CURRENT JOB OPENINGS 8/14/2019
All applicants must submit a City of Gulfport Employment Application to be considered for a position. Please direct employment applications to Human Resources Department, City of Gulfport, 2401 -53rd Street South, Gulfport, FL 33707, via email to
sfarrell@mygulfport.us or via fax at (727) 893-1026.
LIBRARY PAGE – Routine manual and clerical work in removing and shelving books, periodicals, and other print and non-print library materials, and performing related tasks. Responsible for keeping the library neat and orderly and for assistant other staff in carrying out a variety of library programs and activities. Some knowledge of the purposes and function of public libraries. Excellent internal and external customer service skills. Ability to learn routine library procedures readily. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, and to work independently. Ability to work flexible hours and weekends. Ability and willingness to preform manual labor at a rapid pace and sufficient physical strength and agility to do continuous physical activity. Ability to lift 35 pounds and to push and pull heavy objects. Job requires standing, walking, sitting, pushing, pulling, crawling, bending, stooping and reaching. Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. Entry $10.786/ hour. Background checks, fingerprint check, drug screening and physical will be conducted. Position open until filled. Applications accepted at Gulfport City Hall, 2401 – 53rd St. S., E.O.E.
F/T ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN- UTILITIES – Semi-Responsible for generating all utility customer billing, preparing work orders, making changes to the customer database and accepting utility, marina and all cash receipt payments into the system. Knowledge of the principles and practices of cashiering. Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods and equipment. Ability to accurately perform basic mathematical calculations. Ability to receive cash and make changes quickly and accurately. Ability to exercise good judgement while making decisions in accordance with policies, regulations and procedures. Ability to operate a computer terminal. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees and the general public. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. Graduation from accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Four (4) years’ experience in customer service work including two (2) years in a supervisory or lead worker capacity. Prior experience in a utility operation in a municipal environment is desirable. A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License. Entry $15.738 per hour. Open until filled. Backgrounds, drug screening and physical will be conducted. Applications accepted at the City of Gulfport Human Resources, 2401 53rd St S, Gulfport, FL 33707 or via fax at 727-893-1005. E.O.E.
F/T MAINTENANCE WORKER II (Stormwater) – Semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of the City’s stormwater system. Inspects, constructs and repairs City’s detention and retention ponds for treatment of storwater system; flushes and cleans stormwater system; installs, repairs and replaces culverts, curbs, drains, headwalls, catch basins, aprons, and interacts with contractors working on similar or joint projects. Knowledge of tools, equipment and materials used in maintenance work. Knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions of the work. Ability to perform routine tasks associated with the trade. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to perform heavy manual labor tasks for extended periods of time in unfavorable weather conditions. Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. The equivalent of three (3) years stormwater facilities construction maintenance, and operation and maintenance of excavation and construction equipment experience is desirable. A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum, qualifications. Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License. Entry $13.111 per hour. Open until filled. Backgrounds, drug screening and physical will be conducted. Applications accepted at the City of Gulfport Human Resources, 2401 53rd St S, Gulfport, FL 33707 or via fax at 727-893-1005. E.O.E.
F/T ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN – Responsible clerical and accounting work in the preparation and maintenance of purchasing, financial records and reports. Enters journal entries, budget adjustments and miscellaneous transactions into the system. Identifies and tags fixed assets and enters asset information into the fixed asset program. Updates all accounting reports on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. Ensures the vendor applications and database file is properly maintained. Reconciles balance sheet accounts. Prepares monthly fuel tax rebate documents, quarterly tax returns, and other miscellaneous accounts receivable. Completes monthly allocation of administrative charges, vehicle maintenance charges, copy machine and other administrative charges. Serves in a staff position as a “confidential” employee. Knowledge of office procedures, practices and equipment. Knowledge of bookkeeping and governmental accounting principles and procedures. Proficiency in Word, Excel and other computer skills required. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, vendors and the general public. Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, supplemented by two (2) year degree from an accredited college in accounting; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Entry $15.936/hour, open until filled. Backgrounds, drug screening and physical will be conducted. Applications accepted at the City of Gulfport Human Resources, 2401 53rd St S. Gulfport FL 33707 or via fax at 727-893-1005. E.O.E.
P/T EVENT STAFF – Support work for various Casino, Theater, and City-wide Special Event activities, including opening facilities for evening and weekend activities, greeting and providing customer service for patrons, setting up tables and chairs, collecting fees, custodial care, and other tasks as assigned. Strong customer service skills required and prior experience in cashiering, event set-ups, technical sound/lighting, and bartending preferred. Must be available to work flexible hours (weekends, weekdays, & holidays). Requires frequent lifting of 25-30lbs and occasional lifting of 35-40lbs. Florida Driver’s License is required. $12.486/HR. A pre-employment drug screen, criminal history background investigation, physical, and driver’s license verification may be conducted. E.O.E.
P/T MARINA ASSISTANT – Responsible for maintenance and clerical work of the Municipal Marina. Ability to maintain maintenance work orders and clerical records. Ability to perform maintenance duties accurately and safely. Knowledge use of power tools, hand tools and measuring devices. Knowledge of basic electrical and plumbing. Knowledge of boating, weather and familiarity with local waterways. Receives checks, stores and sells a variety of merchandise. Assists in maintaining inventory, Operates cash register. Must be able to handle sales through the use of credit cards. The ability to climb on and off vessels, lift 50lbs and walk an average of five (5) miles per day. Able to work in hot weather conditions. Able to work weekends and all holidays. Must be able to work flexible hours which are often dictated by weather. Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable diploma. Possession of valid driver license. Entry $ 11.892 per hour. Open until filled. Background, drug screening and physical will be conducted. Applications accepted at the City of Gulfport Human Resources, 2401 53rd St S, Gulfport, FL 33707 or via fax at 727-893-1005.
P/T HORTICULTURALIST – Performs skilled and semi-skilled work related to horticulture functions in the City’s Parks and Facilities Department. Manages the application of chemicals and fertilizers. Designs and plans annual, perennial, and other displays’ evaluates and recommends improvements. Performs cosmetic pruning of trees using proper International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) pruning standards. Knowledge of practices and principles of horticulture and arboriculture. Ability to identify a wide variety of landscape plants by botanical and common name. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other city departments, supervisors, other public agencies, and vendors. Knowledge of the use and capabilities of various maintenance equipment, materials, chemicals, and fertilizers. Knowledge of irrigation system installations and minor repairs. Ability to lift up to 50lbs. Graduation from high school or GED, supplemented by vocational course work in horticulture or arboriculture; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Hold a Limited Certification for Lawn and Ornamental (Chapter 482) for government employees or the ability to obtain with eighteen months of hire. Florida Driver’s License is required. $16.733/HR. A pre-employment drug screen, criminal history background investigation, physical, and driver’s license verification may be conducted. E.O.E.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN BECOMING A MEMBER OF OUR TEAM!
The City of Gulfport is an equal opportunity employer and proactively encourages workplace diversity.
The City makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, handicap, marital status, sexual orientation or any other protected category as deemed by law. The City also reasonably accommodates individuals with disabilities and bona fide religious beliefs.
The City of Gulfport is committed to a drug-free workplace.
