Employment Opportunities

GREENSKEEPER I

The City of Pelham is currently accepting applications for a full time position of Greenskeeper I at Ballantrae Golf Course.  

 Summary:  Maintains the grounds of golf course and prepared for play, performs routine manual labor involved in maintaining golf course, operates and maintains small power tools, and uses large equipment such as tractors, loaders, and mowers to perform duties.  

 Duties may include, but not limited to the following:   operate hand mowers , string trimmers and edger’s in the care and maintenance of miscellaneous areas; rake and maintain sand bunkers; set tee markers and cups on tees and greens; maintain ball washers, tee towels and flags where needed; remove debris, sand and seed divots; repair ball marks; prune, clean and mulch landscape beds; operate riding mowers, utility vehicles, tractors and other light duty equipment in the care and maintenance of primary areas; water turf areas as directed; help in project work including but not limited to use of hand tools; proper care of assigned tools and equipment; any other duties as directed by supervisor.

 Candidates should possess working knowledge in the following areas but not required:

 Knowledge of methods and materials used in grounds and landscape construction/maintenance work

• Working knowledge of and ability to use hand and power tools and equipment
• Ability to operate trucks, tractors and light motorized equipment
• Physical strength, stamina and agility; ability to follow oral and written directions.

Candidate should possess high school diploma or GED.  One to two years of experience in the area of golf course maintenance preferred, but not required.  A valid driver’s license is required and must be maintained.   Candidates must pass a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen after receiving a conditional offer of employment.

 Certificates and Licenses: 

• Valid Alabama Driver’s license required.

 Salary range for this position begins at $30,848.57. The City of Pelham offers an excellent benefits package.

 Applications are available on the City’s website and can be downloaded. A completed application is required and emailed to HR@pelhamalabama.gov or mailed to City of Pelham, Human Resources, at P.O. Box 1419, Pelham, AL 35124. The final date to submit an application is Monday, August 2, 2021 at 5:00PM.   

GOLF COURSE LABORER/EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

The City of Pelham is currently accepting applications for a part time position of Golf Course Laborer/Equipment Operator at Ballantrae Golf Course.  

 Summary:  Maintains the grounds of golf course and prepared for play, performs routine manual labor involved in maintaining golf course, operates and maintains small power tools, and uses large equipment such as tractors, loaders, and mowers to perform duties.  

 Duties may include, but not limited to the following:   operate hand mowers , string trimmers and edger’s in the care and maintenance of miscellaneous areas; rake and maintain sand bunkers; set tee markers and cups on tees and greens; maintain ball washers, tee towels and flags where needed; remove debris, sand and seed divots; repair ball marks; prune, clean and mulch landscape beds; operate riding mowers, utility vehicles, tractors and other light duty equipment in the care and maintenance of primary areas; water turf areas as directed; help in project work including but not limited to use of hand tools; proper care of assigned tools and equipment; any other duties as directed by supervisor.

 Candidates should possess working knowledge in the following areas but not required:

 Working knowledge of and ability to use hand and power tools and equipment

• Ability to operate trucks, tractors and light motorized equipment
• Physical strength, stamina and agility; ability to follow oral and written directions.

 Candidate should possess high school diploma or GED.  A valid driver’s license is required and must be maintained.   Candidates must pass a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen after receiving a conditional offer of employment. Starting compensation is $12.00 per hour.

 Applications are available on the City’s website and can be downloaded. A completed application is required and emailed to HR@pelhamalabama.gov or mailed to City of Pelham, Human Resources, at P.O. Box 1419, Pelham, AL 35124. The final date to submit an application is Monday, August 2, 2021 at 5:00PM.   

GRILL/BEVERAGE CART ATTENDANT - PART TIME

Part time up to 30 hours a week. Rate of pay is $9.00 an hour plus tips. Schedule includes weekday/weekend mornings and afternoons. Must be 21 years of age with a valid driver's license.

Job duties include friendly customer service, cooking breakfast and lunch items, operating a point of sale system, grill cleanliness, driving a beverage cart on the golf course and the sale of beverages and food to the golfers.

