Mason

Job TitleSkilled work in the construction, masonry and concrete structures; concrete work and installations, and cement finishing; plastering; layout and install floor and wall tile; insulate and repair.Illustrative Examples Of Essential Duties• Installs poles, pours, and installs trash cans.• Supports, sets up and dismantles for special events.• Moves furniture.• Builds sea walls and masonry structures.• Repairs bridges, boat docks and boardwalks.• Drives trucks and other equipment (i.e. forklift, crane & back hoe).• Installs lifeguard stands.• Prepares written reports• Plasters walls and ceilings inside/outside.• Installs and layouts asphalt, vinyl and ceramic tiles.• Makes up forms and cement for Walk-of-Stars foot prints.• Builds and installs concrete showers on beach.• Cuts and ties rebar.• Repairs locks.• Repairs roofs.• Installs carpet• Works with and assists other departments.• Transports employees and materials to job.• Erects chain link fences.• Installs signs.• Paints and rustproofs.• Operates a variety of power tools.• Installs metal studs.• Maintains and repairs playground equipment.• Performs related work as required.Minimum RequirementsEighteen (18) months full-time verifiable experience in concrete finishing work and form building including curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and slabs.Driver's license.Obtain Class "B" Florida Commercial Driver's License valid for air brakes within ninety (90) days of appointment.Desired: Two (2) years of commercial experience.Physical RequirementsMust have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact.Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, word processor, calculator, copier, and fax machine.Significant walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, and kneeling.Some crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, pushing, and pulling.Heavy lifting - excessive bending and kneeling.Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. All tasks require the ability to communicate orally.Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as confined space, dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, operating machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards or toxic agents.For All PositionsAbility 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.For all technical, professional, supervisory and managerial positions: 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: 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, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year) must be submitted with the application.BenefitsBenefits 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). For a more detailed overview of the benefit package, please visit Benefits section at