Seasonal Laborer II-Lake Wyola Summer 2025

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to maintaining Massachusetts' beautiful parks and recreational areas as a Seasonal Laborer II. This role offers a unique opportunity to work outdoors, performing essential tasks to keep public spaces clean and inviting. You'll engage in a variety of responsibilities, from maintaining trails and campgrounds to operating equipment and tools. Be part of a team that values diversity and inclusion, ensuring everyone feels respected and empowered. If you enjoy working in nature and contributing to the community, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of experience in manual labor or maintenance work.
• Ability to operate various tools and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain public areas including restrooms, campgrounds, and trails.
• Perform manual labor tasks and operate hand-held power tools.

Skills

Manual Labor

Maintenance Skills

Operating Hand-held Power Tools

Basic Vehicle Operation

Tools

Hand-held Power Tools

Tractors

Job description

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Job Description - Seasonal Laborer II-Lake Wyola Summer 2025 (250002N0)

Description

Seasonal Laborer II

Lake Wyola State Park

About the Department of Conservation and Recreation:

The Department of Conservation and Recreation manages one of the largest and most diverse state parks systems in the nation and protects and enhances natural resources and outdoor recreational opportunities throughout Massachusetts. The DCR system includes over 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection lands, beaches, lakes, ponds, playgrounds, swimming pools, skating rinks, trails, golf courses and parkways.

DUTIES:

1. Cleans and maintains public areas of assigned location such as restrooms, campgrounds, parking lots, trails, beaches, etc.
2. Performs various manual labor tasks, which may require some specialized skill.
3. Installs, repairs, and maintains signs such as regulatory, historic, and information signs by performing such tasks as digging holes and installing supports using a variety of hand or handheld power tools.
4. Plants, transplants, prunes, trims, and fertilizes trees, flowers, and shrubs; seeds lawns and gardens; sprays for insects and plant diseases; and performs related tasks such as cutting grass, raking leaves, and watering trees, shrubs, and flowers as required for the upkeep and beautification of public grounds.
5. Loads and unloads trucks, physically or by use of dollies; unpacks and stores supplies and equipment in stockrooms, storerooms, or warehouses; and takes periodic inventories of supplies and equipment.
6. Performs preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and tools by washing, inspecting, tightening, lubricating, and sharpening edges on all cutting tools.
7. Performs related duties such as repairing and painting guard rails; setting up wooden horses, cones, etc. for traffic control purposes; moving equipment, sweeping, collecting, and removing trash.
8. Operates hand-held power tools, tapping machines, and rodding machines.
9. Installs attachments such as mowers, plow blades, leaf catcher buckets, and vacuum cleaners to tractors and/or trucks in order to equip vehicles for grass cutting, roadway cleaning, snow removal, etc.
10. Operates motor vehicles including light vehicles, trucks, etc., in connection with assigned unit activities.
11. Operates camp registration offices, issues admission tickets, receives receipts, and maintains simple records.
12. Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have at least six months of full-time, or equivalent part-time experience in performing manual labor in connection with general construction or maintenance work.

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Primary Location

United States-Massachusetts-Shutesbury-94 Lakeview Road

Job

Equipment, Facilities & Services

Agency

Department of Conservation & Recreation

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Mar 8, 2025, 2:01:59 AM

Number of Openings

2

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Moneesha Dasgupta - 6176450358

Bargaining Unit: 02-AFSCME - Service/Institutional

Confidential: No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: No