Company Name: City of Pittsfield
Pittsfield, MA
The Department of Public Utilities is seeking qualified individuals to fill Summer Maintenance positions. The primary functions of this position will be to maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and general safety of the grounds and facilities through regular, safe, thorough, and systematic maintenance duties following company policies and procedures. This position is also responsible for any general maintenance of grounds and other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Performs a variety of unskilled labor duties
- Digging holes, trenches and other excavations; shoveling materials and leveling areas
- Cleaning out sewers and catch basins
- Cleaning litter & debris from streets, runways, and parking lots
- Mowing grass using either hand or powered equipment; trimming shrubs & lower parts of trees along sidewalks & highways
- Performs other duties as assigned
Required qualifications and licensures:
- Valid Massachusetts motor vehicle operator’s license, Class D
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to understand written and oral instructions, and communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors
- Physical agility, strength and endurance sufficient to perform heavy manual labor under inclement weather conditions, in restricted or confined environments, and in elevated areas
- Ability to handle and operate tools and equipment as required
- Must be 18 years of age or older
Salary: $10.00 per hour
**DEADLINE: Applications accepted until position is filled**
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