Applicant must satisfactorily pass a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen after receiving conditional offer of employment. Completed applications must be emailed to hr@pelhamalabama.gov, or mailed to the City of Pelham Human Resources at P.O. Box 1419, Pelham, AL 35124, or may be dropped off in person. Position posted until filled.

FACILITIES ASSISTANT/LABORER – Part-Time

The City of Pelham is currently seeking to fill our Part-Time position for Facilities Assistant/Laborer. This job involves keeping premises of Civic Complex building in clean and orderly condition by performing the following duties:

•    Ensures facility is clean according to guidelines established by management.

•    Assists with event set up.

•    Performs light building maintenance duties.

•    Provides excellent customer service to patrons.

•    Concessions

•    Cooks

•    Housekeeping

•    General Labor

Candidates must be at least 16 years of age, be dependable and available nights and weekends. For Cook and Bartending positions, candidates must be 21 years of age and possess a High School Diploma or GED. Compensation is $10.00 per hour.

Applicant must satisfactorily pass a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen after receiving conditional offer of employment.  Applications are available on this website and can be downloaded.  Completed applications may be emailed to CityManagerAdmin@pelhamalabama.gov, or mailed to the City of Pelham Human Resources at P.O. Box 1419, Pelham, AL 35124, or may be dropped off in person at 401 Southgate Drive. 

MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATE

The City of Pelham is currently accepting applications for a part-time Municipal Associate position with the City of Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena:

This position assists in the assigned department, performing entry level work as assigned by the department director or manager. 

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Bartending
• Concessions
• Cooks
• Housekeeping
• General Labor

Candidates must be at least 16 years of age, be dependable and available nights and weekends.  For Cook and Bartending positions, candidates must be 21 years of age and possess a High School Diploma or GED.   Starting compensation is $10.00 per hour.

Applications are available on the city’s website (https://pelhamalabama.gov/156/Job-Opportunities) and can be downloaded. A completed application and background authorization form is required and can be emailed to HR@pelhamalabama.gov or mailed to City of Pelham, Human Resources, P.O. Box 1419, Pelham, AL 35124. This position is open until filled.

MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATE - PARKS AND RECREATION

The City of Pelham is currently accepting applications for a part-time Municipal Associate position with the City of Pelham Parks and Recreation Center:

This position assists in the assigned department, performing entry level work as assigned by the department director or manager. 

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Greet guests as they enter the center and provide them with information or direct them to appropriate staff members.
• Answer and promptly handle phone calls and routine questions.
• Provide information to members and assist with activity calendar.
• Assist with room set up for daily classes and programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Candidates must have:

• Excellent customer service.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Strong membership/data entry skills.
• Attentional to detail.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to adapt and problem solve.
• Motivated and team player.

Candidates must be at least 16 years of age, be dependable and available nights and weekends.  For Cook and Bartending positions, candidates must be 21 years of age and possess a High School Diploma or GED.   Starting compensation is $10.00 per hour.

Applications are available on the city’s website (https://pelhamalabama.gov/156/Job-Opportunities) and can be downloaded. A completed application and background authorization form is required and can be emailed to HR@pelhamalabama.gov or mailed to City of Pelham, Human Resources, P.O. Box 1419, Pelham, AL 35124. This position is open until filled.

MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATE - SENIOR CENTER

 The City of Pelham is currently accepting applications for the part-time position of Municipal Associate – Senior Center with the City of Pelham Parks and Recreation Department:

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Greet guests as they enter the center and provide them with information or direct them to appropriate staff members
• Answer and promptly handle phone calls and routine questions
• Provide information to the members and assist with activity calendar
• Assist with room set up for daily classes and programs.
• Assist leading daily classes and programs.

Candidates must have: 

• Excellent Customer Service 
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Strong membership/data entry
• Attention to details
• Computer skills 
• Ability to adapt and problem solve in various situations
• Motivated and team player

Applicant must satisfactorily pass a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen after receiving conditional offer of employment.  Compensation is $10.00 per hour.   

