Winter 26/27 Seasonal Laborer II - Blue Hills Reservation
About The Position
The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks qualified applicants for a Seasonal Laborer II position at Blue Hills Reservation in Milton, Massachusetts. The position runs from November 15, 2026, through March 20, 2027. Two positions are available. Salaries are based on a 40-hour workweek; schedules and days off are determined by the supervisor. The role may require weekend and holiday work, overtime, and work outside in all types of weather. As essential personnel, the primary duties include snow and ice operations and working in inclement weather. The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation oversees public lands and facilities and works to protect, promote, and enhance the Commonwealth’s natural, cultural, and recreational resources. The agency is part of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, which works to protect environmental resources and advance a clean energy future. Applicants must have at least six months of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience performing manual labor in connection with general construction or maintenance work. The posting describes a comprehensive employee benefits package but does not list specific benefits.
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 skill.
- Install, repair, and maintain signs using hand tools or power tools, including digging holes and installing supports.
- Plant, transplant, prune, trim, and fertilize trees, flowers, and shrubs; seed lawns and gardens; spray for insects and plant diseases; and perform related groundskeeping such as cutting grass, raking leaves, and watering plants.
- Load and unload trucks, physically or using dollies; unpack and store supplies and equipment; and take periodic inventories.
- 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 and trucks.
- Operate 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 other related duties as required.
- Work outside in all types of weather and perform snow and ice operations, including overtime and holiday work as needed.
Benefits
- A comprehensive employee benefits package is offered; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
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