Cement Finisher

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Cement Finisher

Salary

$87,256.00 - $107,140.80 Annually

Location

Palo Alto, CA

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

202400785

Department

Public Works Department

Opening Date

02/23/2025

Closing Date

3/9/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

The Public Works Department provides daily services integral to the community. The mission of the department is to provide quality services with commitment, courtesy, and pride. The Public Works staff strives to offer efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible services that make Palo Alto a beautiful, vibrant, and appealing City in which to live and work.

The Public Works Department Public Services Division is looking to fill a Cement Finisher position and is seeking a candidate with a strong work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidates will foster effective and cooperative working relationships with City staff and citizens at large.

Learn more about the Public Works Department, click HERE (https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Public-Works)

Learn more about compensation (SEIU) plan, click HERE (https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Human-Resources/Labor-Agreements-and-Salary-Schedules)

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package HERE. (https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Human-Resources/Palo-Alto-Careers)

Schedule: This role is in person and schedule can be 9/80 (every other Friday off). M-Th 06:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., 9/80 Friday shift 06:30-3:00 p.m.

Essential Duties

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Knowledge of and ability to perform concrete construction and finish work

• Ability to do basic calculation of concrete areas and volumes

• Ability to lift and use 90-lb. jackhammer

• Ability to operate a dump truck, bobcat with attachments, concrete saw, and mechanical grinders, and related equipment and tools

• Ability to perform basic calculations of concrete areas and volumes

• Ability to perform basic plumbing to replace sprinklers and/or irrigation systems

• Skill in basic carpentry and masonry to restore property damaged during demolition phase

• Ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include walking, standing or kneeling for extended periods of time and operating assigned equipment and vehicles

• Ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions

• Ability to operate assigned equipment

• Ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.

Minimum Qualifications

Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities which would typically be acquired through:

• High school graduate or GED preferred;

and

• Two years of experience in general construction and maintenance, of which at least one year performing journey level concrete forming and finishing.

Special Requirements:

• Ability to pass drug test as mandated by the Department of Transportation

• Possession of a valid California Class A driver's license at the time of appointment or ability to acquire during the first six months of employment.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Construction site environment; exposure to dust and noise; lifting, standing, climbing and kneeling; work in inclement weather conditions.

Supplemental Information

The Selection Process:

• Applicants will receive recruitment status notifications via email. Governmentjobs.com account also has notification status updates.

• Applicants will be screened throughout the posting process and highly qualified candidates may be invited to interview at any time after the posting closes.

Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have technical difficulties while applying online, please contact NeoGov's Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday. For general inquiries please contact our Recruitment Team at recruit@cityofpaloalto.org or 650-329-2376.

This position is represented by Service Employee International Union (SEIU).

The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to quali fi ed individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.