Seasonal Laborer II-Lake Wyola Summer 2025

Massachusetts; Shutesbury (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A seasonal position at Lake Wyola State Park involves maintaining public areas, performing manual labor tasks, and operating equipment. Applicants should have prior experience in construction or maintenance work. The role offers a chance to work in a beautiful outdoor setting while contributing to the upkeep of the park.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Qualifications

• At least six months of full-time or equivalent part-time manual labor experience.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains public areas.
• Performs manual labor tasks.
• Operates hand-held power tools.

Skills

Manual Labor

Job description

Seasonal Laborer II

Lake Wyola State Park

05/4/25-09/20/25 (20 weeks @ 40Hrs) 2 Openings

About the Department of Conservation and Recreation:

The Department of Conservation and Recreation manages one of the largest and most diverse state park systems in the nation, protecting natural resources and outdoor recreational opportunities throughout Massachusetts. The 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 such as restrooms, campgrounds, parking lots, trails, beaches, etc.
2. Performs manual labor tasks, which may require some specialized skills.
3. Installs, repairs, and maintains signs, including regulatory, historic, and informational signs, using hand or 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 tasks like mowing, raking leaves, and watering for grounds upkeep.
5. Loads and unloads trucks, unpacks supplies, and takes inventory of supplies and equipment.
6. Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and tools, including washing, inspecting, lubricating, and sharpening.
7. Repairs and paints structures, sets up traffic control devices, moves equipment, and removes trash.
8. Operates hand-held power tools, tapping machines, and rodding machines.
9. Installs attachments on tractors and trucks for tasks like grass cutting and snow removal.
10. Operates motor vehicles such as light trucks for unit activities.
11. Operates camp registration offices, issues tickets, and maintains records.
12. Performs related duties as required.

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

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

Applicants must have at least six months of full-time, or equivalent part-time, manual labor experience related to construction or maintenance work.

Comprehensive Benefits:

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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 based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or other protected categories. We encourage individuals who believe they have the necessary skills to apply.