Masonry Helper - Miami Beach, United States - City of Miami Beach, FL

Description

Salary : $1, $2,260.34 Biweekly

Location : Miami Beach, FL

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 2196

Department: Public Works Streets

Opening Date: 05/01/2024

Closing Date: 5/15/2024 5:00 PM Eastern

Nature of Work

Semi-skilled work at the apprentice level as a helper to masons or other supervisors working with masonry.

Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties

• Assists in the construction of a variety of masonry, stone, concrete, and cement structures to assist in the laying of cement block and bricks in auxiliary buildings and structures.
  
• Assists in the forming, placing, finishing, and repair of concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks.
  
• Drives a truck in the transporting of workers and materials to and from locations.
  
• Adheres to standard safety procedures.
  
• Establishes and maintains effective working relations with employees and the public.
  
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Six (6) months verifiable experience in concrete finishing work and form building.
  
• Driver's license.
  
• Obtain Class "B" Commercial Driver's License valid for air brakes within 90 days of appointment.

Physical Requirements:

• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact.
  
• Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, word processor, calculator, copier, and fax machine.
  
• Significant walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, and kneeling.
  
• Some crawling, reaching, and handling, sitting, standing, pushing and pulling.
  
• Heavy lifting - excessive bending and kneeling.

For all positions:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.
• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Performs related work as required
• Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach

For all technical, professional, supervisory and managerial positions:

• Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City's strategic plan.

Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility. City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified.

Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year) must be submitted with the application

Benefits are available to FULL-TIME employees only. The City of Miami Beach offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 12 vacation, 12 sick days, 15 paid holidays (11 holidays and 4 floating holidays); partially sponsored by the City group medical (including visual) and dental insurance, life insurance. Excellent retirement plan: pre-tax employee contribution added to the City's contribution; 5 year "cliff vesting."

Voluntary Benefits (fully paid by the employee, but payroll deductible): flexible spending account; 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and Roth IRA; universal and critical life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care, and lump sum cancer policy. Also, U.S. Legal Services, tuition assistance, pre-tax payroll contributions, continuation of medical and dental coverage up to 18 months upon termination (COBRA).

For a more detailed overview of the benefit package, please visit Benefits section at

01

Do you have six (6) months verifiable experience in concrete finishing work and form building?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you currently possess a valid Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

03

I acknowledge that I must obtain Class "B" Commercial Driver's License valid for air brakes within 90 days of appointment

• Yes
• No

Required Question