BPC) have come to expect. As with all positions, this position will continually exemplify and promote the core values, mission, and culture of BPCA.

Essential Duties:

The list of essential functions as outlined herein is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Assist in mobilizing the hands-on technical skills, physical capabilities, tools, and supplies needed to perform carpentry and metal work. 
• Assist in all aspects of painting various materials such as wood, metal and sheet rock from sanding, painting and finishing.
• Measure, cut, and shape wood, metal and other materials.
• Assist in the fabrication and installation of wooden, metal, and other structures and components. 
• Assist in preventative maintenance and corrections appropriately and timely.
• Always maintain a high standard for safety by timely and safely cautioning off sites for workplace and public safety, use personal protective equipment and adhere to OSHA, PESH, Federal, State and City rules and regulations.
• Safely and effectively operate tools and equipment such as vehicles, table saws, band saws, drill press, and Mig and Tig welders. 
• Keep tools, vehicles, and worksites in a clean and organized manner. 
• Be available to respond to and assist in emergency situations as directed. 
• Identify and report park issues and hazards appropriately and timely. 
• Assist in ordering, research, and work order management. 
• Perform emergency and non-emergency work as assigned such as programmed and permitted events, severe weather events including snow and ice removal and flood protection measures, during and outside regular working hours.
• Always maintain professionalism, including when interacting with the public. 
• Perform other duties as required within the scope of the position. 

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED 
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in hands-on carpentry and/or metal work 
• OSHA 10 Certified 
• Valid US Driver’s License 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Certifications, higher education and/or trainings on relevant skills
• Experience working in public settings 

Competencies: 

• Detail oriented 
• Commitment to excellence 
• Problem solving 
• Good communication 
• Conflict resolution
• Collaborative 

Skills:

• Must be able to work independently and in a team setting and exhibit good judgment
• Ability to learn new skills and maintain up to date information on relevant skills and techniques
• Have skills using a spray booth, and sand blasting equipment and other relevant equipment 
• Must be able to interact with all levels of management and staff 
• Knowledge in Microsoft 

Physical Requirements:  

• Must be willing and able to perform physical labor outdoors in all types of weather
• Stand, sit and squat for long periods of time 
• Perform repetitive movements 
• Must be able to push, pull and lift 50 pounds 
• Must have the physical ability and desire to work with materials
• Uses their hands/body to control, use, and feel objects, tools and controls