What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Laborer I (Mt. Holyoke Range) Summer 2025 position at DCR - Urban Parks & Recreation?
The Department of Conservation and Recreation manages one of the largest and most diverse state parks systems in the nation and protects and enhances natural resources and outdoor recreational opportunities throughout Massachusetts. DCR is a dynamic agency, and is one of the largest park systems in the nation. The DCR system includes over 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection lands, beaches, lakes, ponds, playgrounds, swimming pools, skating rinks, trails and parkways.
Duties:
Seasonal Laborers perform and assist with a variety of duties in connection with conservation and maintenance work including, but not limited to, grounds and facility maintenance work including cutting grass, raking leaves, watering, painting, rubbish removal, beautification of parks, campgrounds, and reservations, beaches and facilities.
May be expected to use a variety of hand tools.
May operate motor vehicles and light trucks including loading and unloading of supplies, equipment, etc.
Greet and assist park visitors and provide information about the facility.
Based on assignment, collect fees and may be required to possess a current and valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
Perform other related duties as required.
Salaries are based upon full-time/40 hours worked per week. Work schedules and days off are at the discretion of the Supervisor. This position may require working weekends and/or holidays.
Please note, if you are selected for this position and will be working less than 90 days, the position will automatically revert to a short-term position.
Our short-term positions are not part of the salary scale that is advertised within this job posting. Should this position revert to a short-term seasonal position (less than 90 days), your salary rate will be discussed with you during the interview phase of the process.
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Minimum Entrance Requirements: None.
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