Assistant Dir Seasonal Maintenance

The City of Worcester is seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant Director of Seasonal Maintenance for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cemetery. Under the direction of the Seasonal Maintenance Director, this position is responsible for supervising, planning, and implementing comprehensive park maintenance for the community. Work involves assisting the Director with supervision and leadership of seasonal park maintenance staff. Work is performed in accordance with standard park maintenance practices and procedures.

This is a seasonal position, with an approximate end date of August 31, 2026. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

• Oversee the activities of seasonal crew supervisors and maintenance workers to ensure assigned work details are being performed and safety protocols are followed.
• Perform general landscaping duties and removal of trash from assigned areas.
• Ability to work independently and supervise small groups of people.
• Complete weekly timesheets, work details, and record keeping.
• Operate small machine equipment (lawn mowers, trimmers, & leaf blowers).
• Instruct seasonal crew supervisors and maintenance workers in proper operation of equipment.
• Ability to work in accordance with City of Worcester standard park/cemetery maintenance practices & procedures.
• Respond appropriately to situations requiring first-aid.
• Perform Manual Tasks Requiring Some Physical Exertion REQUIRED

• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to interact with patrons and the general public in a proper and professional manner.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to perform manual tasks requiring physical exertion.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to work within wooded areas, on trails and in minimally accessible areas.
• Ability to work up to thirty-five (35) hours per week.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in a supervisory role with general maintenance or landscaping projects.
• One (1) year of experience in custodial work.
• Basic administrative abilities.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to pass CORI/SORI background checks.

• Associate's degree in a related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in general maintenance and/or landscaping.
• Three (3) years of experience in a supervisory role with general maintenance or landscaping projects.
• Experience working with hand‑held radios and operating communication systems.
• Demonstrated basic administrative abilities to write reports and ability to work with Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR/AED.