SKILLED LABORER-CMD

Town of West Springfield; West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of West Springfield is seeking a maintenance worker to perform a variety of tasks in caring for recreation areas, athletic fields, parks and playgrounds.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent with two years of related experience and a valid MA Driver’s License. Candidates should have mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate maintenance equipment while working in outdoor environments year-round.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent plus two years experience in the same or related field.
• MA Drivers’ License required.
• Experience in construction or maintenance work is preferred.
• General knowledge of methods, procedures, equipment and materials for maintenance tasks is expected.

Responsibilities

• Operates light to heavy equipment for snow removal depending on license class.
• Paints and performs minor repairs on Town equipment and buildings.
• Performs tasks ordinarily assigned to a laborer.
• Installs park and playground equipment and sets up hockey rinks; maintains park areas and playgrounds.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Manual labor

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Position is responsible for performing miscellaneous task requiring the highest degree of skill in the maintenance and care of recreation areas, athletic fields, parks and playgrounds.

Description

Position is responsible for performing miscellaneous task requiring the highest degree of skill in the maintenance and care of recreation areas, athletic fields, parks and playgrounds.

Examples of Duties

• Operates light duty to heavy-duty equipment (depending on class of operator’s license) for snow removal
• Paints and makes minor repairs to Town owned equipment and buildings
• Performs tasks normally assigned to a laborer
• Installs park and playground equipment and sets up hockey rinks; maintains park areas, playgrounds and skating rinks
• Assists the Forestry dept. with operations
• Performs miscellaneous manual tasks requiring the highest degree of skill in the maintenance and care of recreation areas, athletic fields, parks and playgrounds
• Performs grounds maintenance duties: plants, seeds, rakes, fertilizes and grades, cuts, waters and trims fields and park areas

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Work requires high school graduation or equivalent plus two years experience in the same or a related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Special Requirements

MA Drivers’ License

Knowledge, Abilities and Skill

Must have a comprehensive experience in construction or maintenance work or any equivalent combination of education and experience required to perform the essential functions of this position. Must have general knowledge of the methods, techniques, procedures, equipment and materials relating to various systems construction and maintenance tasks. Must have mechanical aptitude to operate various types of equipment that would be found in flood and sewer stations as well as other public works systems.

Physical Demands

Ability to work in setting subject to continuous interruptions and background noises; to climb onto ladders, platforms and equipment; to work in extreme weather conditions; to operate equipment requiring hand and eye coordination and mechanical aptitude; to access and negotiate difficult places and varied terrain; to lift and carry objects weighing up to 75 pounds; to work independently with minimal supervision

Motor Skills

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use hands to finger; handle, feel, operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. Employee must have the ability to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and smell. Frequent periods supervising or inspecting, including construction projects. Ability to navigate over uneven ground frequently required. Frequently walking, bending, standing, squatting, climbing, occasional requirement for sustained physical effort.

Visual Demands

Position requires the employee to routinely read documents and reports for understanding and analytical purposes. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and ability to focus.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of __ hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.