Future Track Trainee

This is a workforce development program. One day per week will be spent in a classroom, receiving training in soft skills, which will prepare candidates for careers. The remaining four days will be spent in the neighborhood beautification program. Work assignments may vary and include working outdoors in various climate and temperature extremes such as cold and high heat and humidity. The primary work assignment will be assisting with neighborhood beautification tasks throughout the City to make Philadelphia a cleaner place to live and work. These projects, though rewarding, require strenuous physical activity in difficult and challenging environments. An intern of the program will frequently be lifting and carrying 30 – 40 lbs. Additional optional assignments could include the use of a jackhammer, which can weigh up to 90 lbs.Employees will have the opportunity to be hired in a full-time civil service capacity at the completion of the workforce development program.Essential FunctionsThe essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to, neighborhood beautification. This involves cleaning illegal trash dumping sites throughout the City. Employees will also clean in alleyways throughout the City, and will need to be prepared and work safely.Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesIs respectful and has a positive attitudeWorks well with others and is a team playerStrong desire to complete neighborhood beautification projects that are physically demanding Exhibits a willingness to learn, grow, and develop oneselfFollows instructions and is open to feedbackTakes pride in one’s work and job performance