Career Opportunities:
Job Title: Public Works Technician III
The City of Florence is accepting applications for a Public Works Technician III. Work activities related to the water system, sanitary sewer collection system, City streets, parks, storm water system, experience in heavy equipment operations, and building grounds maintenance. Performs other duties as required. Class C Wastewater license required. High School or GED Equivalent. Valid Texas Driver’s License and a driving record that meets current policy. Salary $22.00-$25.00 DOQ. Benefits include TMRS Retirement, Health, Dental, Vacation time, Sick time, Longevity Pay.
Please submit application (located on previous page) to hr@florencetex.com. Contact Florence City Hall at 254-793-2490; option 4 with any questions.
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Job Title: City Treasurer
The City of Florence is accepting applications, until filled, for a City Treasurer. As Treasurer of the City of Florence, this individual’s main responsibility are the City’s finances; to include payables, receivables, payroll, budget, as well as coordinates between many entities both governmental and nongovernmental. Performs other duties as required. Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Municipal laws and procedures are required. Must be familiar with modern office practices, procedures, generally accepted accounting principles; accounting controls, budgeting, expense tracking; basic banking and tax practices and procedures. Experience with municipal financial analysis and budget creation and maintenance is desired. Skill in the use of computers, Microsoft Office, and QuickBooks applications.
Must be a Notary Public Licensure (or able to obtain). Maintain membership in “Good Standing” with TCMA, ICMA, GFOAT and any other organizations required for the position. Successful completion of the following trainings within thirty (30) days of hire: Public Finance Investment Act Training (10 Hours), Open Meetings Act Training (1 Hour), and Public Information Act Training (1 Hour).
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field is preferred. Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal government administrative methods, finance, procedures, organizations, and functions management is required. Certified Public Manager or International City Management Association (ICMA) Credential Manager is preferred.
Salary $55,000-$60,000 annually.
Benefits include TMRS Retirement, Health, Dental, Vacation time, Sick time, Longevity Pay.
Please submit application (located on previous page) to hr@florencetex.com. Contact Florence City Hall at 254-793-2490; option 4 with any questions.
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SEASONAL POSITIONS
June 3, 2025-August 10, 2025
Those applying for Lifeguard positions must have a current Lifeguard Certification. If not, the Lifeguard certification class is scheduled for May 9th – 11th . You must submit an application and be accepted to attend the class.
Please submit application (located on previous page) to hr@florencetex.com. Contact Florence City Hall at 254-793-2490; option 4 with any questions. RETURNING EMPLOYEES PLEASE CONTACT CITY HALL FOR REHIRE APPLICATION.
Job Title: Lifeguard
The City of Florence is seeking applications for multiple lifeguard positions. Lifeguards supervise swimming activities at the pool and ensure that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed. Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforces pool regulations and water safety policies. Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary. Evaluates conditions for safety and initiates aquatics emergency action plan as required. Lifeguards inspect pool facilities, equipment, and water to ensure that they are safe and usable. The Lifeguard will report to Head Lifeguard and Pool Manager. Lifeguards will ensure proper operating condition of all equipment, handle first aid problems, report all problems and accidents to Head Lifeguard or Pool Manager, maintain a clean facility including but not limited to bathrooms, trash picked up in and outside of facility, pool vacuumed a minimum of two times per week, more as needed, and other duties as deemed necessary or as required.
Lifeguards must have the ability to work with the Public, including individuals and families of all ages, stay alert while at lifeguard station, even when activity is slow, be outside for prolonged periods, in all types of weather conditions.
Job Requirements: American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification or ability to attend the scheduled class. Must be at least 15 years old at time of employment.
Benefits and Pay: Lifeguards will not be scheduled more than 40 hours per week. The city will pay for 50% of the cost of the lifeguard certification class, if needed, with the remainder to be deducted from employee payroll. Pay for new lifeguards: $13.00 per hour, returning lifeguards: up to $15.00 per hour depending on qualifications.
Job Title: Concessions
The City of Florence is seeking applications for multiple concession employee positions. Concession stand employees will welcome guests who approach the pool entry window and/or the concession stand. Concession employees will charge for pool admission and take orders for food and beverages. They will prepare food items such as hot dogs using appropriate quantities of ingredients while following proper sanitation guidelines during food preparation and packing activities. Concession stand employees create a friendly and welcoming environment for our guests. They will process cash payments for concessions and patrons entering the facility and tender change, along with ensuring that all received cash is well-accounted for and stored in a safe area. Concessions employees participate in the set-up of concession stands, and arrange inventory of supplies, perform clean-up duties after each shift and ensure that the concession stand is sanitized and tidied up for the next attendant, handle light bookkeeping duties by creating and maintaining reports of cash received against food and beverage items sold, ensure proper operating condition of all equipment, maintain a clean facility including but not limited to bathrooms, trash picked up in and outside of facility, as needed, inform the Pool Manager when supplies are needed and if equipment needs repairing, and other duties as deemed necessary or as required. Concessions employees report to the Pool Manager.
Concessions employees must have basic math knowledge to include the ability to add and make change, and proper food handling procedures. Concessions employees must have the ability to work with the Public, including individuals and families of all ages.
Job requirements: Must have a valid Food Handler’s permit or ability to obtain prior to start of the pool season. Concession staff must be at least 14 years old, and at least 16 years old to handle kitchen equipment.
Benefits and Pay: Concession staff will not be scheduled more than 40 hours per week. Pay for new concession employees: $9.00 per hour, returning concessions employees: up to $10.00 per hour.