Seasonal Laborer II- Wendell SF

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Wendell (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, seeks a Seasonal Laborer II for Wendell SF. The position runs from 11/15/2026 to 3/20/2027, averaging 40 hours per week, with one opening.

Responsibilities include maintaining public areas, operating light and handheld power tools, performing groundskeeping tasks, loading supplies, and assisting with routine repairs and setup for events.

Qualifications

• At least six months of full-time, or equivalent part-time experience in performing manual labor in general construction or maintenance work.
• Resume must be submitted as part of the application process for this position.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains public areas of assigned location such as restrooms, campgrounds, parking lots, trails, beaches etc.
• Performs various manual labor tasks which may require some specialized skill.
• Installs, repairs and maintains signs by digging holes and installing supports using hand or handheld power tools.
• Plants, transplants, prunes, trims and fertilizes trees, flowers and shrubs; seeds lawns and gardens; sprays for insects and plant diseases; grass cutting, raking leaves and watering as required.
• Load and unload trucks; unpacks and stores supplies and equipment; takes periodic inventories.
• Performs preventative maintenance on tools; washes, inspects and sharpens edges.
• Repair and paint guard rails; set up traffic control props; move equipment; sweep and remove trash.
• Operate handheld power tools and attach mower blades or vacuum cleaners to equipment.
• Operate light vehicles and perform related duties as required.

Job description

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Job Description - Seasonal Laborer II- Wendell SF (260007GX)

Job Description

Seasonal Laborer II- Wendell SF - ( 260007GX )

Description

Position Information

Seasonal Laborer II

Start Date

11/15/2026

End Date

03/20/2027

Work Hours

40 hrs/week

Number of Positions

1

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.

Please Note: Salary range compensation by hours worked is determined by several factors, including experience, seniority, the agency’s budget, and the nature of the role (e.g., short-term contract vs. full-time position). For union-represented roles, compensation will follow the applicable bargaining unit salary schedule rules and regulations

Who We Are

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition.

Who We Are as an Employer

At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation’s mission is to protect, promote and enhance our commonwealth of natural, cultural and recreational resources for the well-being of all. The DCR is steward to one of the largest and most diverse state parks systems in the nation which includes more than 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection lands, beaches, lakes, ponds, playgrounds, swimming pools, skating rinks, trails, golf courses and parkways.DCR strives to be an exemplary leader in conservation and recreation. DCR’s staff is passionate, dedicated, and continuously employs best practices that are informed by expertise, and creates a sense of place through carrying out the mission.

Job Opening

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for the position Seasonal Laborer II.

Duties

Cleans and maintains public areas of assigned location such as restrooms, campgrounds, parking lots, trails, beaches etc.

Performs various manual labor tasks which may require some specialized skill.

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.

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 (firewood, park supplies, equipment, etc..), 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.

Performs preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and tools by washing, inspecting, tightening, lubricating and sharpening edges on all cutting tools.

Perform 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.

Operate handheld power tools.

Install 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.

Operate motor vehicles including light vehicles, trucks, etc., in connection with assigned unit activities.

Operate camp registration offices, issue admission tickets, receive receipts and maintain simple records

Perform related duties as required.

Resume requirement

A resume must be submitted as part of the application process for this position. This document must be specifically attached "as relevant" to the requisition for which you are applying.

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.

Job

Equipment, Facilities & Services

Agency

Department of Conservation & Recreation

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Multiple

Number of Openings

1

Salary

45,178.64 - 58,341.14 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affi ...?

Bargaining Unit : 02-AFSCME - Service/Institutional

Confidential : No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : No