Town of Rockport | Property Laborer

The Town of Rockport is seeking qualified applicants to join our team as a Full-time Public Property Laborer. Under the supervision of the Public Property Division Foreman, performs routine tasks and special assignments that are in the area of responsibility of the Public Property Division. Assignments may include performing custodial services, rubbish pickups, planting trees, operating large mowers, performing landscaping work, performing repair tasks, installing signs, performing tasks relating to Christmas decorations, operating sanding and snow plow equipment, driving dump trucks and performing manual labor. Occasionally this position will be assigned to help support other tasks that are in the area of responsibility of other DPW Divisions.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

The Division Foreman and occasionally the Operations Supervisor will assign routine tasks and special assignments required to be performed by this position. Supervisory personnel will review performance for efficiency. Frequent communication between the

Division Foreman and the Laborer will be required in order to schedule and monitor the progress of work assignments.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY IS RESTROOMS & TRASH PUBLIC RESTROOM AND TOWN BUILDING OTHER DUTIES MAY BE REQUIRED AS NEEDED:

• BUILDINGS & RESTROOMS: Clean and maintain buildings & restrooms, including exterior landscaping, snow & ice removal, trash removal and other exterior duties.
• CEMETERIES: Rake, clean, mow, trim and remove trash from the cemetery grounds. Install monument foundations and provide funeral services.
• GROUNDS, PARKS & Rake, clean, trash removal, mow, trim, prune hedges and shrubs.
• PLAYING FIELDS: Repair benches, swings, score boards, etc.
• BEACHES: Clean, rake and remove debris and seaweed.
• ROADSIDE: Build, paint and repair fences and guardrails. Install and maintain barricade maintenance gates on roads including locks. Cut and clear grass & brush and roadside trash removal.
• CHRISTMAS: Locate, take down, set up and decorate large Christmas tree in Dock Square. Install and decorate small Christmas trees on poles on Main Street. Remove trees after the holiday season.
• TRASH BARREL DUMPING: Empty town owned trash barrels throughout Town.
• TREE WORK: Perform tree trimming and removal work assignments and carries out work requisitioned by the Tree Warden and approved by the Director.
• SNOW & ICE: Assists with Snow & Ice Operations by operating sanding and plow trucks under the direction of the Highway Division Foreman. Used as needed to perform manual shoveling of sidewalks, buildings, and grounds. Snow & Ice duties are mandatory assignments during normal hours of operation as well as during hours of operation that may require overtime.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current valid driver’s license that must be maintained during the term of employment. CDL B License must be acquired within six (6) months of employment.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical work in inclement and hot weather.
• Ability to operate a variety of equipment utilized in performing the work of the Public Property areas of responsibility, such as grass cutting equipment, leaf blowers, floor cleaning equipment, snow blowers and other such equipment and hand tools.

PUBLIC PROPERTY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Custodial services for public restrooms and town office building.
• Signs – Inventory, ordering and installation.
• Beach maintenance includes cleanup of debris and seaweed, installation and removal of equipment and posting regulations.
• Christmas decorations includes preparation, installation and removal of wiring, stands for large and small trees.
• Oil burner and furnace maintenance, repairs and upkeep will be handled by private contractors under the Division supervision.
• Mowing, trimming and raking areas assigned.
• Maintain baseball diamonds at Evans Field and Pingree Park in playable condition. Build up pitching mounds, fill in at bases, etc.
• Trim shrubs, weed plantings, fertilize, mulch all assigned areas. Provide adequate watering as needed.
• Plant and water new trees and shrubs as may be required.
• Provide funeral services and install monument foundations.
• Maintain cemetery records and provide data for office to make monthly commitments.
• Sets up of building facilities for all Town Meetings and Elections.
• Maintain and supervise operation of emergency generators.
• Other areas of responsibility and accountability that may be designated to the Public Property Division by the Director of Public Works.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To be considered for this vacancy, please reference job title and your last name in the subject line, and submit:

1. Town of Rockport General Application

2. Cover letter

3. Resume

4. Contact information for three (3) professional references

5. Certifications, if applicable

Email is the preferred method of application, however, if you wish to apply by in person or via mail, please send the required items to:

Human Resources

Town of Rockport

34 Broadway

Rockport, MA 01966

Attn.: Michellelee Maloney, Director of Human Resources – Public Property Laborer

Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. The Town of Rockport does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, color, or disability in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.30 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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