CLOSING DATE: 05/17/2024 EXTENDED UNTIL 7/19/2024
SALARY RANGE: $46,168.00 - $52,144.00 ANNUALLY
EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: Applicants education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.
ELIGIBILITY: Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to this position identified as positions of trust will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a Fingerprint check.
PROBATION: All persons, including current City employees, selected from this position will be on probation for 6 months.
CLASS DESCRIPTION
A Welder applies heat to metal pieces to melt, fuse and then form a permanent bond. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.
Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in a repair shop where there is exposure to welding torches, gases, fumes and dust. Work requires strenuous physical exertion including lifting, bending, stooping and working in awkward positions.
SELECTION PROCESS
All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:
EDUCATION: Have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate
AND
EXPERIENCE: Have three years of experience in welding work.
OR
NOTES (EQUIVALENCIES): Have six months of additional experience in welding work may be substituted for each year of the high school or GED requirement. Completion of one year of the required coursework in a welding curriculum in an accredited high school or vocational school may be substituted for six months of the experience requirement.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES: A valid Maryland class C Noncommercial driver's license, or an equivalent out-of-state driver's license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management may be required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of the tools, materials and techniques used in welding work.
- Knowledge of parts replacement and alignment procedures.
- Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
- Ability to read and understand work orders, specifications and blueprints.
- Ability to safely use gas and electric arc welding equipment.
- Ability to inspect weld for bead size and other specifications.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.
The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
NOTE: Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment to some positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Ayomide Arodoye, HR Specialist II via email at Ayomide.Arodoye@baltimorecity.gov
Financial Disclosure:
This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.
BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER