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Benefits of Working for the City


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 The City of Rochester offers:

Growth Opportunities

  • Steady earnings potential
  • Excellent benefits package
  • Liberal holidays & vacation
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Employee development and recognition
  • City Home Purchase Assistance    

The City of Rochester employs about 3500 people in several hundred job titles. City employees make a difference in the quality of life for City residents.  Our work is interesting and challenging. We enjoy competitive pay, generous benefits and opportunities for advancement. 
 

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City Jobs Range From Entry-Level to Highly Experienced:  

  • Professional
  • Technical
  • Managerial
  • Administrative
  • Clerical
  • Skilled Trades
  • Unskilled Trades 

Work Schedules May Vary to Meet Your Needs:

  • Full-Time
  • Part-Time
  • Temporary
  • Seasonal
  • Summer

 A Variety Of Occupations And Functions Work Together To Provide Great Service To Citizens:

  • Accounting
  • Architecture
  • Auditing
  • Auto and Heavy Equipment Maintenance
  • Budget
  • Building and Grounds Maintenance
  • Cemetery Management
  • City Clerk - Licensing
  • City Planning
  • Code Inspections
  • Communications
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Emergency Communication
  • Engineering
  • Fire
  • Forestry
  • Housing
  • Human Resource Administration
  • Information Technology
  • Labor Relations
  • Law
  • Legislative Support
  • Library Services
  • Meter Reading
  • Neighborhood & Business Development
  • Police
  • Property Rehabilitation
  • Public Market
  • Purchasing
  • Real Estate
  • Recreation & Youth Services
  • Solid Waste Collection and Recycling
  • Street Maintenance and Construction
  • Tax Assessment
  • Victim Services/Police
  • Water System Maintenance
  • Youth Intervention Services
  • Zoning

Questions? For inquiries about Civil Service Exams, call (585) 428-7240. 
For all other questions, call (585) 428-8900.