7395-Ornamental Iron Worker

Compensation set id: Citywide MTA

Ornamental Iron Worker

Job classification

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Current compensation plan

Effective: Jan 06, 2024

See Historic and future compensation information for this class

Step:	Step 1	Step 2	Step 3	Step 4	Step 5
Rate /hr:	$45.7625	$48.0500	$50.4375	$52.9375	$55.6000
Rate /biweekly:	$3,661.00	$3,844.00	$4,035.00	$4,235.00	$4,448.00
Rate /year:	$95,186	$99,944	$104,910	$110,110	$115,648

Additional notes: Appointments to this job class enter at Step 5.

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Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

JOB CODE TITLE: ORNAMENTAL IRON WORKER JOB CODE: 7395

Business Unit: COMMN

Definition:

Under general supervision, the essential functions of an Ornamental Iron Worker include: performing skilled work in connection with the fabricating, installing, dismantling, maintaining and repairing of structural members, steel rolling doors, chain link fences, fire escapes, drop ladders, hand rails, guard rails, ornamental iron gates and other metal structures; and other job-related duties as required. Some incumbents may exercise work direction over subordinate personnel assisting or engaging in such work.

The nature of the work requires the ability and physical stamina to: climb and work from ladders and extension ladders at varying heights up to 220 ft; work on scaffolds and off mechanical high-lifts; stoop and crawl into confined spaces; operate equipment; pass a medical qualification examination for the use of respirators and wear face-fitting respiratory protection; use hand and power tools; use arc welding equipment such as Oxy/Acetylene, MIG and TIG; and lift and carry 50 lbs. Work may be performed under inclement weather conditions and in potentially hazardous environments under controlled conditions.

Distinguishing Features:

This job code, reporting to an Ornamental Iron Worker Supervisor, performs journey-level ironwork. It is distinguished from the Ornamental Iron Worker Supervisor job code in that it does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Supervision Exercised: None

Examples of Important and Essential Duties:

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Installs and repairs steel rolling doors; removes and replaces damaged steel slats, guides and rolling door operating gear.

2. Fabricates new parts.

3. Installs and repairs chain link fences and gates; may prepare labor and material cost estimates for such work.

4. Installs and services steel and aluminum sash.

5. Install and services fire escapes; inspects drop ladders.

6. Fabricates and installs, or repairs if damaged, hand rails, guard rails and play equipment.

7. Fabricates and installs ornamental iron gates, fences and window grills.

8. Fabricates and installs rebar.

9. Arc welds, acetylene welds and mig welds.

JOB CODE TITLE: ORNAMENTAL IRON WORKER JOB CODE: 7395

Business Unit: COMMN

10. Maintains shop equipment; orders and maintains records of materials and supplies.

11. Drives city vehicles to transport personnel, tools, equipment and supplies to changing job sites and/or perform duties of the job. Some vehicles may require Class B driver's license.

Job Related and Essential Qualifications:

Knowledge of: ornamental iron work methods and techniques; tools, materials and equipment used in ornamental iron work; and safety procedures.

Ability to: read and understand blueprints, shop sketches and drawings; communicate verbally; perform iron work; work cooperatively with others; and drive city vehicles while maintaining insurability.

Experience and Training Guidelines:

1. Successful completion of a recognized Iron Worker Apprenticeship Program of 3 years and 3 years verifiable journey-level experience as an ornamental iron worker.

OR

A combination of 8 years verifiable training/experience as an ornamental iron worker, of which 3 years must be

journey-level;

AND

2. Possession of valid California driver's license (to be presented at time of appointment). Applicants selected for employment must be insurable and maintain insurability under the department's automobile liability insurance policy.

Some positions may require a valid California Class B driver's license, welding certification and/or experience installing/maintaining steel rolling doors.

License: Possession of a California driver's license. Some positions may require possession of a Class B driver's license.

Special Requirements: Some positions may require welding certification and/or experience installing/maintaining steel rolling doors.

Effective Date: 8/7/72

Amended Date: 7/1/77

Amended Date: 10/29/01

Reason for Amendment:

To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities defined in the most recent job analysis for this job code.

Standard information

Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Historic and future compensation

Effective (Sched)	Step 1	Step 2	Step 3	Step 4	Step 5
Jan 06, 2024 (Y)	$45.7625	$48.0500	$50.4375	$52.9375	$55.6000
Jul 01, 2023 (X)	$44.7500	$46.9875	$49.3250	$51.7750	$54.3750
Jul 01, 2022 (W)	$43.6625	$45.8375	$48.1250	$50.5125	$53.0500
Jan 08, 2022 (V)	$41.4875	$43.5500	$45.7250	$47.9875	$50.4000
Jul 01, 2021 (U)	$41.2750	$43.3375	$45.5000	$47.7500	$50.1500
Dec 26, 2020 (T)	$39.8750	$41.8625	$43.9500	$46.1250	$48.4500
Jul 01, 2020 (S)	$38.7125	$40.6375	$42.6750	$44.7875	$47.0375