Summer 26 - Seasonal Planting Laborer I Short Term - Greening the Gateway Cities (Taunton)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Taunton, MA

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is seeking four (4) contract employees for the Seasonal Planting Laborer I Short Term Employment position as part of the Greening the Gateway Cities (GGCP) program. This role involves performing various labor tasks outdoors in all types of weather to support the planting of trees in Massachusetts' gateway cities. The primary goal is to increase tree canopy cover to reduce heating and cooling energy costs for residences and businesses, while also improving neighborhood aesthetics and providing other environmental benefits. The GGCP is an Urban and Community Forestry program focused on increasing tree canopy in urban residential areas, particularly in environmental justice neighborhoods with lower tree canopy cover.

Requirements

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Manual dexterity.
• Physical stamina and endurance for full time, hard manual labor.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Willing to work in all weather conditions.
• Skill in using hand tools such as shovels, mattocks, pry bars, bolt cutters, clippers, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Potential to become a STS Laborer II with proven experience in driving a van and/or towing a trailer.

Responsibilities

• Dig and backfill tree planting holes with hand tools.
• Plant trees according to industry standards.
• Load and unload trees from vehicles and trailers.
• Load and unload tools and equipment.
• Maintain vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and tools by washing, inspecting, tightening, lubricating, and sharpening edges on all cutting tools.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Earned sick time per applicable rules, regulations and laws.
• Engage in urban forestry activities within the Commonwealth.
• Learn tree planting best practices from experienced GGCP Foresters.
• Gain invaluable communication skills engaging with stakeholders throughout your local community.
• Experience working in a state agency with diverse career opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed