New York City / Department of Parks & Recreation / Blacksmith's Helper

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Blacksmith's Helper

Operate, maintain, and repair equipment or facilities, performing skilled hands-on work.

7 employees hold this title in Department of Parks & Recreation. Median total compensation for the role is $111,626, above the department median of $17,347.

Employees: 7
Total payroll: $784.5K
Role median: $111,626
Agency median: $17,347
Comparison: Above

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Blacksmith's Helper is held in 2 New York City departments. In Department of Parks & Recreation, the median of $111,626 ranks #2 of 2.

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Administrative Community Relations Specialist 86
Administrative Community Relations Specialist 13
Administrative Horticulturist 48
Administrative Manager-Non-Mgrl 47
Administrative Parks & Recreation Manager 111
Administrative Project Manager 30
Administrative Staff Analyst 78
Agency Attorney 15
Architect 10
Assistant Civil Engineer 10
Assistant Landscape Architect 19
Associate Park Service Worker 374
Associate Project Manager 70
Associate Staff Analyst 17
Associate Urban Designer 15
Associate Urban Park Ranger 131
Auto Mechanic 29
Blacksmith 13
Carpenter 37
Cement Mason 21
Certified IT Administrator 16
Certified IT Developer 10
Chief Lifeguard 72
City Park Worker 2,028
City Planner 11
City Research Scientist 23
City Seasonal Aide 1,938
Clerical Associate Most Mayoral Ag 22
Climber & Pruner 92
Community Associate 106
Community Coordinator 548
Computer Associate 16
Computer Specialist 12
Construction Project Manager 58
Electrician 35
Exterminator 20
Forester 59
Gardener 182
Investigator 10
IT Automation and Monitoring Engineer 8
IT Project Specialist 24
Job Training Participant 3,673
Landscape Architect 82
Lifeguard 858
Maintenance Worker 92
Painter 50
Park Supervisor 514
Playground Associate 193
Plumber 62
Principal Administrative Associate - Non Supervisor 147
Procurement Analyst 16
Recreation Director 50
Recreation Specialist 224
Recreation Supervisor 141
Staff Analyst 9
Stationary Engineer 63
Steam Fitter 9
Supervisor of Mechanics 13
Telecommunications Associate 9
Urban Park Ranger 591

Record list

Employees with this title

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Devon Smith

Blacksmith's Helper/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$138,061

Base pay: $100,660
Overtime: $28,993
Other pay: $8,408
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,061
Hire date: 1988-11-14
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $388
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 371.5
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,080

Devon Smith works as a Blacksmith's Helper for Department of Parks & Recreation based in Manhattan. Hired in 1988, they have about 37 years of service. Devon earned $138,061 in 2025.

Yoeman Ramdhanie

Blacksmith's Helper/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$126,742

Base pay: $100,660
Overtime: $22,905
Other pay: $3,177
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,742
Hire date: 2021-06-17
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $388
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 286.25
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,080

Yoeman Ramdhanie holds the role of Blacksmith's Helper at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Queens. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $126,742.

Luis Garcia

Blacksmith's Helper/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$117,426

Base pay: $99,109
Overtime: $12,280
Other pay: $6,036
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,426
Hire date: 1988-05-16
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $388
Leave Status as of June 30: On separation leave
Overtime Hours: 158
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Department of Parks & Recreation, Luis Garcia serves as a Blacksmith's Helper based in Manhattan. Hired in 1988, they have about 37 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,426.

Garth Lawrence

Blacksmith's Helper/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$111,626

Base pay: $72,304
Overtime: $33,581
Other pay: $5,741
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,626
Hire date: 2018-05-14
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $388
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 634.75
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,080

Garth Lawrence is a Blacksmith's Helper at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Manhattan. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $111,626.

Miguel Carabajo

Blacksmith's Helper/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$106,840

Base pay: $100,660
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,180
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,840
Hire date: 2017-06-22
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $388
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,080

Miguel Carabajo holds the role of Blacksmith's Helper at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Bronx. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,840.

Thomas Mazzarella

Blacksmith's Helper/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$100,660

Base pay: $100,660
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,660
Hire date: 2016-08-22
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $388
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,080

Thomas Mazzarella is a Blacksmith's Helper at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Bronx. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). 2025 total compensation came to $100,660.

Tomas Casiano

Blacksmith's Helper/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$83,131

Base pay: $82,546
Overtime: $485
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,131
Hire date: 2013-04-30
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $388
Leave Status as of June 30: On separation leave
Overtime Hours: 8
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Department of Parks & Recreation, Tomas Casiano serves as a Blacksmith's Helper based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $83,131.