The City of Lakewood is currently accepting applications for a full-time employee on the Sewer Digger Crew, in the Department of Public Works, Division of Water and Waste Water Collection.  The starting rate for this position is $27.50 per hour.  Normal working hours are 7:30am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday.  

The successful applicant will possess above average mechanical ability and have knowledge of power operated tools (air, electric and gasoline); must have thorough knowledge of below ground sewer maintenance and repair; must have the ability to do work involving a great deal of physical labor in the form of manual use of digging and other tools and equipment relating to sewer maintenance and repair (work is usually performed in a below ground confined space); must have the ability to work in extremes of cold and heat; must have the ability to lift up to 50lbs frequently throughout the day; must have the ability to work under constant physical demands (i.e., bending, reaching, standing, gripping, extensive use of hands, arms and fingers), must have the ability to work from ladders; frequently climbing and squatting; must have the knowledge and ability to perform brick repair and construction of manholes and catch basins; must possess a working knowledge of safe work practices. May be required to work with chemicals, dust, heat, gas, fumes and pungent odors.

Applicants must possess:

• A good work and excellent attendance record.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Class B Ohio Commercial Driver’s License with less than eight (8) points.
• Obtain a tanker endorsement on the CDL within ninety (90) days of appointment;
• Class I Waste Water Collection License must be obtained within three years of appointment.
• Must be able to work independently with little to no supervision.
• May be required to participate in testing at the discretion of the City and
• Must satisfactorily complete a physical examination with drug testing and police background investigation.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Employee may be required to work overtime pursuant to the provisions of Article 5 and Article 15 of the current negotiated agreement. Applicants may be reassigned as required.

Interviews will be conducted on TBD

QUALIFIED interested applicants should submit a resume AND an application either on-line (at www.lakewoodoh.gov) or to the City of Lakewood, Office of Human Resources, 12650 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

The City of Lakewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posting date:  09/19/2023

The City of Lakewood is seeking an experienced Public Information Officer (Salary Range: $52,000 – $74,000) who will help lead the City’s strategic communications and marketing efforts. The individual will represent the City to citizens, outside agencies and partners. The Public Information Officer is a member of the City’s Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Mayor. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in a comparable or larger complex organization, a deep understanding of marketing strategies and opportunities, as well as long range planning for the city, and is experienced in communications with public entities or higher education. The Public Information Officer is primarily responsible for communicating with the public and the press through computerized media, this includes posting stories, videos, still pictures, creating newsletters, press releases on the City’s website, Facebook page, Twitter account, LinkedIn, local area press websites and other media outlets. This position is also responsible for communications and marketing work, creating and proofing content for City Departments, assisting with the creation of quarterly internal and external newsletters, information, project instructions and training. This position works with Community Relations on city events and issues.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)

Must be able to make design improvements to the City of Lakewood’s website to improve navigability as well as develop and implement improvements to website design and/or content.

Development of strategic communication plan in conjunction with the Mayor and city leadership.

Create, coordinate and/or assist Department Heads with press releases, training materials and other creative endeavors.

Utilize skills to increase communications between safety forces and the public at times of need for increased public safety.

Develops communications, programs or proofreads other materials in conjunction with department heads for committees, employees and the public.

Develops strong, positive relationships with the local press.

Adds dynamic content, monitors, and makes improvements to City social media sites to reach established annual goals.

Uses and monitors department social media content management systems.

Able to integrate video/photo essays into the City’s website and upload approved multimedia content to social media pages, and other media sources as needed.

Will attend assigned public meetings to document and communicate trends and issues to City Administration.

Stay aware of, follow and adapt to media trends.

Devises and coordinates photo opportunities and photojournalism.

Pitch story ideas to area/regional/national publications and other related activity required to complete the foregoing services.

Creates and maintains digital photograph library for use in presentations; takes photographs and downloads and modifies information.

Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge, skills, and development by attending seminars and training programs and reading trade and professional journals and publications.

Manages the Public Relations aspect of a potential crisis situation.

Disseminates a variety of information and/or reports to various agencies, residents, divisions, or departments via telephone, mail, email or FAX.

Serves as a liaison and/or member of various committees/teams and collaborates, persuades, and presents reports to others outside own work area to coordinate efforts and maintain cooperative and efficient relations.

