City of Rochester Jobs

This employee is a skilled worker performing repairs and maintenance to a wide range of heating, refrigerating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems in City buildings and facilities. Assistant HVAC Engineers work independently on basic HVAC work or with other engineers on more difficult or complex projects. Work is performed with specific instructions from the Lead HVAC Engineer and under general supervision of the Superintendent of HVAC. This employee is required to respond to emergenci...

This is a professional position in the Department of Environmental Services, Bureau of Engineering Services. Employees of this class are responsible for coordinating activities and supervising staff associated with the completion of urban street design and reconstruction projects, either in the design or construction phase. Employees of this class have discretion in decision-making, with work reviewed by the Senior or Managing Engineers or the administrative division head. Performs related wo...

This is a professional position in the Department of Environmental Services, Bureau of Architectural Engineering Services. Employees of this class act as supervising engineers, responsible for coordinating all activities and supervising all staff associated with the completion of complex urban street design and reconstruction projects, either in the design or construction phase. Employees of this class have wide latitude in decision-making, with the most critical decisions reviewed by the sen...

This is an entry level position which involves performing routine preventative maintenance on a fleet of heavy equipment, (e.g., refuse packers recycling trucks, street maintenance equipment, forestry vehicles, etc.). Employees of this class perform basic maintenance functions such as lubricating, pumping fuel, and maintaining appropriate fluid levels of vehicles. They are also required to operate vehicle between its location and the vehicle repair facility. Employees of this class work under...

This is an entry-level mechanic position involving responsibility for completing basic repairs and preventive maintenance to heavy duty trucks and equipment. Employees hired into this position will have some mechanic experience or education but require additional experience and on-the-job training in heavy equipment repairs in order to become proficient enough to be promoted to Heavy Mechanic I. CITY RESIDENCY WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF HIRE. Performs preventative maintenance on heav...

Employees in this position work under the supervision and direction of a professional librarian. Ideally, the employee is a youth from the branch neighborhood. They interact with children and teens and promote literacy activities in the library. They carry out literacy activities as directed by the librarian, either in the library or in the branch neighborhood. LOCATIONS:MAPLEWOOD BRANCH: MONDAY-THURSDAY 2:30PM-6:30PM FRIDAY 1:00PM-5:00PMWHEATLEY BRANCH: MONDAY WEDNESDAY 3:00PM-7:00PM TUESDAY...

This is a skilled automotive mechanic position responsible for the repair and maintenance of modern small or medium sized automotive, construction, emergency, or ground equipment. Incumbents in this classification perform computerized equipment diagnosis, repair, on-board resurfacing, overhaul, replacement, preventative and corrective maintenance, safety and emissions inspections, and road testing of vehicles and related component and sub-component parts and assemblies. Work is performed on i...

This is a skilled automotive mechanic position responsible for the repair and maintenance of modern medium and heavy duty truck, construction, emergency or ground equipment. Incumbents in this classification perform computerized equipment diagnosis, repair, overhaul, replacement, preventative and corrective maintenance, safety and emissions inspections, and road testing of vehicles and related component and sub-component parts and assemblies. Work is performed on internal combustion gas, hybr...

Employees in this position issue parking and municipal code violation tickets and/or citations for violations and perform related clerical duties. The employees work under supervision of the Parking Enforcement Supervisor. They perform related work as required.This is a Competitive Class position. The individual selected to fill this vacancy will be given a provisional appointment and will be required to participate in the next Civil Service Examination for this title. A qualified applicant m...

This is a skilled trade’s work position responsible for efficient and workmanlike performance of mechanical repairs and maintenance on a variety of light automotive equipment. General instructions are received regarding what work is to be done, permitting the employee discretion in planning the technical details of the projects. Detailed instructions are received for new or difficult assignments. This employee assists less experienced mechanics with complex assignments. Work is reviewed by th...

This is a technical support position in the Department of Environmental Services. Employees of this class perform a variety of tasks associated with all phases of the design and execution of civil engineering projects involved with construction and improvement of street, water, and street lighting systems. They may also be assigned to the surveying division on a seasonal basis, performing routine surveying tasks. Employees of this class work indoors and outdoors, in all types of weather condi...

This is a skilled technical position in the City of Rochester Animal Services. The employee in this position performs tasks to assist and support veterinarians with a variety of animal health activities such as: medical examinations, surgical procedures, and treatments. Direct supervision is received from a licensed veterinarian or shelter management. Related duties are performed as required.This is a Competitive Class position. The individual selected to fill this vacancy will be given a pro...

Incumbents in this class perform work involving responsibility for the skilled operation of heavy construction equipment and performance of complex maintenance work in the City’s water distribution system. Incumbents operate, inspect and care for motor equipment and are skilled in the performance of labor associated with the maintenance and construction of the City’s water distribution system. Work in this title is performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions and incumbents in this c...

The incumbent in this position is responsible for the daily care, feeding, and enrichment of animals, and assisting with customer service in the Rochester Animal Services Shelter. Direct supervision is received from higher level Animal Services personnel. Related duties are performed as required.CITY RESIDENCY IS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATIONCleans and disinfects kennels, cages, runs, cat room, dishes, and floors in the kennel area;Feeds animals daily, performs routine water checks and ensu...

This position is assigned to the Mayor's Office, Office of Violence Prevention whose primary objective is to interact with and counsel individuals who are at-risk or suspected of participating in criminal behavior in order to discourage criminal behavior, discuss positive alternatives and opportunities. Related work is performed as required.CITY RESIDENCY WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF HIRE. Interacts with and counsels individuals who are at-risk or suspected of participating in criminal...

The employee in this position is responsible for coordinating health and safety programs within the City, risk management and the management of PESH (OSHA) compliance programs and associated activities. They will perform safety audits, investigate accidents, conduct safety training, coordinate loss prevention efforts, develop safety materials and programs, and other safety functions in an operating department in order to ensure that employees are provided with a safe and healthy work place. T...

This is a highly responsible position involving patrol, inspection, investigation and enforcement tasks. Incumbents have personal responsibility for the enforcement of laws and ordinances, preservation of the peace, protection of lives and property, investigation of criminal offenses and the apprehension of criminals and lawbreakers. Incumbents must exercise sound independent judgment in both emergency and routine situations. Most work is performed without direct supervision. Related work is ...

These are part-time and seasonal recreation positions involving responsibility for assisting the staff in the performance of varied recreation activities at a playground, recreation center, neighborhood facility or gymnasium. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the higher level recreation staff. Supervision is not a responsibility of this position. Employees in this class may be required to work a variety of hours and shifts as demanded by the recreation program. Performs re...

These are part-time and seasonal recreation positions involving responsibility for assisting with and leading a variety of recreation and youth development activities at playgrounds, recreation centers, neighborhood facilities or gymnasiums with a special focus on conducting programs related to education. The work is performed under the direct or indirect supervision of higher level recreation staff. Incumbents in this class may lead Recreation Assistants and Youth Workers in the performance ...

This is an entry-level position for library school graduates. Employees in this class are expected to learn the specific applications of professional training by the performance of duties under the general supervision of professional librarians in higher level positions. Instructions may be issued at the beginning of each new assignment. Employees in this class are assigned work progressively more difficult as their experience in the field broadens. Supervision may be exercised over Library A...