Winter 26/27 Seasonal Laborer II - Nickerson State Park
About The Position
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks a Seasonal Laborer II for Nickerson State Park and the Cape Cod Rail Trail in Brewster, Massachusetts. This seasonal role is scheduled to run from November 15, 2026, through March 20, 2027. As essential personnel, the employee will perform snow and ice operations, work outdoors in inclement weather, and may be required to work overtime, weekends, and holidays. The position includes manual labor and maintenance of public grounds, facilities, roads, equipment, and supplies. Work schedules and days off are determined by the Supervisor. Salary information is based on a 40-hour workweek; compensation may vary based on factors including experience, seniority, agency budget, and the nature of the role. If the position is worked for fewer than 90 days, it will revert to a short-term position, with compensation discussed during the interview process.
Requirements
- At least six months of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience performing manual labor in connection with general construction or maintenance work.
- Ability to work outside in all types of weather.
Responsibilities
- Remove snow and ice from roadways, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and entryways.
- Clean and maintain public areas, including restrooms, campgrounds, parking lots, trails, and beaches.
- Perform manual labor tasks, some of which may require specialized skills.
- Install, repair, and maintain regulatory, historic, and informational signs using hand or power tools.
- Plant, transplant, prune, trim, and fertilize trees, flowers, and shrubs; seed lawns and gardens; spray for insects and plant diseases; cut grass; rake leaves; and water plants as needed.
- Load and unload trucks, unpack and store supplies and equipment, and periodically inventory them.
- Perform preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and tools, including washing, inspecting, tightening, lubricating, and sharpening cutting tools.
- Repair and paint guard rails; set up traffic-control items such as wooden horses and cones; move equipment; sweep; and collect and remove 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, trucks, and UTVs, in connection with assigned unit activities.
- Operate camp registration offices, issue admission tickets, receive receipts, and maintain simple records.
- Perform related duties as required.
Benefits
- The Commonwealth offers an employee benefits package intended to support employees, their loved ones, and their future.
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