Position: Groundskeeper
Location: Middleborough Park Department, 26 Jackson St. Middleborough, MA
Status: Full-time
Hours: 40 hours per week
Wages: $22.9564/hour Step 1, support services
In accordance with the General Municipal Employee Group (GMEG)
The Groundskeeper will be responsible for maintaining the grounds of the Town of Middleborough public property, operating town motor vehicles, and any other tasks as directed by the Park Superintendent.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Conduct regular maintenance to flower beds, lawns, shrubs, and trees.
- Levels and grades athletic fields.
- Maintains grass areas by cutting, clearing, sowing, mowing, and trimming.
- Maintains all playground and recreational equipment, lifeguard stands, picnic tables, benches, docks, fences, swings, etc.
- Maintain workshop area and work areas in a neat and orderly fashion.
- Makes minor repairs on equipment and tools as necessary.
- Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts.
- Shovels snow from walks and driveways.
- Performs miscellaneous skilled and unskilled duties in the care of all park Department properties and fields.
- Performs other related job duties as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent, one (1) year of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and training. A valid driver’s license is required.
Reports to: Park Superintendent
Interested applicants please submit a resume and cover letter to Allison Ferreira, Human Resources Director via email to HRD@middleboroughma.gov.
Date of posting: July 1, 2024
Deadline: The position will remain posted until filled
The Town of Middleborough is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.96 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person