Seasonal Laborer II -D.A.R. (Summer 2026)
About The Position
The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for the position of Laborer II. This role involves performing various manual labor tasks to assist skilled tradesmen and craftsmen, including work related to the installation and maintenance of drainage, sewer, and water pipelines, as well as road and sidewalk repair. The position also includes responsibilities for landscaping, groundskeeping, loading and unloading supplies, and operating certain tools and vehicles. The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) aims to protect and enhance Massachusetts' environmental resources and promote a clean energy future, working towards environmental justice for all residents. The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) stewards one of the largest state parks systems in the nation, dedicated to protecting, promoting, and enhancing the commonwealth's natural, cultural, and recreational resources.
Requirements
- At least six months of full-time, or equivalent part-time experience in performing manual labor in connection with general construction or maintenance work.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to work outside in inclement weather
- Ability to work odd hours with expectations for working overtime opportunities and holidays.
Responsibilities
- 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 tools 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 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, 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 handheld 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits
- outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package
- work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
