Seasonal Gardener/Laborer - Parks

Town of Brookline; Hammond Street; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Seasonal Gardener/Laborer and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature while maintaining local parks and green spaces. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work outdoors, performing tasks such as mowing, weeding, and planting to enhance the community's parks. With immediate openings available, you'll gain valuable experience alongside an experienced team dedicated to beautifying the environment. If you're passionate about nature and enjoy physical work, apply now to make a difference in your community's outdoor spaces!

Benefits

Starting pay of $18.00 per hour

Full-time seasonal positions

Immediate openings

Experience with an experienced team

Qualifications

• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor in all weather conditions.
• Previous experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Mowing lawns and fields to maintain clean, inviting spaces.
• Planting trees, shrubs, and flowers to beautify green spaces.

Skills

Physical labor

Heavy lifting

Using hand tools

Using power tools

Grounds maintenance

Landscaping

Tools

Lawn mower

Hedge trimmer

Job description

Career Opportunities with Town of Brookline

Location: 870 Hammond Street
Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467

Join Our Seasonal Team as a Gardener/Laborer in the Town of Brookline Parks & Open Space Division!

Are you passionate about nature, outdoor work, and keeping parks beautiful? The Town of Brookline Parks and Open Space Division is looking for motivated Seasonal Gardener/Laborers to join our team! This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic, hands-on environment while contributing to the beautification and maintenance of our local parks, green spaces, and public grounds.

As a Seasonal Gardener/Laborer, you’ll perform a wide variety of tasks including:

• Mowing lawns and fields to maintain clean, inviting spaces
• Raking, weeding, and hedge trimming for the perfect manicured look
• Cleaning restrooms to ensure the parks are welcoming for all visitors
• Laying mulch and removing invasive vegetation to help maintain ecological balance
• Improving trails and enhancing park features to support outdoor recreation
• Planting trees, shrubs, and flowers to beautify green spaces for the community

Qualifications:

• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor in all types of weather conditions
• Comfortable with heavy lifting and using hand and power tools
• Previous experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or related outdoor work is a plus!

Why Join Us?

• Starting pay of $18.00 per hour
• Full-time seasonal positions with immediate openings
• Gain valuable experience working with an experienced team in Brookline's numerous parks and open spaces
• Positions filled on a rolling basis — apply now to start immediately!
• Open until filled, so don’t wait!

Apply today and help us make Brookline’s parks even more beautiful this season!

The Town of Brookline is an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce.