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Job Description
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
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Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package HERE.
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.
For more details visit our Careers Page, by clicking HERE.
Learn more about our Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs) between the City and its bargaining units, by clicking HERE.
Closing Date/Time: 3/9/2025 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Palo Alto
Show morePalo Alto is located about 35 miles south of San Francisco; and 14 miles north of San Jose. Palo Alto, known as the “Birthplace of Silicon Valley” and global center of technology and innovation, is the corporate headquarters for many world-class companies and research facilities such as VMWare, Hewlett-Packard, IDEO, Tesla, and Skype. Home to Stanford University and a top-ranked public school system, Palo Alto also features beautiful and historic residential neighborhoods, vibrant shopping and retail districts.
Palo Alto has a highly educated and culturally sophisticated citizenry that is actively engaged in making a difference both locally and globally. Unique among city organizations, Palo Alto operates a full-array of services including its own gas, electric, water, sewer, refuse and storm drainage provided at very competitive rates for its customers.
The birthplace of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto, is a community of approximately 68,000 residents and nearly 100,000 jobs. Located on the mid-Peninsula between San Francisco and San Jose, Palo Alto is recognized worldwide as a leader in cutting-edge technology, medicine, and green innovation. Many world-class businesses maintained or started offices here, including Amazon, Tesla, Hewlett Packard, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Rivian, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, SAP Ariba, Houzz, Varian Medical Systems, and VMware. Numerous start-ups are also at home in Palo Alto, arguably making it the startup capital of the world.
Stanford University is foundational to the history and prestige of Palo Alto, reflected in the community’s dedication to life-long learning. Stanford’s cultural and educational offerings are integral to the vibrancy and charm of Palo Alto, while the City’s exceptional K-12 school district ranks among the top public school systems in the country. With more than 50% of adult residents holding a graduate degree or higher, Palo Alto is frequently listed as one of the most educated cities in the nation.
Home to picturesque tree-lined streets, bike lanes, and historic buildings that reflect its California heritage, Palo Alto boasts a genuine sense of community and an active citizenry with strong environmental values. Beautiful neighborhoods are complemented by vibrant commercial corridors and a bustling economy with premium shopping and dining options. Excellent health care facilities, performing arts, and diverse recreational opportunities are just some of this incredibly desirable community’s cherished amenities.
Join an Award Winning Team
Palo Alto is an award-winning City recognized nationwide as innovative and well-managed. Palo Alto is one of a small number of California cities with a AAA bond rating. Recently, Palo Alto became one of the most livable cities in the U.S. by Livability.com. It's the only city to receive the Platinum Beacon Award in sustainability best practices by California’s Institute for Local Government.
We offer a variety of career paths that relate to building and improving communities. The City has fourteen departments employing 1,000 full-time staff. Police officers, fire fighters, paramedics, and building inspectors keep us safe. Engineers and public works staff build and re-build the physical infrastructure. City planners help envision and shape future community growth. Recreation, arts and library professionals enhance community life. Utilities provides electric, gas, water, sewer and other services. Internal services departments help manage, staff, and protect the City.
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