Seasonal Laborer

City of Northampton; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Northampton is seeking four Seasonal Laborers for DPW divisions (Streets, Sewer, Forestry, Parks & Cemeteries). Positions run November 1, 2026 to May 1, 2027, up to six months, 40 hours weekly, Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., at $19.00 per hour.

Job involves manual work with mowing, pruning, minor equipment maintenance, and plowing duties. Requires HS diploma or equivalent and a MA driver’s license (CDL preferred). Residency near Northampton is desirable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or acceptable alternative education.
• Ability to follow oral instructions and perform manual labor safely.
• Familiarity with basic power hand tools used in grounds maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Mows grass, trims shrubs, rakes and seeds as part of routine maintenance.
• Perform minor equipment maintenance such as greasing and oil changes.
• Plow roads/sidewalks using light trucks and shovels; may work in other DPW divisions when needed.

Skills

Oral instructions

Power tools operation

Safety awareness

Manual labor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn mowers

Tampers

Jackhammers

Job description

SEASONAL LABORER

• Four (4) Seasonal Open Positions
• In the Streets, Sewer, and Forestry, Parks & Cemeteries Divisions
• Seasonal Approximate Dates: November 1, 2026 – May 1, 2027; Up to six months.
• Full-time: 40 Hours per week
• Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
• Hourly Rate: $19.00

DEFINITION

Manual work assisting in the operations of Department of Public Works projects; all other related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

May perform some or all of the following General Functions, as well as the function specific to the departments to which assigned.

Mows grass; trims shrubs; rakes and seeds. Perform minor maintenance on equipment used (greasing, changing oil, spark plugs, and filters). Plows roads and sidewalks using light trucks, tracked vehicle, and shovels. May be assigned to other DPW divisions on an as-needed basis or in an emergency.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalency; any equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, AND SKILL

Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in the work performed. Ability to understand and follow oral instructions; ability to operate power hand tools, such as power lawn mowers, tampers, jackhammers, and similar equipment. Massachusetts Class D Driver's license required. CDL experience preferred.

Residency within 15 miles of the physical boundaries of the City of Northampton is desirable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Moderate to strenuous physical effort generally required. Eyesight and hearing at or correctable to "normal ranges".

BENEFITS

There are no benefits with temporary seasonal laborer positions.

~ Equal Opportunity Employer ~