Seasonal Summer Worker

Seasonal Summer Worker Town of Holden, Massachusetts Holden, MA Job Details Temporary | Seasonal | Full-time Up to $16 an hour 4 hours ago Qualifications Tree care Outdoor work Heavy equipment operation Mowing High school diploma or GED Class D Custodial experience Cleaning Power tools Highway maintenance Farm machinery Hand tools Facilities maintenance Entry level Full Job Description

NATURE OF WORK

This is skilled work involved in maintenance and custodial care of municipal buildings, parks, recreational areas and grounds, and cemeteries. Work involves the operation of a variety of hand and power tools, equipment and vehicles; participating in the maintenance of buildings, grounds, roadways, equipment and facilities. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Working Foremen of the Buildings & Grounds or Highway Divisions.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

• : • Performs maintenance on the interior and exterior of all town buildings as well as ground maintenance, including cemeteries, work on roadway related projects.

• Performs varied manual tasks in connection with burials including opening and closing graves, setting up and attending burials.
• Participates in general cleaning, maintenance and repair of all town buildings.
• Operates a variety of tools, equipment and vehicles including tractors, sprayers, string trimmers and mowers; paints a variety of surfaces.
• Participates in seeding, mowing, raking and trimming of grass; cleans recreational areas; and otherwise prepares and maintains parks, forests and recreational areas and facilities for use by citizens of Holden.
• Participates in tree and brush removal as assigned and other types of roadway operations.

REQUIREMENTS OF WORK

• Some experience in caring for lawns, trees and shrubs including some experience in one or more areas of the crafts and trades; graduation from high school; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. No benefits and no vacation.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and to work continuously under varying weather conditions. Ability to understand and follow oral instructions. Ability to learn the safe operation of a variety of power tools, equipment and vehicles. Knowledge of the basic principles, practices and techniques of one or more of the crafts or trades.
• Must possess a valid Massachusetts Class D Driver's License & be at least 18 years of age, and be subject to a CORI inquiry.

Job Types:

Full-time, Seasonal Pay:

Up to $16.00 per hour

Shift:

8 hour shift

Work Location:

In person