Vocational Apprenticeship - Plant Electrician

APPLICATION PROCESS

The City of Boca Raton has established a paid Vocational Apprenticeship Program. The program provides practical on‑job work experience to individuals who have an interest in learning a trade that will prepare them with skills needed to build a career. The program also provides the City a potential pool of applicants for future permanent employment recruitment.

This Apprenticeship Program offers challenging and meaningful tasks for the Apprentice in their field of choice. Apprenticeships are offered on an ongoing basis depending upon the needs of participating Departments. All Apprentices receive compensation for hours worked, in the form of an hourly wage. Apprenticeships are part‑time. Apprentices are designated as unclassified employees and are ineligible for any benefits or additional compensation of any type.

Each Apprentice is assigned a Department Coordinator who directs, supervises and evaluates their work performance and conduct.

• Legally eligible to work in the United States;
• HS Diploma or equivalent or some technical vocational education/training;
• At least 18 years of age;
• Must complete an online application form;
• Must complete required testing, if applicable;
• Must pass a background check;
• Must have fulfilled any pre‑requisite OSHA or other mandated training, if applicable;
• Be available for an in‑person interview (over‑the‑phone interviews may be arranged);
• Work part‑time, but no more than 25 hours per week (or an average of 25 hours per week over a one year period of time);
• Shall attend a mandatory orientation session and required training sessions;
• Shall adhere to all City and Department policies;
• Shall follow Department directives and complete assignments timely and at least in a satisfactory manner;
• Shall take part in Goal Setting, Performance Evaluation(s) sessions and an Exit Interview with Human Resources;

• Select an available Department Apprenticeship for which you would like to apply.
• Click on the link below to access the Department Apprenticeship Description.
• Carefully read the Department Apprenticeship Description requirements.
• To apply:
  
  Click on the View Job Posting link in the top right corner of this position description. Next click the position title you are interested in, and then click on the Apply link at the top right corner of the posting. This process will take you to the Online Employment Application.

Utility Services provide water and wastewater services for about 130,000 customers in the City of Boca Raton. The Department employs over 150 full‑time employees serving this customer base and meeting the regulatory requirements of the industry. We are strive to recruit, hire and retain the most dedicated and qualified employees. The Vocational Apprenticeship Program (the Program) provides an opportunity for individuals to acquire skills through practical on‑job work experience, and, provides the City of Boca Raton with potential applicants for future permanent employment.

Interested applicants should read information outlined below.

Apprentices will be required to follow all City safety policies and procedures and attend all required on‑the‑job safety and technical training programs as it pertains to the job. Apprentices must follow the City timekeeping procedures and report to work in a timely prompt manner.

Minimum requirements:

• Graduation from High School or attending an accredited Technical Vocational School or Community College will supplement this requirement.
• Available to work Monday thru Friday between 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• A desire to pursue a career in municipal government

The applicant must be of good moral character, have good communication skills, strong work ethic, be able to follow written and verbal directions, and be able to work well with others. In addition, but not limited to, have the ability to:

• Lift, carry or push 50 pounds.
• Possess a valid State of Florida Class E driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period.
• Have some basic knowledge and training in any of the following areas:
  Plumbing, Electrical…