Laborer II - Quabbin

Who We Are:
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.   Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition.

Who We Are as an Employer:

At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents.

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) oversees nearly half a million acres of land, making up one of the largest and most diverse state park systems in the country. Our work focuses on nurturing the vital connection between people and the environment by protecting, promoting, and enhancing our common wealth of natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the well-being of all. DCR infrastructure connects people to and through the beautiful landscapes and accessible recreational facilities we care for – strengthening our communities and driving our economy. Our staff strive to build a healthier, more resilient Massachusetts where all residents and visitors can relax, reflect and feel a sense of belonging in our open spaces and public lands. To learn more about DCR, our facilities, and our programs, please visit www.mass.gov/dcr or contact us at mass.parks@mass.gov. 

Job Opening: 

The Department of Conservation and Recreation is seeking applicants for an Laborer II to perform the following duties:

Please submit your resume and cover letter as part of the application process.

General Statement of Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

Perform various manual labor tasks in support of the skilled tradesmen and craftsmen; dig and backfill excavations and level earth to grade; shore excavations, set and repair curbing, patch roadways and sidewalks with paving materials, install and repair signs; clean storm drains and catch basins; perform snow removal and ice control work; maintain grounds by cutting lawns, pruning trees and shrubs; and perform related work as required. The basic purpose of this work is to perform manual tasks requiring specialized skill and the use of hand tools to support general construction and maintenance activities.

Detailed Statement of Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs various manual labor tasks, which may require some specialized skills and operating handheld power tools, to assist in the work of skilled tradesmen and craftsmen such as carpenters, plumbers, and masons. Digs trenches and similar excavations, refills excavations, spreads, and levels to grade dirt, gravel, and other materials using a pick and shovel.
• Sets and repairs curing’ patches of broken or eroded pavement by breaking surfaces and mixing and applying a variety of paving materials such as mortar, concrete, cement, etc. using small hand tools to keep roadways and sidewalks in safe condition.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains signs such regulatory, historic, and information signs by performing such tasks as digging holes and installing supports using a variety of hand or handheld power tools.
• Plants, transplants, prunes, trims, and fertilizes trees, shrubs, seeds lawns, and gardens; 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. 
• Performs various manual tasks in connection with snow removal and ice control work, including shoveling snow using shovels and/or snow blowers, spreading salt and sand, and scraping/breaking ice to provide safe roadways and sidewalks for motorists and pedestrians. 
• Load and unload trucks, physically or by use of dollies; unpacks and stores supplies and equipment in stockrooms, storerooms, or warehouses, and take periodic inventories of supplies and equipment
• Performs preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and tools by washing, inspecting, tightening, lubricating, and sharpening edges on all cutting tools. 
• Perform related duties such as installing, repairing, and painting guardrails; setting up wooden horses, cones, etc. at work sites for traffic control purposes; moving furniture and equipment; sweeping collecting, and removing rubbish, and opening clogged catch basins, storm drains, and sewer lines.
• Install attachments such as mowers, plow blades, leaf catchers, buckets, and vacuum cleaners to tractors and/or trucks to equip vehicles for grass cutting, roadway cleaning, snow removal, etc.
• Operate motor vehicles including light vehicles, trucks, and outboard motorboats in connection with assigned unit activities. 

Minimum Entrance Requirements: 

Applicants must have at least six months of full-time, or equivalent part- time experience in performing manual labor in connection with general construction or maintenance work.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  Research suggests that 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.