Bricklayer Helper- Examination

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT # 2025-060 AH

BRICKLAYER HELPER (OPEN)

FILING OF APPLICATION:

Application must be made electronically through the City of Clevelands website:

THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PERIOD IS FROM 12:01 A.M. ON FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2025, UNTIL 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2025. NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2025.

SALARY: The prevailing salary for this position as established by Ordinance of the Council of the City of Cleveland is $28.10 - $47.22 per hour.

EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: An experience evaluation consists of a quantitative evaluation of an Applicants academic training and experience pertinent to the classification for which an examination is taken, based on the statement of experience as recorded on the candidates application and on academic training based on required credentials.

Under immediate supervision and instruction, assists Bricklayers by performing the less skilled tasks as directed. Performs related duties as required.
TYPICAL TASKS: Assists Bricklayers in constructing and repairing buildings, foundations, fire walls, sewers, manholes, and other structures. Cuts out old work. Erects scaffolding. Screens sand. Mixes mortar, carries brick, mortar and other materials to Bricklayers. Dismantles concrete forms. Digs trenches. Cleans up on construction jobs. Assists Bricklayers as otherwise directed.

High School Diploma or GED required. Two (2) years of full-time paid experience in related construction and repair work required. Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 lbs. Valid state of Ohio Driver's License required.

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 Citys website here:

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 applicants 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.

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.