Description

The Department of Public Work (DPW) is pleased to offer seasonal employment opportunities, completing meaningful work in the community while also providing support to the Department's operational functions.

The DPW supports a wide variety of activities and programs over the summer months and relies on motivated, hard-working summer staff to ensure that roads, parks, water, wastewater, stormwater infrastructure, fleet, waste management, engineering, and buildings are ready for the upcoming year.

These jobs offer the opportunity to experience public service at its most fundamental level by providing insight into the workings of infrastructure maintenance.

You may have the opportunity to support the parks crew in maintaining public fields, assist the water and sewer crews promoting the importance of water safety, work with the recycling and solid waste team in the proper collection and processing of household refuse, support the building maintenance team on a variety of summer projects throughout Town, or assist the highway crews in responding to work orders and or a variety of construction projects.

Those with an interest in construction, engineering, environmental science, public service, recycling, or trades work are strongly encouraged to apply for an opportunity.

Come see Needham from a different perspective and be a part of our summer team!

CON #24089

Position Title

No. of Vacancies

Department / Division

Age Restriction

Laborer

DPW - Water & Sewer Div.

N / A

Laborer

DPW - Fleet Div.

N / A

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support water and sewer work crews by painting fire hydrants and structures, work with metering crew, and assists at the water treatment plant
• Provide general support towards daily fleet objectives. Assist in coordinating necessary parts, scheduling appointments, processing service entries and vender invoices.

Providing shop assistance to technicians when demand is high. Organizing and cleaning as required.

Participate in the oversight of residential drop-off program, assist in general laborer duties

Requirements

• Applicants under 18 years of age must submit an Employment Permit and a Town of Needham Employment Application
• For positions requiring unsupervised contact with children, elderly, or disabled persons, Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) checks are required
• Some positions require a valid driver's license, applicants will be required to present a copy of his / her valid driver's license during the interview

Supplemental Information

Important Applicant Information :

• Temporary employment is anticipated to begin on or about May 28, 2024 (depending on the position) and conclude no later than August 30, 2024.
• Qualified candidates are limited to five (5) days off (unpaid) during the duration of this temporary work assignment.
• Candidates must be willing to work in a labor-intensive environment and must be willing to get dirty.
• This temporary work assignment is limited to 40 hours per week with no opportunity for overtime.

How to Apply :

To apply, please submit your application materials by clicking "Apply."

Applications will be accepted until 11 : 59pm on June 12, 2024. Applicant submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates may be contacted for initial phone or zoom screens prior to the closing date.

Formal interviews will not be conducted until after the closing date.

The Town of Needham is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and encouraging workplace.

There shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, age, gender, national origin, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage / civil partnership, pregnancy / maternity, veteran status, or any other protected class.

We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential.

We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

The Town of Needham will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact us at tswanson@needhamma.gov .

Last updated : 2024-06-05