Seasonal Laborer

Town of Lexington 

Department of Public Works 

Seasonal Laborer

 Full Time 7:00am-3:30pm up to 40hrs per week

June - September

$16.50/hour no benefits

The Department of Public Works Public Grounds Division has the need for (1) seasonal laborer. 

Duties may include: 

1. Maintaining Trails, Brush Mowing, Weed Whacking, pruning and clearing debris where needed
2. Brush cutting
3. Manage invasive species
4. Mowing meadows & cemeteries
5. Building, repairing boardwalks, footbridges and picnic tables
6. Holiday event prep and other special events
7. Field Painting, trash removal, watering & fertilizer grounds
8. Assist with park repairs
9. Assist conservation staff on projects as needed
10. Other miscellaneous projects as needed 

Required: 

Valid MA Class D driver’s license.  Ability to operate Town vehicle, ability to lift heavy objects, work in all weather conditions, follow oral and written instructions; operate landscaping power equipment (i.e. weed-whacker, mower) push mower, string trimmer. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.  Willing to learn basic plant identification skills.  Must be 18years or older.

Work Environment: 

This work will be performed physically in the outdoors, in all weather conditions in areas with poison ivy, mosquitoes, ticks, bees, dense brush, etc.

Prior to appointment; candidates may be required to undergo a state CORI/SORI background check and a pre-employment physical and drug screening test. These costs are covered by the Town.

$16.50/hour, no benefits. 

Town application form (required) must be submitted to the Human Resources Office, 1625 Mass Ave, Lexington, MA 02420.  For applications, download form from https://lexingtonma.gov/311/Current-Job-Openings email jobs@lexingtonma.gov or call 781-698-4590