City of Cincinnati Job Opportunity
Exceptional Appointment Announcement #08-190
(Open to the Public and to City Employees)
Salary: $52,573 annually
PRIORITY DEADLINE: Friday, November 7, 2008, 5:00 p.m.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, December 26, 2008, 5:00 p.m.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS REGARDING DEADLINE DATES
It is in your best interest to apply early. You are advised that we may select a qualified applicant or applicants at any time after the Priority Deadline. This means a candidate may be appointed prior to the Final Deadline date. For the greatest chance of consideration, it is in your best interest to apply as early as possible.
The City of Cincinnati is seeking to fill a Bricklayer position. The position requires extensive knowledge and experience in the masonry restoration aspect of the occupation. The candidate must be educated to perform skilled masonry work in the restoration, preservation, alteration, maintenance, repair, and construction of masonry structures and monuments; including granite, marble, stone, tile, and plaster. The candidate must be able to assess masonry condition, draw conclusions as to cause of damage and recommend a course of action, to restore masonry to its original condition. This masonry craftsman must have knowledge of period masonry materials, mortar recipes, and construction methods. Must be able to work at heights from scaffolding or high lift. Performs other assignments as required. Applicant must be a self-starter, work well in a team environment, and be able to demonstrate the following:
- Restoration, preservation, maintenance, construction and repair of all masonry structures, such as buildings, walls, monuments.
- Establishes the work schedule for providing services on a self-directed basis; supervises lower-level employees as appropriate for specific projects.
- Inspects the work of masonry contractors on restoration and construction projects.
- Trains lower-level employees in proper safety measures and in use of tools.
- Reads and follows construction specifications, drawing and prints, including standard drawings.
- Enters information into computer program for tracking time and requisitioning materials.
- Applies safety principles and practices as stipulated in department policies and procedures and the Employee Safety Instruction Manual (Green Book); identifies unsafe practices and conditions and brings such matters to the attention of the supervisor.
- Assists those contacted in the course of duty in an effective, efficient, and professional manner.
APPLICATION, TRANSCRIPT AND DETAILED RESUME can be filed in person at the Human Resources Department, Two Centennial Plaza, 805 Central Avenue, Suite 200, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, OR mailed through the United States Mail system (postmarked no later than the closing date). No faxed applications or applications returned through the interdepartmental mail system will be accepted. If you are filing by mail, please enclose a copy of your driver’s license with your application form.
Application Packets (Open Position Application, Applicant Flow Sheet, Work Experience Form) can be downloaded from the Internet at http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cityhr/pages/-4284-/.
TRANSCRIPTS showing your qualifications for this position must be submitted by the deadline date. The City does not maintain a transcript file; you must submit transcripts with each application you submit. You may submit a readable photocopy of your official transcripts in lieu of requesting a new copy from the school for each application. Please note: copies of unofficial versions or Internet printouts of transcripts are NOT acceptable.
QUALIFICATIONS: Each applicant must have four years experience as a bricklayer or have completed an apprenticeship program. Experience in refractory work, including ability to lay fireclay brick, to apply fireclay plastic and to mold castables is desirable. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Ohio driver's license is required for some positions. May be required to work irregular hours and be on-call. All required experience must have occurred within the last (5) five years. You are required to show your valid driver's license to the Human Resources Department staff NO LATER THAN THE DEADLINE DATE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS. Must be a Hamilton County resident at the time of appointment.
CONTACT PERSON: Carmelita Jenkins, 513.352.5486
TDD: 513-352-2419
City of Cincinnati, Human Resources Department
Two Centennial Plaza
805 Central Ave, Suite 200
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Date Released: October 20, 2008
“Applications for City positions are considered public records under Ohio’s Public Records Act. As a public record, applications maintained by the City shall be made available to any person requesting to view them.”
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Reasonable accommodation for qualified people with disabilities. To help us achieve the City’s goal to recruit qualified persons with disabilities, please self-identify at the time of application and at employment interviews. Help the City help you!
