This position performs routine cleaning and related tasks in and around Police Department buildings and facilities. While the duty hours could vary depending on the needs of the Department, the work schedule is primarily Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. with mandatory rotating holiday work. This classification is considered a critical position and may be required to work during emergency events, for extended periods of time, at the discretion of management.

Salary: $15.45 - $20.55 Hourly

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Possess and maintain a valid Driver License.

• Be able to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.

• Be self-motivated and detail oriented.

• Be able to work the required schedule.

• Acknowledge this position is designated as Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into the position, an applicant must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

• Have some experience in janitorial, custodial and floor care work, including knowledge of cleaning materials, methods, equipment, and procedures.

• Are able to maintain physical strength and agility sufficient to perform routine manual cleaning tasks.

Minimum Qualification: Applicants must meet selection standards for civilians working in the Police Department, including polygraph and background check. Please refer to the St. Petersburg Police Department Website for selection standards and screening process details:

Selection Standards: https://police.stpete.org/employment-telecommunicator/documents/application-process-non-sworn.pdf

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

The successful candidate must be either a resident of the City of St. Petersburg as of his or her date of appointment, or establish primary residency within the city limits of St. Petersburg within six months of completing the probationary period. Furthermore, as long as the successful candidate is employed in this classification, he or she must reside within the city limits of St. Petersburg. This requirement is not applicable to current City employees who were hired before October 20, 1997.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.

Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select Apply for Jobs/Register/View Job Postings. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans’ Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.