Groundskeeper - Trees/Grounds Division

Acton MA; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Acton is hiring a full-time Groundskeeper in the Department of Public Works. The role involves operating and maintaining landscaping and tree work equipment, applying chemicals, and supporting other divisions as needed.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of arboriculture/landscaping experience. Certifications in pesticides, hoisting, and OSHA-10 are preferred; CDL-B and additional licenses are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED equivalency required.
• Minimum of one year experience working in arboriculture/landscaping or other similar work and equipment operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain mowing, landscaping, roadside and tree work equipment.
• Apply pesticides and fertilizers.
• Install and maintain trees and landscapes; supervise/train seasonal and part-time staff.
• Assist other divisions as directed; respond to emergencies (storm damage, snow/ice).
• Perform heavy lifting up to 100 pounds and manual labor; collect and dispose of animal carcasses on town property.

Education

High school education or GED equivalency

Tools

Massachusetts Core Pesticide Applicator’s License

Massachusetts Hoisting License Class 2 B or greater

Massachusetts Hoisting License Class 4 G (specialty lawn mower)

OSHA-10

Job description

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The Town of Acton is seeking a full-time benefitted position of Groundskeeper within the Department of Public Works, reporting to the DPW Foreman/Tree Warden.

Duties: Operation and maintenance of mowing, landscaping, roadside, and tree work equipment, pesticide and fertilizer applications, all phases of tree and landscape installation and maintenance. Assist with functional supervision and training of seasonal and part-time employees. Assists other divisions as directed. Must be available for emergencies, such as, but not limited to, storm damage and snow/ice removal. Requires heavy lifting up to, and may exceed, 100 pounds. Performs other duties as required including collecting and disposing of animal carcasses from town property and manual labor.

Minimum Entrance Requirements: High school education or GED equivalency required with a minimum of one (1) year experience working in arboriculture/landscaping or other similar work and equipment operation experience.

Certifications/Licenses: Must possess valid Driver’s License. Massachusetts Core Pesticide Applicator’s License, Massachusetts Hoisting License Class 2 B or greater, Massachusetts Hoisting License Class 4 G (specialty lawn mower), and OSHA-10 or able to obtain within one (1) year or by the next available testing period, whichever comes first.

Preferred Qualifications: CDL Class B endorsement or greater with an airbrake license, Massachusetts Hoisting License Class 2A/1C or greater Massachusetts Pesticide Applicator’s Certificate 37 (Turf), Massachusetts Pesticide Applicator’s Certificate 40 (Right of Way), Massachusetts Pesticide Applicator’s Certificate 36 (Shade Trees & Ornamentals), Experience and knowledge of the principles and practices involved in public works.

Salary: A-3 - $27.7953-$31.0219/hour, $57,814.12-$64,525.50/annually.

Acton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information on all of our current job openings, please visit actonma.gov/jobs .

Applications must be received no later than November 2, 2026.