Attends meeting and events to develop content for press releases and other communications on behalf of the City.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:
Three (3) to five (5) years related experience, in communications or journalism;

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, marketing, mass communications or other related field;

Public sector or higher education communication and/or marketing experience (preferred); or

Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses and Certifications:
Valid Ohio Driver’s License with less than eight (8) points

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Qualified, interested applicants should submit a current resume, letter of interest, and application to the attention of Director of Human Resources, Claudia Dillinger at HR@lakewoodoh.net

The position is considered open until filled.

The City of Lakewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

City of Lakewood is seeking two (2) qualified candidates for the position of Animal Control Officer Division of Police. Qualified candidates must have correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary. Must have knowledge of applicable state, federal and local ordinances, laws, rules and regulations. Must have experience with record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques. Qualified candidates must be comfortable handling domestic and wild animals. Must be able to use tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines. Candidate must be able to communicate orally with internal staff, citizens, and other departmental staff in order to give and receive information in a courteous manner. Ability to recognize the symptoms of rabies in animals. Ability to recognize signs of illness in animals. Ability to prepare and process fiscal and administrative records and reports. Ability to handle and work with animals safely, in a humane manner and in hazardous and non-hazardous situations. must have the ability to communicate clearly over the telephone and radio.

Work is performed in an animal shelter and in the field, exposing the incumbent to outside atmospheric conditions and non-weather related hot temperatures and humid conditions; conditions such as fumes, noxious odors, dusts, mists, gases and poor ventilation that affect the respiratory system, eyes or the skin; and possible bodily injury from toxic or caustic chemicals from dangerous and/or diseased animals or from falling from high, exposed places. When handling animals, incumbent is exposed to parasites, diseases and poison transferred by animal bites. The incumbent’s working conditions are typically very loud.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License with less than eight (8) points.
• One year of progressively responsible related experience or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job
• Ability to work independently.
• May be required to participate in testing at the discretion of the City.
• Must satisfactorily complete a physical examination and police background investigation including drug screen.
• State Certification in Euthanasia within 60 days of employment (or as soon as testing for certification is available)

GENERAL INFORMATION:
This is a union position, and the employee may be required to work overtime pursuant to the provisions of Article 5 and Article 15 of the current negotiated agreement. Applicants may be reassigned as required.

Wage Rate: $21.89 – $24.29
Normal Work Hours:
(1) T, W, Th 12pm – 9pm and F and Sa 8am – 5pm
(1) Su – Th 8am – 5pm

ONLY QUALIFIED interested applicants should submit a resume AND an application on-line at www.lakewoodoh.gov or to the City of Lakewood, Office of Human Resources, 12650 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

The City of Lakewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posting Date July 17, 2023

