Exempt to Permanent - Ornamental Iron Worker (7395) - Citywide (E10184)

THIS IS A CITYWIDE RECRUITMENT FOR CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEES ONLY

This is an Exempt to Permanent recruitment in accordance with Class-Based Test (CBT) Civil Service Rules. This recruitment is restricted to current exempt employees of the City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Unified School District, or San Francisco City College, working within the 7395 Ornamental Iron Worker classification.

ABOUT THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO:

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

7395 Ornamental Iron Worker (ETP List-ID: E10184) Recruitment:

• Application Opening: September 8, 2026
• Application Deadline: This job will close no sooner than September 15, 2026.
• Annual Salary Range:$103,584-$125,840
• Recruitment ID: ETP-7395-E10184

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.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties:

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.

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.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

1. Current Category 16, 17, or 18 Exempt Employee in Class 7395 who has worked at least 2,080 hours in class 7395; AND

2. 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

3. A combination of 8 years verifiable training/experience as an ornamental iron worker, of which 3 years must be journey-level; AND

4. 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.

Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications.

Special Requirements:

Special Qualifications including specialized knowledge, abilities, education, experience, or license may be established for individual positions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to a lower score.

SELECTION PROCEDURES:

1. Job Application - Applicants must fully complete the job application. Information from resumes does not substitute for the information on the job application or preliminary questionnaire.

2. Preliminary Questionnaire - Training and Experience Assessment (100% weight) - During the application process, candidates will be prompted to complete a Preliminary Questionnaire as part of the online employment process. Please answer the Preliminary Questionnaire carefully and thoroughly.  It will serve as the Training and Experience Assessment for this recruitment and will be used to determine your eligibility for this recruitment as well as your score and rank on the eligible list. Qualified applicants will be ranked on the eligible list based on the length of their provisional City service in the 7395 Ornamental Iron Worker classification, along with any additional qualifying points (e.g., promotive status), as outlined in Civil Service Commission (CSC) rules. All work history will be verified using official City records, which will serve as the final authority in determining qualifying service.

Eligible List/Score Report:
A confidential eligible list of qualified candidates will be created and used for certification purposes only. A score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this selection process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be 6 months and may be extended with approval of the Human Resources Director.

CERTIFICATION RULE

The certification rule for this recruitment is Rule of the List.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ and begin the application process.

• Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screen

Note:

1. Please ensure the information on your application is accurate. It may not be possible to change after you’ve applied.

2. Your first and last name should match your legal ID for verification purposes. A preferred first name may be included in parentheses. Here is an example: Samuel (Sam) Jackson

3. Your email address should be consistent across all jobs applied to on our website.

4. Use a personal and not a shared email address. Doing so may prevent your application from submitting properly.

Upon successful submission, applicants will receive a confirmation email from notification@smartrecruiters.com.  Keep this email for your records. If you do not receive it, your application was not submitted successfully.

Important Email Contact Information: Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is your responsibility to ensure that your registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that emails from CCSF is not blocked on your computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).

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
• Veterans Preference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights: Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations.  [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/. The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4.  Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement.  Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at http://sfgov.org/civilservice/rules.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Sadia Afandi at Sadia.afandi@sfport.com. Be sure to include the recruitment ID, ETP-7395-E10184, in your subject line.  

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.