Seasonal Laborers/Trades Assistants

4 weeks ago

Needham, United States Town of Needham Full time


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

Position Title No. of Vacancies Department/Division Age Restriction Laborer 4 DPW - Water & Sewer Div. must be 16 Laborer 1 DPW - Engineering must be 16 Laborer 1 DPW - Fleet Div. must be 16 Laborer 2 DPW - Highway Div. must be 18 Laborer 6 DPW - Parks & Forestry Div. must be 16 Laborer 1 DPW - RTS must be 16 Trade Assistant 4 DPW - Building Maintenance must be 18
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Duties and Responsibilities
  • Leaf and rubbish collection, tree planting and removal, assembly and disassembly of spectator stands, operation of lawn and grass cutting equipment.
  • 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.
  • Assist field engineers with surveying and project management, scanning/organizing documents, and office support.
  • Paint fences and other structures, assist with paving and roadway maintenance, complete masonry repairs, pavement marking installation, and washing trucks.
  • Provide custodial support and general assistance to the trades staff including stripping, waxing and buffing floors, general cleaning, and moving items. Additional duties may include providing general support for HVAC Technicians, Electricians, Plumbers, and Carpenters.
Requirements
  • Trades Assistant positions require all applicants be over 18 years of age.
  • Applicants under 18 years of age must submit an Employment Permit for work with the Town.
  • Individuals hired must complete the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification.
  • For positions requiring unsupervised contact with vulnerable populations, a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check is required.
  • Some positions require a valid driver's license to complete relevant seasonal work.

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.
  • All individuals who worked for the Town of Needham in prior years, and who are interested in returning, must submit the appropriate application submissions as mentioned below. Interviews with the Division Superintendents, or their designees, will be scheduled throughout April.
  • Applicants will be contacted approximately one (1) week prior to the interview date and should plan on meeting for 30 minutes with the interview team.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your application materials by clicking "Apply."

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis with the first round of review to begin for applications received before 11:59 PM on April 16, 2024. Please note that candidates may be contacted for initial phone or zoom screens prior to the review 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 .

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