Municipal DPW Admin Specialist – Flexible Hours

Paxtonma; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 37,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Town of Paxton is seeking a full-time DPW Administrative Assistant to support the Director of Public Works in maintaining municipal services such as water distribution, highways, cemeteries, and recreation facilities.

The role focuses on day-to-day operations, budgeting, payroll, and procurement while coordinating with residents, contractors, and state agencies on projects that keep the community running.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred and three+ years municipal experience.
• Three+ years financial experience (accounting/bookkeeping) or equivalent.
• Massachusetts Driver’s License required; IICS100 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee water distribution, highways, cemeteries and recreation facilities.
• Manage budgets, payroll, and procurement for the DPW.
• Coordinate with residents, contractors, and state agencies on projects.

Skills

Municipal experience

Education

Associate degree preferred

Tools

IICS100 Certificate

Massachusetts Municipal Procurement Training

Job description

The Town of Paxton is seeking a full-time DPW Administrative Assistant to support the Director of Public Works in maintaining municipal services such as water distribution, highways, cemeteries, and recreation facilities.

The role focuses on day-to-day operations, budgeting, payroll, and procurement while coordinating with residents, contractors, and state agencies on projects that keep the community running.