Welcome from the Mayor
City of Westlake
27700 Hilliard Blvd.
Westlake, OH 44145
440-871-3300
M – F: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Employment Opportunities


Employment Application

To access a pdf file of the Westlake Employment Application* for print-out, click here. Copies may also be obtained from the receptionist at City Hall, 27700 Hilliard Boulevard.

Applications and/or resumes are accepted by the city at any time. Information is kept on file for reference when job openings occur.

*This application may not be used for police officer or firefighter positions.

When a Civil Service exam is advertised, please follow directions carefully.

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Current Openings

Service Worker III
The City of Westlake, Ohio, Department of Public Service is looking to hire a Service Worker III. This individual will perform a variety of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance work operating a variety of equipment in the construction field, maintenance and repair of city facilities, property and equipment. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Email resume along with letter of interest to mechumanres@cityofwestlake.org or mail to: Mary E. Calabrese, Director of Human Resources, City of Westlake, 27700 Hilliard Blvd., Westlake, Ohio 44145. Contact number is 440-617-4285. The City of Westlake is an EOE. For full details, click here.

Cook (Part-time)
The City of Westlake, Ohio, Department of Community Services is looking to hire a part-time Cook. Candidate must have experience in managing, planning and preparing healthy meals and snacks. This individual must be organized and clean, must work independently and have a desire to serve older adults. Applications must be received by January 18, 2012. Email resume along with letter of interest to mechumanres@cityofwestlake.org or mail to: Mary E. Calabrese, Director of Human Resources, City of Westlake, 27700 Hilliard Blvd., Westlake, Ohio 44145. Contact number is 440-617-4285. The City of Westlake is an EOE. For full details, click here.

Operations Manager
The City of Westlake, Ohio, Department of Public Service is looking to hire an Operations Manager. This individual will be responsible to run the day-to-day departmental operations. This individual will oversee, direct, plan and organize workloads and crew assignments in addition to training, motivating and evaluating staff. The Operations Manager will directly supervise the Street Maintenance Department and the Signs and Signal Department and other duties as assigned. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Email resume along with letter of interest to mechumanres@cityofwestlake.org or mail to: Mary E. Calabrese, Director of Human Resources, City of Westlake, 27700 Hilliard Blvd., Westlake, Ohio 44145. Contact number is 440-617-4285. The City of Westlake is an EOE. For full details, click here.

Fire/EMS Dispatcher
This individual will perform dispatch work to monitor and control the movement of Fire/EMS units and will provide effective response to public safety Fire/EMS emergencies using a variety of computer systems and dispatch equipment. Email resume (along with a letter of interest) to MECHumanRES@cityofwestlake.org or mail to Mary E. Calabrese, Director of Human Resources, City of Westlake, 27700 Hilliard Boulevard, Westlake, Ohio 44145. Contact number 440-617-4285. For full details, click here.

Desktop Support Technician (Temporary Contract):
The city of Westlake, Ohio is looking to hire a part-time Desktop Support Technician. This individual will be responsible for maintaining, analyzing, troubleshooting and repairing computer systems, hardware and computer peripherals. Document, maintain, upgrade or replace hardware and software systems. Support and maintain user account information including rights, security and systems groups. Two to five years experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within a particular field. Performs a variety of tasks and works under general supervision. Email resume (along with a letter of interest) to MECHumanRES@cityofwestlake.org or mail to Mary E. Calabrese, Director of Human Resources, City of Westlake, 27700 Hilliard Boulevard, Westlake, Ohio 44145. Contact number 440-617-4285. For full details, click here.

Webmaster (Part-time):
The city of Westlake, Ohio is looking to hire a part-time Webmaster. This individual will be responsible for adminstering the city websites. Responsibilities are to plan, develop, test, maintain and document programs controlling the content and appearance of city websites. Responsibilities include typesetting and miscellaneous graphic design work. Email resume (along with a letter of interest) to MECHumanRES@cityofwestlake.org or mail to Mary E. Calabrese, Director of Human Resources, City of Westlake, 27700 Hilliard Boulevard, Westlake, Ohio 44145. Contact number 440-617-4285. For full details, click here.

Cuyahoga County Board of Elections
The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections is in need of poll workers for the March 6, 2012, Primary Election. For details, click here.

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Fire Department Civil Service Exams

Civil Service Exams:
A Civil Service test was duly advertised and held on July 13, 2011, for position of Lieutenant in the Westlake Fire Department. Applicants who obtained and returned their application before the specified deadline were eligible for the exam.

A Civil Service test was duly advertised and held on July 16, 2011, for entry level positions in the Westlake Fire Department. Applicants who obtained and returned their application before the specified deadline were eligible for the exam. Westlake conducts these exams approximately every two years.

A list of qualified applicants is developed from those tested and is used for hiring until the next test is administered.


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Police Department Civil Service Exams

Civil Service Exam:

A civil service exam for the position of entry level police officer will be given on March 3, 2012. Click here for details.

A list of qualified applicants is developed from those tested and is used for hiring until the next test is administered.

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