Beginning Friday, June 2, 2023, Rieth-Riley Construction Company will be closing Hohman Avenue between Sibley Street and Russell Street until approximately August 11, 2023 in the next phase of the reconstruction of Hohman Avenue. Sibley Avenue will be open to car traffic only. Trucks will continue to be prohibited on Hohman south of Michigan and Sibley east of Stateline during …
JOB POSTING: Athletics Supervisor
Department:Parks & Recreation (Sportsplex)Job Title:Athletics SupervisorDate Requested:May 26, 2023Date Needed:ASAPSalary:$61,800.00 annually – full timeGENERAL PURPOSE Due to the varying nature of the work, evening and weekend hours are required. The primary function of the Athletics Supervisor is to oversee athletic programming as assigned at the Hammond Sportsplex. Athletics Supervisors will need a specialization of one of the following: basketball, soccer …
City Seeks Partners for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Grant
The City of Hammond, Indiana is soliciting business partners for application to the US Department of Transportation’s Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program by June 7, 2023. Offerings are being received by the Hammond Board of Public Works and Safety until 4:00 pm Central Time. The application seeks to construct at least six (6) new rapid charging electric …
JOB POSTING: Correctional Officer
Department:Police DepartmentJob Title:Correctional OfficerDate Requested:May 24, 2023Date Needed:ASAPSalary:$47,380.00 per year/full-time/three shifts$49,646.00 after one year probation or 3 years experienceJob Requirements: High School Diploma or GED (General Equivalency Diploma) Ability to pass an FBI/NCIC (Federal Bureau of Investigation/National Information Center) criminal history screening and Hammond Police Department background check Ability to pass Standard Aptitude Test, Typing Test of 25 correct words …
JOB POSTING: Kennel Master
Department:Police Department (Animal Control)Job Title:Kennel MasterDate Requested:May 24, 2023Date Needed:ASAPSalary:$46,350.00 annuallyJob Requirements: Possess a valid Indiana driver’s license and must be insurable High School diploma or GED Ability to pass a Voice Stress Analysis, Psychological Evaluation, Drug Screen and Oral Interview Ability to pass an FBI/NCIC (Federal Bureau of Investigation/National Information Center) criminal history screen and Hammond Police Department background …
JOB POSTING: Electrical Inspector
Department:Inspection DepartmentJob Title:Electrical Inspector Date Requested:May 23, 2023Date Needed:ASAPSalary:$59,474.00 annuallyJob Requirements: Thorough knowledge of local, state, and national electrical codes for inspection Knowledge gained through training and classes to keep informed on new and existing code changes Practical experience in industrial, commercial, and residential wiring (at least 5 years) Ability to read blueprints and electrical diagrams Ability to technically communicate …
JOB POSTING: Service Person
Department:Hammond Housing Authority – Maintenance DivisionJob Title:Service Person IDate Requested:May 22, 2023Date Needed:ASAPSalary:$38,000.00 annually full-timeJob Requirements: High School Diploma or GED Working knowledge of electricity, mathematics, carpentry, painting, plumbing Good communication skills Ability to operate simple hand operated tools and janitorial equipment Knowledge of cleaning products, equipment and their uses Ability to lift and maneuver up to forty (40) pounds, …
Garbage pickup will be one day late in observance of Memorial Day
The Sanitation department will not be working Monday, May 29, 2023, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. Monday through Friday’s garbage and scheduled recycling pick-ups will be one day late. We will be working on Saturday, June 3, 2023.
College Bound Application Deadline Approaching
With the end of the school year approaching, Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. would like to remind all returning college students and high school seniors to apply for the College Bound Scholarship Program. This Program provides eligible students with up to $10,500 per year toward tuition at the accredited college or university of their choice located in Indiana. The …