Seasonal Laborer II- Wendell SF

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Wendell, MA

About The Position

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks a Seasonal Laborer II for Wendell State Forest. The role involves cleaning and maintaining public areas and grounds, carrying out manual labor and general maintenance, operating tools and vehicles, and supporting park operations. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, from November 15, 2026, through March 20, 2027. One position is available. Applicants must submit a resume with their application.

Requirements

At least six months of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience performing manual labor in connection with general construction or maintenance work.
Submit a resume as part of the application process and attach it as relevant to the requisition.

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain public areas such as restrooms, campgrounds, parking lots, trails, and beaches.
Perform manual labor tasks, including tasks requiring some specialized skill.
Install, repair, and maintain regulatory, historic, and informational signs using hand or handheld power tools.
Plant, transplant, prune, trim, and fertilize trees, flowers, and shrubs; seed lawns and gardens; spray for insects and plant diseases; and perform related groundskeeping tasks such as cutting grass, raking leaves, and watering plants.
Load and unload trucks, physically or with dollies; unpack and store supplies and equipment; and periodically inventory supplies and equipment.
Perform preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and tools, including washing, inspecting, tightening, lubricating, and sharpening cutting tools.
Perform related tasks such as repairing and painting guard rails, setting up traffic-control equipment, moving equipment, sweeping, and collecting and removing trash.
Operate handheld power tools.
Install attachments such as mowers, plow blades, leaf catcher buckets, and vacuum cleaners on tractors or trucks.
Operate motor vehicles, including light vehicles and trucks, in connection with assigned unit activities.
Operate camp registration offices, issue admission tickets, receive receipts, and maintain simple records.
Perform related duties as required.