Masonry Helper

Job Title

Semi-skilled work at the apprentice level as a helper to masons or other supervisors working with masonry.

Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties

• Assists in the construction of a variety of masonry, stone, concrete, and cement structures to assist in the laying of cement block and bricks in auxiliary buildings and structures.
• Assists in the forming, placing, finishing, and repair of concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks.
• Drives a truck in the transporting of workers and materials to and from locations.
• Adheres to standard safety procedures.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relations with employees and the public.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Requirements

Physical Requirements :

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.

Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Performs related work as required.

Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach.

Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City's strategic plan.

Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility. City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified. Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation must be submitted with the application.

Benefits are available to FULL-TIME employees only. The City of Miami Beach offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 12 vacation, 12 sick days, 15 paid holidays (11 holidays and 4 floating holidays); partially sponsored by the City group medical (including visual) and dental insurance, life insurance. Excellent retirement plan : pre-tax employee contribution added to the City's contribution; 5 year "cliff vesting." Voluntary Benefits (fully paid by the employee, but payroll deductible) : flexible spending account; 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and Roth IRA; universal and critical life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care, and lump sum cancer policy. Also, U.S. Legal Services, tuition assistance, pre-tax payroll contributions, continuation of medical and dental coverage up to 18 months upon termination (COBRA).