Build Your Future with the City of Boca Raton!
At the City of Boca Raton, a career in public service is more than a job — it’s your chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and sustainable coastal community. Driven by our core values of Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Trust, we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel appreciated, inspired, and supported.
Why Boca Raton?
As the second largest city in Palm Beach County, the City of Boca Raton offers robust benefits to its employees:
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Health Insurance Benefits: No-cost employee Medical, Dental & Vision plans
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Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidays
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Continuous Service Benefit: Paid out annually after 5 years of service
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Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedule
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Retirement Plans: Two pension/retirement options to choose from
Whether you're starting out or looking to take your public service career to the next level, the City of Boca Raton offers the tools, resources, and culture to help you succeed.
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General Statement of Job:
Performs the installation, maintenance and repair of rough and finished carpentry. Employee performs skilled work requiring the use of standard trade practices and hand, bench and power driven woodworking tools and machinery; Employee is responsible for ensuring all work is performed in compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements; work is performed with a considerable amount of independence and may lead and/or instruct unskilled or semiskilled assistants, but confers with supervisor when necessary; work is periodically inspected during progress or upon completion for workmanship and general compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school;
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Certificate of completion of vocational/technical certification in carpentry work, or completion of a recognized apprenticeship program;
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Four (4) years of experience in the major elements of the trade.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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General Contractors, Building Contractors or Specialty License.
POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:
Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:
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FDLE/CJIS Criminal History Record Check
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Employment Verifications
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Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
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Certification/ License Verification
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Physical Examination
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Drug and Alcohol Screening
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years.
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Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to their date of hire and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.
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Must be able to work a variable five (5) day schedule within a seven (7) day week.
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Required tools upon employment: Hammer, Utility Knife, Chalk line, Hand Saw, Speed square, Framing square, Set of Screwdrivers, Tin snips, 25 ft. Measuring Tape, Set of Wood Chisels, two (2) foot level, Torpedo level, Caulk Gun, Pliers, Channel Locks, Drywall / Keyhole Saw
