Laborer

City of Hollywood, FL; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hollywood is seeking dependable workers for unskilled to semi-skilled maintenance of municipal property. You'll perform routine manual labor, handle basic construction tasks, assist skilled staff, and help keep facilities clean and safe.

The role requires physical stamina and adherence to safety standards in varying weather and hours. The position offers opportunities to work with a dedicated team, participate in a comprehensive benefits package, and grow within a large municipal

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in the field preferred.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding work.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads dirt, lumber, asphalt and reinforcing steel.
• Mows, rakes and loads grass; assists in watering shrubs.
• Prepares ground and sets forms for concrete work; mixes, pours and levels concrete.
• Breaks pavement and saws concrete; repairs asphalt roadways.
• Excavates and backfills ditches; operates tampers.
• Sweeps and polishes floors; vacuums; cleans restrooms and disposes trash.
• Assembles field sports equipment; lines playing areas.
• Performs minor repairs to equipment and buildings.
• Assist skilled personnel in the fulfillment of their assignments.

Skills

Manual labor

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Come to a City that Builds Careers! As one of the largest cities in Broward County, the City of Hollywood provides an energetic, innovative and collaborative work environment for its employees. Want Top Notch Insurance? We offer low cost health insurance giving you the best value - Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans. Need Work Life Balance? We have got you covered with a 4-Day Work Week and an Award Winning Wellness Program. And We Dont Stop There. The City of Hollywood provides a generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave. Repaying Student Loans? Employees at the City with 10 years of public service and on-time payments qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

For more information about this position and our competitive pay, benefits package and pension plan, refer to this job posting or our City website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hollywoodfl.

This is unskilled and limited semi-skilled work in the cleaning and maintenance of municipal property. Employees in this class utilize a variety of common and specialized equipment to perform routine manual work. Work is physically demanding and incumbents are occasionally exposed to adverse weather conditions. Assignments and work methods are outlined in detail and work may be subject to close supervision.

• Loads and unloads dirt, lumber, asphalt and reinforcing steel.
• Mows, rakes and loads grass; assists in the watering of grass, shrubbery and trees.
• Prepares ground and sets forms for concrete work; mixes, pours and levels concrete; breaks pavement and saws concrete; repairs asphalt roadways.
• Excavates and backfills ditches; operates compaction tampers to level ground.
• Sweeps and polishes floor; vacuums carpeting; moves and cleans furniture; cleans restrooms, collects and disposes of trash.
• Assembles field sports equipment; lines playing areas.
• Performs minor repairs to equipment and buildings.
• Assist skilled personnel in the fulfillment of their assignments.
• Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
• Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
• Performs related work as required for this position description only.

REQUIRED

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

PREFERRED

One (1) year experience in the field.

Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.

NOTE

This position will work varied hours, which may include nights and weekends.

Required Education and Background Information

Look over the announcement carefully to determine your eligibility. Please note minimum education and experience requirements. Closed competitive positions are open only to employees while open competitive positions are open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications for the position. Evidence of a GED test score is required if submitted for high school diploma. Applicants are responsible for clearly documenting work experience and/or providing all relevant information at the time of application. Additional information will not be accepted after the announcement closing date. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214) and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes. For additional information, please refer to Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs.

All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position. In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment.

Applicants who are considered for employment will be required to pay $62.00 for the background investigation.

EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES

• The relative must have competed in an appropriate examination process as determined by Human Resources and be placed on a civil service eligibility list;
• The relative must be among the top three ranked candidates available on the certified eligibility list unless expanded by the Civil Service Board;
• The Department or Office Director and the Director, Human Resources must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee.

As of 12/15/2005 the City will require all newly hired employees to sign an affidavit affirming non-usage of tobacco or tobacco products within the last year prior to submission of application and will continue to be a non-user of tobacco products throughout employment with the City of Hollywood.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The Employment Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination and workplace to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of special needs by calling [phone].

All applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, abilities, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression (except as limited by law, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational disqualifications).

The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer.