NATURE OF WORK:

This is skilled work involved in maintenance and custodial care of municipal buildings, parks, recreational areas and grounds, and cemeteries. Work involves the operation of a variety of hand and power tools, equipment and vehicles; participating in the maintenance of buildings, grounds, roadways, equipment and facilities. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Working Foremen of the Buildings & Grounds or Highway Divisions.

EXAMPLES OF WORK*:

· Performs maintenance on the interior and exterior of all town buildings as well as ground maintenance, including cemeteries, work on roadway related projects.

· Performs varied manual tasks in connection with burials including opening and closing graves, setting up and attending burials.

· Participates in general cleaning, maintenance and repair of all town buildings.

· Operates a variety of tools, equipment and vehicles including tractors, sprayers, string trimmers and mowers; paints a variety of surfaces.

· Participates in seeding, mowing, raking and trimming of grass; cleans recreational areas; and otherwise prepares and maintains parks, forests and recreational areas and facilities for use by citizens of Holden.

· Participates in tree and brush removal as assigned and other types of roadway operations.

REQUIREMENTS OF WORK:

· Some experience in caring for lawns, trees and shrubs including some experience in one or more areas of the crafts and trades; graduation from high school; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. No benefits and no vacation.

· Ability to lift heavy objects and to work continuously under varying weather conditions. Ability to understand and follow oral instructions. Ability to learn the safe operation of a variety of power tools, equipment and vehicles. Knowledge of the basic principles, practices and techniques of one or more of the crafts or trades.

· Must possess a valid Massachusetts Class D Driver's License & be at least 18 years of age, and be subject to a CORI inquiry.

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Pay: Up to $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person