Candidates must be at least 16 years of age, be dependable and available during Senior Center operation hours of Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Applications are available on the City’s website and can be downloaded. A completed application is required and emailed to HR@pelhamalabama.gov or mailed to City of Pelham, Human Resources, at P.O. Box 1419, Pelham, AL 35124. The final date to submit an application is Monday, August 2, 2021 at 5:00PM.   

MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATE - PARK MAINTENANCE

The City of Pelham is currently accepting applications for the part-time position of Municipal Associate-Park Maintenance with the City of Pelham Parks and Recreation Center: 

 Duties include but are not limited to: 

• Inspect park grounds for trash.
• Ensure rest rooms are properly maintained and stocked.
• Assist park maintenance technicians in various Parks Maintenance duties. 
• Assist Parks and Recreation staff with special community events.

Candidates must be able to:

• Ability to adapt and problem solve in various situations 
• Lift at least 50 lbs.
• Interact with the public during events.
• Work the scoreboards

Candidates must have:

• A valid drivers’ license in good standing.
• Excellent Customer Service
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Strong membership/data entry
• Attention to detail
• Motivated and team player
• The ability to be a motivated team player

Applicant must satisfactorily pass a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen after receiving conditional offer of employment. Compensation is $10.00 per hour.  19 hours/week

Candidates must be at least 16 years of age, be dependable and available nights and weekends. 

Applications are available on the City’s website and can be downloaded. A completed application is required and emailed to HR@pelhamalabama.gov or mailed to City of Pelham, Human Resources, at P.O. Box 1419, Pelham, AL 35124. The final date to submit an application is Monday, August 2, 2021 at 5:00PM.   

The City of Pelham is currently accepting applications for the full time position of Assistant Well Operator in the Water Division of the Department of Development Services & Public Works.  

This position acts as the water quality supervisor by monitoring and controlling treatment equipment to purify and clarify water for human consumption and for industrial use by performing the following duties:

• Performs and supervises all daily operations, maintenance and repairs of all well, tanks and pit locations.
• Operates and controls electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate flow of well water into the water system.
• Injects specified amounts of chemicals such as chlorine into water or adjusts automatic devices that admit specified amounts of chemicals into tanks to disinfect and clarify water.
• Monitors panelboard and adjusts controls to regulate flow rates and distribution of water.
• Repairs and lubricates machines and equipment.
• Tests water samples in system for regulatory and water quality control.
• Performs system flushing and valve operations as required for water quality.
• Records data such as residual content of chemicals, water turbidity, and water pressure.
• Performs general housekeeping and minor maintenance at wells, tanks, and pits as required.
• Assist Well Operator or operators to perform duties as needed and directed.
• Must be able to be on call in rotation with other operators and must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must be able to complete monthly reports, as required by the City of Pelham and the State of Alabama.

Potential candidates must have the knowledge skills and abilities to perform each essential duty and are required to have a Grade II or higher Water Operator Certification. Knowledge of wells, pumps, tanks and telemetry systems plus electrical and mechanical experience is preferred. A valid driver’s license is required and must be maintained. Candidates must satisfactorily pass a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen after receiving a conditional offer of employment.  

The salary range for this position is $38,239.25 to $52,116.17. The City of Pelham offers an excellent benefits package and participates in the Retirement Systems of Alabama Tier 1 for full-time employees.

Applications are available on the City website and can be downloaded. Completed applications may be sent to HR@pelhamalabama.gov, mailed to City of Pelham, Human Resources, PO Box 1419, Pelham, AL  35124, or delivered in person to 401 Southgate Drive, Pelham. The final date to submit applications is Monday, August 9, 2021 at 5:00 PM.

