To be minimally qualified, one must meet the following criteria:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or one to three months’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Massachusetts Class D Driver’s License and insurable driving record
• Some experience in maintenance work involving turf and landscape maintenance, working outdoors in adverse weather and other essential job duties listed above.
• General knowledge of parks and recreation department operations.

• Performs miscellaneous manual duties such as raking, shoveling, digging, hammering, painting, climbing ladders, lifting, bending, crawling, pulling, pushing, and using manual tools, in the maintenance and renovation of parks, recreation areas, athletic fields, and playgrounds in preparation for active and passive recreational use or preservation as open space.
• Drives and/or operates machinery, vehicles, and tools safely and effectively to cut and trim grass, cut and remove brush, groom, line and repair sport fields, including but limited to power tools, mower, snow/leaf blower, groomer, painting machine, sprayer, weed whip, truck, cart, pallet jack and compressor.
• Works in cold or foul weather to create safe and usable facilities including snow removal, ice removal, plowing, shoveling, removing debris or downed tree limbs and to prepare facilities such as parks, ice rinks, sidewalks, parking lots and streets for use.
• Performs tasks associated with the renovation or repair including but not limited to all for mentioned equipment, plus fences, restrooms, water fountains, irrigation, pools, and drainage systems.
• Performs custodial duties including removing trash, cleaning floors, windows, and equipment.
• Attends to trees, shrubs, undergrowth, and flowers by planting, trimming, weeding, removal and transplanting.
• Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine/vehicle operation variations with supervisor or others to assist in diagnosing problem or repair.
• Other responsibilities as required per the full job description.

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Employment Status: UFCW Laborer's Union, Non-Exempt; Full-Time

Salary: Grade 04L, Step 05 – Starting at $17.18 per hour

The City of Chicopee provides its employees (contingent upon employment status) with a robust benefits package which includesMedical, Dental, Vision, Sick-Time, Life Insurance, 12 Paid Holidays, Personal Time, Vacation Time, Retirement Saving Plans (457b), a Pension Plan, Employee Discounts, and more.

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If this position aligns with your goals, experience, or skills, apply today using one of the following methods:

• Apply online via our 'Employment Opportunities' page, select a position and click 'Apply Now'.

OR

• Select 'Download Application', fill it out, and mail it or hand deliver it (along with your resume) to the City of Chicopee Human Resources Department, located at 274 Front Street, Chicopee, MA 01013.

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The City of Chicopee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.