FULL TIME JOB POSTING
CITY OF LAKEWOOD – PUBLIC WORKS FLEET
ENTRY LEVEL MECHANIC

The City of Lakewood is currently seeking one (1) Entry Level Mechanics in its Fleet Division. This is a full time AFSCME Bargaining Unit position with an hourly rate of $26.66 – $27.05. Normal working hours are 6:30 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. (M-F); shift hours will vary by season and need per the negotiated contract.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must have the ability to lift and/or pull 50 to 150 lbs. with or without mechanical or other assistance frequently throughout the work day; must have the ability to climb in and out of vehicles or equipment, and work from ladders and platforms; must be able to perform physical demands (i.e., bending, reaching, climbing, squatting, standing and extensive use of hands, arms, fingers, and legs); must be able to work in all weather conditions; must be able to work around chemicals, dust, heat, fumes and pungent odors, using prescribed safety equipment and procedures.  Must have a mechanical aptitude and gain a working knowledge to perform all maintenance aspects of vehicles, equipment, machinery and specialty items of motor vehicle fleet to the Department’s established standards; must be able to properly evaluate damage and/or failures to determine necessary repair or replacement of parts on automotive, trucks and various equipment of all Departments of the City of Lakewood, including but not limited to salt trucks, dump trucks, plows, front-end loaders, back-hoes, sweepers, Vac-All and refuse vehicles; must be able to use all other mechanical equipment; must possess a working knowledge of hydraulics and small engines, air brakes, pneumatics, 12-volt and 24-volt electrical systems for diesel and gas powered engines; must be able to read and understand electrical schematics and diagnostics trees; must be competent in the use of testing equipment, OTC diagnostics and software; must gain working knowledge of all automatic transmissions and repair of manual transmissions; must display expertise, capacity and extensive field experience to make repairs on all types of City vehicles and equipment on and off site; may be required to do repairs on the road; Must be able to order necessary parts and/or supplies to complete repairs; must have the aptitude to diagnose and correct problems; must gain preventative maintenance experience and ability to maintain a regular PM service maintenance for all equipment; must be able to work as a team employee among the work group; must have the ability to maintain records, open work orders and use lap top and desk station computers; Must be able to use software programs to perform diagnostics and repairs; must have the knowledge of safe work practice and gain the knowledge of best service repair practices in Fleet industry; must be able to prioritize and complete vehicle repairs in a controlled cost environment and work within established standards; must be able to follow repairs from any working shift or mechanic when needed;  must have the ability to communicate clearly via telephone, radio and email.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Able to work independently.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• A valid Ohio Driver’s License with less than eight (8) points.
• Class A Commercial Driver License preferred or must be able to obtain at the next CDL training offered by the City.
• Must possess tanker and passenger endorsements or must be able to obtain at the next CDL training offered by the City.
• Must obtain a certification for Heating and Air Conditioning recirculation, recycling and recovery as required by Section 609 of the amended Clean Air Act and filed with the EPA within two (2) years.
• Must obtain a minimum of four (4) ASE certifications within two (2) years of hire* (Master level preferred) and maintain same throughout employment.
• Diesel experience preferred.
• Must have mechanic aptitude and previous experience maintaining and repairing motor vehicles and equipment.
• Must be able to problem solve and proficient in computer use.
• Must satisfactorily complete a physical examination, drug screen and police background investigation.
• Will be able to successfully interview for the position, which may include technical and/or hands on demonstration questions.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Employee may be required to work overtime pursuant to the provisions of Article 5 and Article 15 of the current negotiated agreement. Applicants may be reassigned as required. Overtime call-ins for breakdowns or road service may be assigned to another mechanic when needed. This will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

ONLY QUALIFIED interested applicants should submit a resume AND an application either on-line (available at https://www.lakewoodoh.gov/) or to the City of Lakewood, Office of Human Resources, 12650 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

The City of Lakewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posting date: February 6, 2023

The City of Lakewood is accepting applications for an entry level Police Officer position. This appointment is being made through a lateral entry process open to candidates who are currently Police Officers or who have been employed as Police Officers in the State of Ohio within the past year.

Qualified candidates must provide proof of current or past appointment through a competitive Civil Service examination process.

To apply, candidates must:

• • Complete an application for employment,
  • Show proof of High School Diploma or GED,
  • Have a valid Ohio Driver’s license with a good driving record (six or more violation points may be disqualifying),
  • Provide proof of OPOTC Certification

To be considered, applicants must:

• • Have current or previous peace officer employment as a result of a civil service examination process,
  • Have no more than a one year break in service from previous employment as a peace officer,
  • Possess adequate physical ability to perform all duties and utilize all issued equipment,
  • Be United States Citizens or must have legally declared their intention of becoming a United States Citizen,
  • Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at time of appointment, and
  • Have the requisite health and requisite mental and physical fitness, ability, and capacity necessary to perform all the established and anticipated tasks and duties.
    • Extensive medical and mental testing including drug testing, as well as an extensive Police background check with polygraph will be conducted.  Candidates must also complete a physical agility examination to be conducted at the Cuyahoga Community College Police Academy or similar examination site after a conditional offer is extended.

Starting salary: $65,682.83 – $76,050.01, based on prior experience, plus benefits, including:

• Competitive health insurance plan
• 144 annual holiday hours that be used as time off or pay in addition to vacation
• Annual $2,400 firearms proficiency/body worn camera bonus
• Annual $2,000 uniform allowance
• Quarterly and annual perfect attendance bonuses

Qualified candidates must apply on-line at the City of Lakewood website by clicking here or applications may be printed and submitted via e-mail to:

HR@lakewoodoh.net

Or via USPS mail to:
City of Lakewood
Department of Human Resources
12650 Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107
Attn: Police

The City of Lakewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City of Lakewood is seeking applicants for the part-time (approximately 2 hours per day) position of School Crossing Guard. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED and be able to satisfactorily complete a physical examination, including drug screening, and police background check. Salary $17.22 per hour.

Interested applicants should apply online by clicking here or download and complete a job application and either email to hr@lakewoodoh.net or mail to the City of Lakewood, Office of Human Resources, 12650 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107.

The City of Lakewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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