PWMaintenance Craftsperson & Laborer - Forestry​/DPW

Pw-8 Maintenance Craftsperson

Routine but responsible semi-skilled to skilled manual work in the DPW Forestry Division including cutting and caring for trees, associated groundwork, chipping, hauling, other duties as assigned.

Under supervision, performs tasks involving skilled and unskilled manual labor in the care of trees and shrubs; assists with rigging rope systems; stump grinding; and application of tree care chemical solutions. Additionally performs tasks requiring an ordinary degree of skill of a laborer such as pick and shovel work required in digging and filling trenches; grading and loaming; cutting and mowing grass with hand or power mower and associated ground keeping tasks and to incidentally supervise the work of a group of (not more than 10) laborers engaged in tasks involving manual labor not requiring a high degree of skill;

performs such tasks as may be assigned during snow removal operations. Heavy lifting is required.

Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time; moderate to heavy lifting carrying which includes the ability to lift at least one hundred pounds; pulling, reaching, bending, climbing, and kneeling; use of fingers, both hands and legs required; must be able to distinguish colors and operate assigned vehicle.

Indoor and outdoor environments with wide range of weather conditions; exposure to vibrations and noise; work on slippery and uneven surfaces; work with electrical energy; work with and around heavy machinery; work in or near vehicle traffic; exposure to dust and fumes from motorized equipment; possible exposure to toxic chemicals; irregular working hours for inclement weather solutions and other circumstances.

High school diploma or equivalent.

State of Massachusetts CDL-B.