Home Maintenance Aide- Examination

Description

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT # 2025-044 AH

Application must be made electronically through the City of Cleveland’s website:

THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PERIOD IS FROM 12:01 A.M ON FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2025 UNTIL 11:59 PM. ON THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2025. NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2025.

SALARY: The prevailing salary for this position as established by Ordinance of the Council of the City of Cleveland is $15.61 - $21.66 per hour.

WRITTEN EXAMINATION: The exam may be computerized, or a traditional pencil and paper designed to test the objectives of the duties and minimum qualifications of the classification. (100% of final grade}

Examples of Duties

Under supervision, provides in-home supportive services to elderly and/or physically challenged Cleveland residents. Assists in routine home and lawn maintenance. Performs simple household repairs. Completes necessary paperwork and administrative tasks. Provides occasional group transportation in City vehicle for clients. Distributes program literature, as needed. Mows, edges, and trims lawns. Trims hedges and shrubs. Rakes leaves. Installs smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Does light painting in limited areas. Thoroughly cleans home interior. Performs limited window washing. Installs or removes storm windows. Performs other job-related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required. Valid State of Ohio Driver's License with good driving record required. Must be a responsible, detail-oriented individual with home and lawn care experience.

Supplemental Information

NOTE: Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of the filing period unless otherwise stated.

In accordance with the Ordinances of the City of Cleveland: A person who has had as his/her primary residence in the City of Cleveland for at least one year at the time of filing a Civil Service application, and desires to take an entry-level Civil Service examination, shall, if a passing grade on the written examination is attained, have ten (10) points added to his/her passing score. (NOTE: Not all Examinations consider residency credit in the scoring process) To substantiate a claim for residency points, Applicants must UPLOAD LEGIBLE COPIES of the following:

• A signed and notarized Residency Affidavit available on the City’s website here:

https://www.clevelandohio.gov/sites/clevelandohio/files/AffidavitOfResidency0321.pdf

Veterans' preference will be awarded, when applicable, to eligible veterans in accordance with Civil Service Rules 4.40E, 4.40F and 4.40G.Proof of active service or a DD Form 214, must be presented to the Commission at the time of filing application for the examination in which credit is sought in order to qualify for veterans' credit. If the applicant has received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions that applicant shall receive an additional five (5) points added to their raw score on the examination; or ten (10) points are added to their raw score on the examination if applicant’s supporting documentation indicates more than fifteen percent (15%) service connected disability.

NOTE: Only DD Form 214 (long form) or an official armed service document indicating type of discharge or separation and the dates of active service will be accepted as proof of active service.

The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin/ancestry, military status, disability, age and religion.

The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.