instructor

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equipment operator

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City of Las Vegas

While working for the city of las vegas as an Equipment operator I moved up at a reasonable pace. I started at the bottom working as a healthy park aid then moved to a full time maintenance worker and then to a equipment operator. Its pretty straightforward work with a 4 10's schedule that i liked with overtime available at the maintenance level using a seniority system. Once I became a equipment operator overtime slowed down drastically to the point I had more earning potential at the maintenance level. The benefits were good and days were easy no matter what position you hold. It doesn't matter how long you hold a position in your department once your in your in and almost impossible to get fired unless no call no show or something way out of the box. Once hired you can apply for any position after any amount of time from day one and have priority over outside hires. You apply, get invited to test, then interview. The only thing I didn't like is the step system they utilize for pay raises. It takes ten years to top out in pay for the position held unlike the city of Henderson  Nv wich tops out in 2 years. I started at 14 dollars an hour for part time to salary at 57500 in 3 years. Not too bad, but have to account for cost of living in las vegas nv and surrounding areas. All in all great people and good place to be employed.


What is the best part of working at the company?
Working with the community members as all city employees main purpose should be serving the community in any way they can.   

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Managing staff below me and making an impact on services provided to the community.  

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment and culture is EXTREMELY toxic and unhealthy.   Leadership is a disappointment, it corrupt and manipulative. Would never recommend anyone to work at CLV. They treat employees poorly while saying they provide a good organizational health.  I saw so many people mentally and emotionally get beaten down.   Someone needs to address the behavior of the CMO office and Directors.  

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
One always works more than the 9-10 hour work day.  Rarely time for lunch.  There is very little direction provided and a vision that is always changing so most people don’t know what they are to be doing in these daily job.  Work is other duties as assigned.

From day to day you have a calendar telling you what do do throughout the day/week. I've learned different ways to communicate with children and also adults how to guide a situation on where you want it to go. The management there was great the really looked out for their staff members and did different things to make sure you were fresh and so that you don't get "Burned out." My coworkers were good most of the time. It all depended on their attitudes. most of all we they all knew that we were there for a purpose and that was for the children. The hardest part of the job were at times dealing with parents who knew that they didn't make a payment so at times you have to send their child to the office because the parent didn't pay and when the parent comes in you have to defuse the irate parent. It gets irritating when it keeps happening.

This job is a great stepping stone job. It's a good first job for teenagers, a way to get your foot in the door and learn some job experience, and of course, a city job looks great on the resume. The only thing is, the wages are not great, hours are not great, and you're expected to do more than is adequate for your pay. They have no security guards there, but tons of homeless wander in through the building, and it is your job to check on them and ask them to leave. While you're being paid $14/hr. There are no ways to move up within the company unless you have previous experience as a recreation leader, and for you to move up you HAVE to become a full-time worker, which kind of sucks. But other than that, it is a cool experience to meet new people, help with hosting cool events, and its overall a decent first job experience for teenagers. 

I enjoyed being in charge of a Planning Commission team and the demands that it put on me to be at my best all the time. I worked on a team with three others to accomplish our task. Keep in mind, I worked there during the building boom, so a typical Planning Commission agenda would have anywhere from 70 to 120 items on it. The variety of projects that I was able to review was phenomenal and memorable. Working on reviews of subdivisions to arenas to casinos! It was a job that I was proud to have had, but it did eventually get to you and burn you out! By the end of my time there, they had gotten very nit-picky about everything, to the point where we had to sign in and out when we went to the bathroom!

A typical day at this place consists of checking the students in, snack time, homework time, play time, and then the students go home. The person who makes the decisions on who gets hired here has friends within the company and lets them off the hook when they fail terribly at their job, like losing a special needs child on the clock, for instance. Instead of that site leader being fired, they were moved to another school. They let go of good hardworking employees who actually care about the students we're supposed to take care of, and instead let people who sleep on the job and are just there to collect a check skate through. I would never work here again but it's a good job to gain some experience

I would arrive 15 minutes early to set up the computer and set out the sign in sheet for the Lead and parents to sign in. Mornings the kids are sleepy so we color and play or teach Tic Tac Toe. We Escort the Kinder's to their play yard. Put everything away till afternoon, after school. I always showed up 15 early to set the food out, turn the computer on with the PM sign out sheet. Served the meals, cleaned up, they read or did homework and we help with that. Afterwards we played games or went out to the playground depending on the weather. Checked ID's when picking up a child. When the last one leaves we put everything away for the next day, turn out the lights and make sure the doors are locked.

I would start by cleaning the dog/cat kennels. Then i would feed all housed animals.
I would hit the streets to patrol for  and pick up animals at large. Do proper paperwork for any incoming animals whether picked up on streets or owner surrender.
I learned quite a lot about interactions between animal and humans. I learned how to successfully handle/capture feral dogs and cats as well as wild animals such as skunks, coyotes, hawks and livestock animals.
The hardest part of my job as having to humanely euthanize animals.
The most enjoyable part of my job was the interaction with the vast variety animals

Even though my time working at the city was for a summer, i really enjoyed every day because i felt so welcome in my working environment. A typical work day starts early in the morning to beat the heat, and we would then go out in groups to clean parks and recreational areas. Management was decent in itself, but i felt they were slightly under qualified. The hardest part of the job was mostly the heat beating down on you, as most of our time was spent outdoors. You remember bonding the most, because that made the most memorable moments I made with my co-workers. I cannot recommend the city enough.

I worked for the City at East Las Vegas Community Center for about a year. It was a fun job, and it was wonderful to work so many events for the community and meet tons of different people. But, the pay isn't great, and some of the managers play favorites. I wouldn't trust the staff, I'd say keep to yourself and pick & choose wisely who you decide to let into your personal life. There are good moments, there are bad, and you have to deal with a lot of homeless people, which isn't always fun. But, overall, it's a fun work environment and a good stepping stone job that can hold you over until you find somewhere else. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Instructor 8 salaries reported	$21.52 per hour
Assistant 3 salaries reported	$17.17 per hour
Equipment operator 2 salaries reported	$25.31 per hour
Correctional officer 5 salaries reported	$74,162 per year
Marshal 5 salaries reported	$75,984 per year

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