2026.04 Laborer - Cemetery and Parks - Full-time
About The Position
CEMETERY LABORER The Milford Department of Public Works is seeking an energetic, dependable and conscientious individual to fill an opening for Cemetery/Parks Laborer within our Public Works Department. Duties will include landscaping, grounds & building maintenance, construction activities and other tasks as assigned throughout our Parks, Cemeteries and Highway Departments. Hours will be, generally, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work is performed inside and out of doors in an environment which includes exposure to physical elements and/or to a number of disagreeable working conditions. Laborer Experience - Generally experience of 30-90 days required. Prefer minimum of 6 (six) months experience performing laboring, grounds keeping or building maintenance work; OR any combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skill and abilities. CDL Experience - There are occasions where heavy equipment will be used for facilitating interments. Willingness to obtain CDL license within one year of employment required. Requirements - High School diploma or equivalent, must be at least 18 years of age, possess a valid NH Driver's License, have a steady and dependable work history and be safety conscious. Starting pay will be commensurate with position/experience Grade 11 on Town's Wage Scale. Pay generally not to exceed $20.00-22.00/hour to start. BENEFIT SNAPSHOT: Excellent Town Benefits to include- Medical -2 plans. AB15/40 HMO ($1k/$3k Ded) 85/15 split on premium LUMENOS (HDHP) w/HSA-100% of the premium paid by the employer, up to 50% of the deductible paid by the employer Dental -Single coverage paid by the employer Vision -Voluntary, employee paid Leave Benefits (all leave pro-rated year one): 2 weeks vacation per year 3 personal days 12 holidays 8 sick days Retirement: Participation in NH Retirement Life Insurance -up to 2x life paid by the employer (3rd time life at employee expense) Short-term Disability -100% paid by the employer Long-term Disability -Voluntary, employee paid Opt Out -Opt out benefit if there is other group coverage Completion of a Town of Milford application is required. Applications can be obtained via the Town of Milford. Apply in person at the following locations: Town of Milford Department of Public Works 289 South Street Milford NH 03055 603-249-0685 or Town Hall Human Resources 1 Union Square Milford NH 03055 or Apply via website: https://milfordnh.applicantpro.com Post offer, pre hire Must pass clean criminal record check Must pass clean motor vehicle check Must pass physical and drug test
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- must be at least 18 years of age
- possess a valid NH Driver's License
- have a steady and dependable work history
- be safety conscious
- Willingness to obtain CDL license within one year of employment required
- Generally experience of 30-90 days required
Nice To Haves
- minimum of 6 (six) months experience performing laboring, grounds keeping or building maintenance work; OR any combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skill and abilities
Responsibilities
- landscaping
- grounds & building maintenance
- construction activities
- other tasks as assigned throughout our Parks, Cemeteries and Highway Departments
Benefits
- Medical -2 plans. AB15/40 HMO ($1k/$3k Ded) 85/15 split on premium LUMENOS (HDHP) w/HSA-100% of the premium paid by the employer, up to 50% of the deductible paid by the employer
- Dental -Single coverage paid by the employer
- Vision -Voluntary, employee paid
- Leave Benefits (all leave pro-rated year one): 2 weeks vacation per year 3 personal days 12 holidays 8 sick days
- Retirement: Participation in NH Retirement
- Life Insurance -up to 2x life paid by the employer (3rd time life at employee expense)
- Short-term Disability -100% paid by the employer
- Long-term Disability -Voluntary, employee paid
- Opt Out -Opt out benefit if there is other group coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
