Sheet Metal Worker - Port of San Francisco (7376) - TPV
2 days ago
San Francisco
Job DescriptionCompany Description Appointment Type: Temporary Provisional (TPV). This is not a permanent appointment. A provisional appointee must participate and be successful in a Civil Service examination for this classification and be selected through an open competitive process in order to be considered for permanent appointment. Provisional appointments may not exceed three (3) years. Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below: • Application Opening: October 10, 2025, • Application Filing Deadline: November 3, 2025, • Annual Compensation Range: $121,030 - $147,108 The Port’s diverse business portfolio includes over 550 ground, commercial, retail, office, industrial and maritime industrial leases including cargo shipping, layberthing, excursion boats, ferry boats, fishing and fish processing/distribution, tourism, filming, harbor services, and cruise operations. With some of the most flexible cargo handling facilities on the West Coast, as well as naturally deep water, the Port can handle various types of cargo such as, dry-bulk, neo-bulk, roll-on/roll-off, and project cargoes. The Port of San Francisco has many internationally recognized landmarks such as Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, the Exploratorium, the Ferry Building and Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants baseball team. With its unique and historic properties, the Port is home to a variety of tenants and uses. The Port Commission over the last five decades has led a remarkable transformation of the Port; maintaining its industrial maritime heritage while developing new uses, including commercial and public activities, that have helped San Francisco remain one of the most visited and popular cities on the globe. For more information about the Port of San Francisco, visit SFPort.com. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Job Description Under general supervision, the Sheet Metal Worker cuts, forms, fabricates, and installs various gauge sheet metal fixtures, systems, reinforcements and structures, repairs and/or replaces damaged sheet metal fittings or assemblies. The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to: • Interprets work orders or blueprints to determine work requirements, material types, dimensions, and fabrication method., • Selects and marks materials in accordance with specifications, minimizing waste and using environmentally responsible products., • Cuts sheet metal parts using hand or power tools., • Forms, bends, and assembles components using mechanical fastening or welding techniques., • Performs fabrication and repair work using stainless steel, aluminum, and galvanized metals in marine and saltwater environments., • Performs work at elevated locations, including barges, scaffolding, ladders, and aerial lifts, while adhering to safety protocols in a waterfront environment., • Installs sheet metal components in place, aligning and connecting assemblies with existing structures or systems., • Uses soldering and welding techniques to join sheet metal elements such as arc, MIG, TIG, and/or spot welding to fabricate or repair sheet metal items., • Fabricates and installs HVAC systems and associated sheet metal components, including custom roof drainage systems and parapet flashings., • Installs architectural sheet metal products including skylights, gutters, downspouts, parapet flashings, and louvers. The nature of this work demands physical effort, manual dexterity, and the ability to work in environments where there is exposure to potentially hazardous conditions. Qualifications Education Requires completion of a recognized sheet metal worker's apprenticeship program (in the Building Trades). Experience Three (3) years of journeyman level sheet metal working experience. License and Certification Possession of a valid California driver’s license (to be presented at time of appointment). Insurability under the Port’s automobile liability insurance must be maintained throughout employment. Substitution Additional qualifying journeyman-level sheet metal working experience may be substituted for the required sheet metal worker's apprenticeship program on a year-for-year basis. Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. Desirable Qualifications: The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring: The Ideal Candidate will: • Have the ability to retrofit architectural sheet metal on historic structures., • Be skilled in constructing and installing expanded metal enclosures and ladder access barriers., • Be proficient in MIG/TIG welding for precision fabrication using thin-gauge metals., • Have experience fabricating and installing restroom partitions, stainless steel countertops, and related fixtures., • Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing conditions and job priorities., • Be capable of recording material usage, progress, and site conditions for reporting. Please make sure it is clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications. Note: Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility or disqualification. Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. Additional Information Selection Procedures: Applications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience and education. Additional mechanisms may be implemented in order to determine candidate’s qualifications. Only those applicants who most closely meet the needs of the Department will be invited to continue in the selection process. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview. 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Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received. Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco: • Information About the Hiring Process, • Conviction History, • Employee Benefits Overview, • Equal Employment Opportunity, • Disaster Service Worker, • ADA Accommodation, • Right to Work, • Copies of Application Documents The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.