Winter City Grounds & Snow Laborer (Seasonal)

US Lawns; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-benefited position

Job summary

The City of Pittsfield is hiring Winter Seasonal Laborers to assist in snow removal for city schools, parks, streets and municipal buildings. Duties include plowing, salt/sanding, snow blowing and shoveling, with extended shifts during snow events.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; 18+; ability to operate landscaping and snow removal equipment; willingness to work in all weather; on-site, non-benefited municipal employment with equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Snow plowing experience desired.
• Familiar with grounds-keeping/landscaping tools and snow removal equipment preferred.
• Ability to bend, kneel, squat, stand, push, and lift heavy objects as needed.
• Ability to interact with people on an up-beat and friendly basis, regardless of circumstances.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Responsibilities

• Performs general landscaping/grounds-keeping duties, such as mowing, raking, trimming, weeding, cultivating, and snow removal.
• Plowing snow; salt & sand streets, clearings sidewalks, parking lots, snow-blowing and shoveling snow.
• Maintains clean, organized work areas and securely stores equipment and supplies.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Performs general maintenance of grounds and other duties as assigned.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

Snow plowing experience

Grounds-keeping/landscaping tools

Lift heavy objects

Interacting with the public

All weather conditions

18+ years old

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Pittsfield is hiring Winter Seasonal Laborers to assist in snow removal for city schools, parks, streets and municipal buildings. Duties include plowing, salt/sanding, snow blowing and shoveling, with extended shifts during snow events.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; 18+; ability to operate landscaping and snow removal equipment; willingness to work in all weather; on-site, non-benefited municipal employment with equal opportunity employer.