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    City of Boca Raton Reviews

    Updated September 13, 2018
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    1. Helpful (1)

      "best job"

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      Former Employee - Lifeguard in Boca Raton, FL
      Former Employee - Lifeguard in Boca Raton, FL
      Recommends
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at City of Boca Raton (More than a year)

      Pros

      the beaches are so pristine (clean) and the water is turquoise
      few people come to these beaches in comparison with other south florida beaches
      my bosses and coworkers were all loving people who genuinely were passionate about our ecosystems and contributing to the world

      Cons

      the pay wasn't very high so we needed to get second jobs

      Advice to Management

      higher wages, especially because the 10 hour days were very exhausting physically

    2. "RUN AWAY"

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      Former Employee - Parks
      Former Employee - Parks
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at City of Boca Raton full-time

      Pros

      Good hours, Plenty of time off, easy work

      Cons

      Favoritism, extremely poor management at the lower level, hostile environment, high stress (from harassment by superiors), only the toxic ppl survive, competence nor professionalism matters in promotion, disrespectful bosses, mental instability is rampant amongst peers, high drama, if you're not friends with management you'll be miserable.

      Advice to Management

      Reward competence, treat your people fairly and stop setting up the good ones because you feel threatened.

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    3. "Water plant operator"

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      Current Employee - Water Plant Operator in Boca Raton, FL
      Current Employee - Water Plant Operator in Boca Raton, FL
      Doesn't Recommend
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at City of Boca Raton (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Utilities is a grade field, our upper management has created a very good way to increase your pay thru licenses

      Cons

      Union contract is bad, immediate bosses are a joke. Disrespectful creating a hostile environment at work

      Advice to Management

      To upper management, communicate more with your operators

    4. "Does it look like Disney?"

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      Current Employee - Finance
      Current Employee - Finance
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I have been working at City of Boca Raton full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Yes, it "LOOKS" like Disney, but Disney is a fantasy land...

      Cons

      Highly political environment. Reality is not relevant - Hearsay is golden and highly rewarded.
      Mentally unstable management.
      Employees are yelled at, orders are barked to you, overall employees are treated like garbage.

      Advice to Management

      Get rid of the "nut jobs" that run this place and do away with "Drop". It is sad to say, but employees in drop have reached the point where they don't care about what happens in the City. They are just killing time.

    5. "Not the best work place"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at City of Boca Raton part-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      The hours are flexible and the work isn't difficult.

      Cons

      The pay is very low, the work environment is negative (a lot of tattle taling), there is no chance to move up and no benefits at all.

    6. "swim and racquet club"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at City of Boca Raton part-time

      Pros

      friendly co-workers
      clientele is very friendly
      lenient
      great benefits if you like to play tennis

      Cons

      I have not encountered any to be completely honest.
      Some of the members are older and can be rude.

    7. Helpful (1)

      "WORST JOB EVER"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at City of Boca Raton full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      There are no positive comments to make

      Cons

      EVERYTHING! Favoritism runs wild. Gossip is accepted as truth. Employees are micromanaged to death. No room for growth. If offered a position, RUN in the opposite direction.

    8. "Political BS!!!!"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Boca Raton, FL
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Boca Raton, FL
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at City of Boca Raton full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Good hours and lots of time off..........thats it unfortunately. It was close to home and the commute was fairly easy.

      Cons

      So much drama! If you are not friends with the city manager or hr you will be miserable ! They have their favorites... !

      Advice to Management

      Grow up ! We are in 2017!!!! Update your policies, procedures etc. Evolve with the world!!!! And please start caring about your employees.

    9. "Planner"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Boca Raton, FL
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Boca Raton, FL
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at City of Boca Raton full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      staff friendly and works well together.

      Cons

      no work/life balance. Very political.

    10. "Fun Job"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      Pros

      - Good Pay
      - Work Outside

      Cons

      - Not always clear on expectations

      Advice to Management

      Keep up the good work