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Please answer all questions completely. An incomplete application may result in disqualification. A resume may not be substituted. Applications can be printed, filled out, and signed OR electronically filled in, printed, and signed (electronic signature is acceptable). Applications can either be mailed, placed in the "Personnel" drop-box located in City Hall lobby, or emailed to personnel@cityofbinghamton.gov.
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Employment applications and civil service exam applications are to be mailed to the Personnel Office, placed in the Personnel Drop-box located in the City Hall Lobby, or delivered to the Personnel Office on the 4th floor of City Hall. Applications are located on this page.
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT
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GENERAL EMPLOYMENT
General employment applications and qualifications may be obtained at the Personnel and Civil Service office, 4th floor, City Hall, Governmental Plaza, Binghamton, New York, and must be filed at said office on or before the last date to file at 4:45pm.
The City of Binghamton is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to workforce diversification. All new hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment. Broome County residency is required at time of appointment.
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Street Maintainer
Department of Public Works
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is routine manual work involving responsibility for the collection and disposal of refuse and maintenance of streets. The work is performed in a close supervision at all times. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Assists in patching and grading of streets; Rakes, tamps and shovels cold patches; Cleans and flushes streets; Shovels and removes snow from streets; Collects and disposes of rubbish; Assists in repairing sweepers; Works on refuse collection route, lifting cans from curb to truck or emptying cans in truck; Oils and cinders streets; May clean vehicles after each shift; Assists in the paving of city streets.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Willingness to perform routine manual work; ability to lift heavy weights; willingness to work under all weather conditions; physical strength and endurance; sobriety; ability to operate a personal computer and utilize common office software programs including word processing, spreadsheet, and database at an acceptable rate of accuracy and speed; physical condition as necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a New York State driver''s license at time of appointment and must maintain the license during the entire length of appointment.
NOTE: Some experience in heavy manual labor is desirable.
Before submitting your application, please make sure that your skills, qualifications, and competencies align with this job posting and are clearly stated on all documents that you submit to the City of Binghamton.
The City of Binghamton is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to workforce diversification. All new hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment. Broome County residency is required at time of appointment.
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EXAM POSTING JURISDICTION EXAM TYPE FILING DEADLINE EXAM DATE Police Sergeant Bureau of Police Promotional 2026.04.23 2026.06.13
Examination applications and announcements may be obtained at the office of the Municipal Civil Service Commission, 4th floor, City Hall, 38 Hawley Street, Binghamton, New York, or by downloading from this page, and must be filed at said office on or before the last date to file at 4:45pm. Applications filed prior to the announcement of this examination are not a guarantee that you are registered to take this examination. An application for examination must be filed during the filing period listed above.
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