Trades Specialist (Sheet Metal)

The Department of Facilities Management & Development at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Trades Specialist, Sheet Metal. 

Distinguishing Characteristics 

Trades Specialists (Sheet Metal) perform journey-level sheet metal work and may supervise others in the repair and manufacture of articles such as steel tables, laboratory equipment, metal cabinets, and air ducts using various types of sheet metal.

Illustrative Tasks

• Repairs, manufactures and installs a variety of sheet metal ware such as air ducts, cabinets, and laboratory equipment.
• Determines the gauge and type metal necessary and dimensions of article to be made, according to specifications, plans, descriptions and instructions.
• May requisition material from storehouse.
• Marks dimensions and reference lines on metal.
• Uses shears, brakes, and bending rolls to cut, bend, and straighten sheet metal.
• Shapes metals over anvils, blocks, or forms using hammer.
• Solders, welds, or rivets metal together to form desired articles.
• Smooths seams, joints, and burred surfaces using files, portable grinders, or buffers.
• Inspects completed articles for conformance with instructions, plans, or diagrams.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Non-competitive: 4-years of full-time experience in the sheet metal trade under a skilled tradesperson which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program;
  • OR an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in sheet metal work at a school, institute, or branch of Armed Services.
• When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.

55 B/C Qualifications

• Individuals certified eligible for the 55 B/C program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55 B/C of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response.
• It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.