Seasonal Laborer II (Pittsfield/OHV) Summer 2025

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking a Seasonal Laborer II for the Pittsfield State Forest OHV Program. This role involves manual labor tasks supporting skilled trades, maintaining public grounds, and operating tools and vehicles. Ideal candidates should have experience in general construction or maintenance work. The position starts ASAP and ends on 11/1/25.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform various manual labor tasks to assist skilled tradesmen.
• Dig trenches, install drainage, and maintain public grounds.
• Operate hand held power tools and motor vehicles.

Skills

Manual Labor

Construction

Tools

Hand Held Power Tools

Motor Vehicles

Job description

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Job Description - Seasonal Laborer II (Pittsfield/OHV) Summer 2025 (250004KI)

Job Description

Seasonal Laborer II (Pittsfield/OHV) Summer 2025 - ( 250004KI )

Description

Position Information:

Location: Pittsfield State Forest OHV Program

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: 11/1/25

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. DCR is a dynamic agency, and is one of the largest park systems in the nation. The DCR system includes over 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection lands, beaches, lakes, ponds, playgrounds, swimming pools, skating rinks, trails and parkways.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation, seeks applicants for the position of Seasonal Laborer II to perform the following duties:

• Performs various manual labor tasks, which may require some specialized skill, to assist in the work of skilled tradesmen and craftsmen such as carpenters, plumbers and masons.
• Performs various manual tasks in connection with the installation of drainage, sewer and/or water pipelines of conduits, such as positioning, joining and sealing pipe sections and culverts, erecting and removing shoring and bracing for trenches and excavations.
• Digs trenches and similar excavations, refills excavations, spreads and levels to grade dirt, gravel and other materials using pick and shovel.
• Sets and repairs curbing; patches broken or eroded pavement by braking surface and mixing and applying a variety of paving materials such as mortar, concrete, cements, etc. using small hand tool in order to keep roadways and sidewalks in a safe condition.
• 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 hand held power tools.
• 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.
• Load and unload 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.
• Operate hand held power tools, tapping machines and rodding machines.
• Operate motor vehicles including light vehicles, trucks, etc., in connection with assigned unit activities.
• Perform related duties as required.

Please note, if you are selected for this position and will be working less than 90 days, the position will automatically revert to a short-term position.

Our short-term positions are not part of the salary scale that is advertised within this job posting. Should this position revert to a short-term seasonal position (less than 90 days), your salary rate will be discussed with you during the interview phase of the process.

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

Primary Location

: United States-Massachusetts-Pittsfield-Cascade Street

Job

Job

: Equipment, Facilities & Services

Agency

Agency

: Department of Conservation & Recreation

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift

Shift

: Day

Job Posting

Job Posting

: May 14, 2025, 8:14:19 PM

Number of Openings

Number of Openings

: 1

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