Seasonal Gardener/Laborer - Parks

Brooklinema; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Brookline Parks & Open Space Division is seeking Seasonal Gardener/Laborers to maintain and beautify our parks, green spaces, and public grounds. This hands-on role offers a practical outdoor setting, daily variety, and a chance to contribute to the community throughout the season.

You'll perform mowing, trimming, trash pickup, mulching, and basic landscaping tasks with an experienced team. Eligible applicants enjoy immediate openings and a starting pay of $18.49 per hour.

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.

Responsibilities

• Mowing lawns and fields to maintain clean, inviting spaces.
• Raking, weeding, and hedge trimming for a manicured look.
• Cleaning restrooms to keep parks welcoming for visitors.
• Laying mulch and removing invasive vegetation to support ecological balance.
• Improving trails and park features to support outdoor recreation.
• Planting trees, shrubs, and flowers to beautify green spaces.

Skills

Physical endurance

Heavy lifting

Outdoor work experience

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

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 $18.49 hourly
• Full-time seasonal positions with immediate openings
• Gain valuable experience working with an experienced team in Brookline's numerous parks and open spaces