The City of Pelham is currently accepting applications and resumes for the full time position of Post Certified Police Officer. This position leads the city in performing police work in accordance with departmental policies, rules, regulations and standard operating procedures and receives assignments and instructions from police officers of higher rank. Work normally consists of routine patrol, preliminary investigations, and traffic regulation duties in a designated area/beat on an assigned shift and may be performed in patrol vehicles or on foot. Work may involve an element of personal danger and employees must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise independent judgment in meeting emergencies. A complete job description will be made available upon request. The following is a representative list of duties involved but may not be all inclusive:

• Patrols a designated area of the city on foot or in an automobile to protect human life and to preserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission of crime, to direct traffic as required, to identify and report potential or existing public safety hazards and to enforce traffic and parking regulations.

• Answers calls and complaints involving fire, automobile accidents, felonies, and misdemeanors.

• At the scene of crime, preserves human life, protects property, controls access to the scene, conducts preliminary investigations, gathers evidence, locates witnesses and obtains statements, makes arrests, composes and writes detailed incident / offense reports and testifies as a witness in court.

• At the scene of automobile accidents, preserves life, protects property, locates witnesses and obtains statements, investigates the causes of the accident and prepares detailed accident investigation reports.

• Interviews persons with complaints and attempts to make proper disposition or directs them to proper authorities.

• Gives general advice on traffic and criminal laws and ordinances, and gives general information to the public.

• Employees may be assigned to work on special assignments which call upon specialized abilities and knowledge usually attained through experience as a uniformed Police Officer. Police Officers assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division or specialized units are subject to call 24 hours a day.

• Police Officers may be assigned to work in uniform or plain clothes. Shift schedules and job assignments may be changed periodically to assure the maximum delivery of effective police service.

Must be at least 21 years of age upon graduation of the APOST Academy and have no felony or serious misdemeanor criminal convictions. Must possess a high school diploma or GED certificate. Completion of some college or university course work in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Police Science, Criminology, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university is preferred.

Must have a valid Alabama Driver’s License and meet the minimum standards for law enforcement officers as established by Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC) and Alabama Law and maintain annual APOSTC continuing education requirements.

APOSTC certified applicants will be ranked, based on their overall academy average. POSTC applicants from other states will also be ranked in the same manner.

.At the conclusion of the application process, Human Resources will rank each applicant on a certified list. When the applicant's name is submitted to the police department, the applicant will be contacted and scheduled for the standardized APOSTC physical fitness exam. The results of that exam are pass/fail and those who pass will continue in the hiring process. Those who fail the physical fitness exam may re-apply when the next job posting occurs.

In order to maintain and continue employment as a sworn police officer for the City of Pelham Police Department, an employee must retain the legal right and authority to carry a pistol and any other firearm normally used by police officers. Conviction of any crime that results in the loss of an employee’s rights to carry firearms will immediately disqualify said employee from continued employment as a sworn police officer for the City of Pelham. 

In order to maintain and continue employment as a sworn police officer for the City of Pelham Police Department, an employee must retain the legal right and authority to access information from and through the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center (ACJIC) and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) computer systems. Conviction of any felony, or any other crime that results in the loss of an employee’s right to access said computer systems, or a sustained allegation of breach of the rules governing operation and access to said computer systems which results in a decision by either ACJIC or NCIC to terminate an employee’s right and/or authority to access, operate, or receive information through said computer systems will immediately disqualify said employee from continued employment for the City of Pelham. 

Compensation is $47,625.87 - $71,402.28, depending on experience, education, and other training. The City of Pelham offers an excellent benefits package and participates in Tier 1 of the Retirement Systems of Alabama.

Applicant must complete a written background packet, prior to first interview, satisfactorily pass a Background Investigation and polygraph examination after passing an interview. Applicant must also pass a pre-employment drug screen after receiving conditional offer of employment. Applications are available on this website and can be downloaded. Completed applications and resumes may be emailed to HR@pelhamalabama.gov . Final date to submit applications and resumes is Friday, August 13, 2021 at 5:00 PM.

Applicants MUST provide their POSTC number and overall academy scores, college or university final GPA, at the time their application is submitted. Failure to provide all information and certificates may result in disqualification.