Seasonal Bright Nights Laborer Salary $15.00 Hourly Location CPKQ-Park Bright Night/Athletic Fields Job Type Seasonal Job Number 04390 Department Parks & Recreation Opening Date 08/04/2026 Closing Date 10/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Description Benefits Position Purpose/Summary Responsible for performing maintenance of all parks property. Supervision received may vary from close to moderately close depending upon the experience of the incumbent and the degree of variance from routine. No supervision is ordinarily exercised over other employees. Essential Functions Maintains park property by mowing, weeding, and trimming grass. Removes garbage. Cleans bathrooms. Trims vegetation. Shovels snow, breaks ice, spreads sand, sets out and maintains sand and salt boxes, and performs similar tasks in connection with snow removal operations. Rakes leaves and seeds, fertilizes, weeds, and mows grass. Shovels, rakes, and grades loam. Trims trees and brush; picks up paper, trash and debris; cleans ponds. Loads and unloads material, equipment and supplies. Works with pick and shovel. Lifts and places materials. Redirects traffic, cleans up debris, places barricades and lanterns, and performs similar tasks in assisting more skilled workers on constructions, maintenance and repair projects. Performs related work as required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Some knowledge of the use of tools, equipment and materials commonly employed in municipal construction and maintenance work. Ability to understand and follow oral instructions. Ability to perform manual laboring tasks for extended periods, frequently under adverse weather conditions. Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent.

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The following benefits are contingent upon hours worked and bargaining vs. non-bargaining agreements. Medical/Dental/ Vision 75% City Subsidized All health insurance plans include Dental and Vision Retirement Available to employees working 20+ hours per week Paid Vacation Bargaining unit positions are subject to contractual obligations. Paid Holidays All City employees receive 11 paid holidays per year. Paid Sick Time Full time employees are immediately eligible to begin accruing 1 1/4 days per month which can be taken after 6 months of service. Unused sick days can be rolled over to subsequent calendar years. Supplemental Long Term and Short disability coverage is available to employees at the employee cost. Paid Personal Days Use up to 3 of your accrued sick days as Personal days. Personal days cannot be rolled over into the next calendar year. Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) A means for eligible employees to balance work and family responsibilities by taking unpaid leave for authorized reasons. Training On the job and instructor led courses available Employee Assistance Program Free, confidential and personal assistance to employees and their families to resolve issues that affect their personal lives as well as job performance. Direct Deposit Easy, convenient, and free! Employer City of Springfield Address 36 Court St Springfield, Massachusetts, 01103 Phone 413-787-6018 Website https://www.springfield-ma.gov