Salary: $25.87 – $42.86 Hourly
Location : Boca Raton, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 03171
Department: Recreation Services – BPD
Division: Gumbo Limbo 64/31032
Opening Date: 05/19/2023
Closing Date: 6/16/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N
Job Description
Do you want to be a part of the team that helps make the City of Boca Raton one of the best places to live, work and play? We provide world class services, parks, beaches, and public safety. This can only happen when the best, brightest, and most committed individuals come to work for our City. We encourage like-minded individuals to apply and be part of our team! Come join us #WorkforBoca
SCHEDULE
Sunday – Thursday: 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Holidays and special events required as needed
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
Performs difficult skilled and intermediate technical work supervising the maintenance and repair of a large City building; does related work as required. Work is performed under general supervision. Supervision is exercised over a large crew of unskilled, semiskilled, and skilled workers.
TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:
Schedules work projects and assigns staff and equipment; orders require parts and supplies to maintain building; Gives technical advice and assistant to personnel;
Responsible for the maintenance and set-ups of various areas of the building; Schedules and inspects work performed by vendors;
Checks progress of various projects;
Coordinates the use of available equipment, materials, and personnel for events, and activities conducted inside and outside the facility;
Writes and conducts employee performance evaluations;
Assists with budget preparation by obtaining bids and forecasting needs for the facility.
Receives requests for emergency and unscheduled work and coordinates completion of task;
May supervise assigned areas such as landscaping or building maintenance.
RELATED TASKS:
Participates in employee evaluations; assist with budget preparation and monitoring;
Performs related tasks as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of the methods and practices of and the equipment and tools used in the repair and/or maintenance of parks and related facilities; thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work and related equipment operation; skill in the use of the equipment and tools of the trade; ability to prepare plans and detailed reports; ability to plan and supervise the work of skilled, semiskilled, and unskilled workers; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other departmental staff, contractors, and the general public.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Associate degree from an accredited junior college or any equivalent combination of education and experience, plus four (4) years of experience in park or general maintenance work.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid State of Florida Class “E” driver’s license with no more than six (6) points within a three (3) year period.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to lift, carry and push articles weighing up to 50 lbs. Must be able to wear hard hat/helmet, safety glasses, goggles, safety shoes/boots, hearing protectors, welder’s helmet, faceshield, safety harness, safety vest, and gloves. Exposure to extreme temperatures, animals/insects, electrical hazards, confined spaces, heights, noise, vibration, dust, vapors, fumes, mist, smoke, toxic metals, poisons, irritants, and moving mechanical parts.
POST-OFFER BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
The background check process for this position may include:
- Criminal Background Check
- Employment Verification
- Reference Checks
- Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
- Workers’ Compensation
- Physical
- Drug and Alcohol Screen
The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran’s Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
BENEFITS SUMMARY
Full-Time Non-Bargaining Employees
ANNUAL LEAVE: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service, and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours.
Year of Service Accrual 0 to 5 full years 8 hours per month 5 to 10 full years 10 hours per month 10 to 15 full years 12 hours per month 15 full years and over 14 hours per month
CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE: Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year.
SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows:
Years of service Percentage Less than 2 full years 0% 2 to 5 full years 10% 5 to 10 full years 20% 10 full years or more 30% Retirement (normal, early or disability) 50%
HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) – Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee Dental (DHMO or Basic PPO Plan) & Vision (Basic Plan) paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the Employee + Dependent(s) for the Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan.
CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT: As of December 1 each year – Paid during the month of December.
Year of Service Benefit 5 to 10 full years $600 annually 10 to 15 full years $800 annually 15 full years and over $1,100 annually
RETIREMENT PLANS: The two pension/retirement options are listed below:
- An option to enroll in a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The Defined Contribution Retirement Plan will not require a mandatory contribution. The City will contribute seven (7%) percent of the annual base wages annually. The vesting period for this plan shall be one (1) year from date of hire in the classified service, which coincides with your one-year probationary period.
- An option to enroll in a Defined Benefit Retirement Plan option is available. There is a ten (10) year vesting period with a multiplier of 2.00% at normal retirement and a mandatory seven and three-quarters (7.75%) percent employee contribution.
- The two (2) options will be fully explained prior to an irrevocable selection.
Optional: 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan is available.
HOLIDAYS: 14 per year: 11 recognized holidays and 3 floating days which are allocated for the fiscal year beginning October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1.5 floating holidays. Floating holidays must be used within the fiscal year. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays.
FUNERAL LEAVE: Up to 3 workdays – In State; Up to 5 workdays – Out of State
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City’s Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds.
MILITARY LEAVE: Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year.
EAP: Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cigna’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you possess a valid State of Florida driver’s license?
- Yes
- No
03
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
- Less than High School
- High School Diploma or GED
- Trade or Vocational School
- Associates Degree or 60 credits of college courses
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Masters Degree
- Doctoral Degree
04
What area of study is your education?
05
How many years of experience do you have supervising facility and/or building maintenance and grounds operations?
- I have no previous experience
- 6 months but less than 1 year of experience
- 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
- 2 years but less than 3 years of experience
- 3 years but less than 4 years of experience
- 4 years but less than 5 years or more
- 5 years or more
06
Please briefly describe any work experience you have in supervising facility and/or building maintenance and grounds operations. This experience must be clearly listed on your application. NOTE: “See Resume” will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state “N/A”
07
To be considered for employment with the City of Boca Raton, applicants must provide at least ten (10) years of continuous history. Did you account for the last ten (10) year period including all employment, periods of inactivity, school and/or retirement?
- Yes
- No
Required Question