2026 Seasonal Laborer II (Lawrence Heritage State Park)
About The Position
The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for the position Seasonal Laborer II at Lawrence Heritage State Park for the 2026 Summer season. This role 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. Duties include performing 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. The position also involves digging trenches and similar excavations, refilling excavations, and spreading and leveling dirt, gravel and other materials using pick and shovel. Additionally, the role includes setting and repairing curbing, patching broken or eroded pavement, installing, repairing and maintaining signs, planting, transplanting, pruning, trimming and fertilizing trees, flowers and shrubs, seeding lawns and gardens, spraying for insects and plant diseases, and performing related tasks such as cutting grass, raking leaves and watering trees, shrubs and flowers. The position also requires loading and unloading trucks, unpacking and storing supplies and equipment, taking periodic inventories, operating hand held power tools, tapping machines and rodding machines, and operating motor vehicles including light vehicles and trucks.
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
- Qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
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 hand tool 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 hand held 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 hand held 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
