Job details
Salary $15.00 – $18.58 an hour
Encouraged to Apply
Military encouraged
Job Type Full-time
Full Job Description
This is unskilled and limited semi-skilled manual work at the Cosme Water Plant in Northwest Hillsborough Countyand pumping stations located in the City of St. Petersburgrequiring the application of skills and knowledge above the basic laboring level. Work is characterized by advanced manual tasks to include mowing, painting, operation of trucks and trailers, and the use of specialized equipment such as hand and power tools, pressure washers, pumps, and generators. An employee in this class may also act as lead worker for intermittent periods.
Salary:$15.00 – $18.58 Hourly
Close Date: Open Until FilledTo QualifyMinimum Qualifications. Applicants must:
- Possess and continue to maintain a valid Driver License.
- Be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Be able to plan and organize routine work details.
- Be able to work a flexible schedule.
- Be able to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time, sometimes under unfavorable weather conditions.
- Be able to operate off-road equipment including tractors and skid-steers.
- Be able to demonstrate knowledge, training, and experience in confined space entry procedures.
- Be able to climb (including extreme heights).
- Acknowledge this position is designated as Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into the position, you must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster.
Desirable Qualifications: Preferred applicants: - Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalency.
- Have considerable experience performing building and property maintenance and repair tasks.
- Have some knowledge of cleaning materials, methods, equipment, and procedures.
- Have experience operating small turf maintenance equipment.
Selection Process
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.
The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.How To Appl. Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs – Select Apply for Jobs/Register/View Job Postings. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate.
The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans’ Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.
