Vocational Apprenticeship - Streets Maintenance - Part-Time
About The Position
The City of Boca Raton has established a paid Vocational Apprenticeship Program (Apprenticeship Program). The Apprenticeship Program provides practical on-the-job work experience to individuals who have an interest in learning a trade that will prepare them with skills needed to build a career. The Apprenticeship Program also provides the City of Boca Raton a potential pool of applicants for future permanent employment recruitment. This Apprenticeship Program offers challenging and meaningful tasks for the Apprentice in their field of choice. To apply, the candidate must be legally eligible to work in the United States, be either a high school graduate or have achieved the equivalent of a high school diploma or some technical vocational education/training and be at least 18 years of age. Apprenticeships are offered on an ongoing basis depending upon the needs of participating Departments. All Apprentices receive compensation for hours worked. Compensation is in the form of an hourly wage. All Apprenticeships are part-time. Apprentices are designated as unclassified employees and are ineligible for any benefits or additional compensation of any type (including, but not limited to a bonus, stipend, etc.). Apprentices are assigned a Department Coordinator who directs, supervises and evaluates their work performance and conduct.
Requirements
- Legally eligible to work in the United States
- HS Diploma or equivalent or some technical vocational education/training
- At least 18 years of age
- Complete an online application form
- Complete required testing, if applicable
- Pass a background check
- Fulfilled any pre-requisite OSHA or other mandated training, if applicable
- Be available for an in-person interview (over-the-phone interviews may be arranged)
- Ability to work a minimum of 12 hours per week not to exceed a maximum of 25 hours per week (typically between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday) part-time
- A desire to pursue a career in municipal government
- Requires a minimum commitment of six (6) months, preferably one (1) year
- Good moral character
- Good communication skills
- Strong work ethic
- Able to follow written and verbal directions
- Able to work well with others
- Possession of valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period
- Must be able to lift, carry and/or push articles weighing up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to wear and/or use the appropriate personal protection equipment
- Must be able to sometimes work in adverse weather conditions and noisy environments
- Some knowledge of construction, maintenance and repair of various streets maintenance work
- Some knowledge of the safe use, operation and preventive maintenance of the equipment required in the work
Responsibilities
- Work part-time, but no more than 25 hours per week (or an average of 25 hours per week over a one year period of time)
- Attend a mandatory orientation session and required training sessions
- Adhere to all City and Department policies
- Follow Department directives and complete assignments timely and at least in a satisfactory manner
- Take part in Goal Setting, Performance Evaluation(s) sessions and an Exit Interview with Human Resources
- Wear proper attire while working in accordance with the City of Boca Raton's personnel rules and regulations policy
- Conduct him/herself in a professional manner
- Maintain the confidentiality of any information obtained through the Apprenticeship Program
- Clock in and out each day and manage schedule with assigned Departmental Apprenticeship Coordinator
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
