The Brookline Parks and Open Space Division is seeking an experienced Craftsperson to join our team. The Parks Division maintains a network of beautiful parks and open spaces. This position will provide skilled year round care, maintenance and management of Town parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, sanctuaries, and other open spaces, and also participate in seasonal snow removal operations. Valid CDL Class B and Hoisting License required.
Salary: $28.29 per hour plus generous leave time, health and dental insurance benefits, 12 paid holidays, 2 weeks’ vacation to start, up to 7 personal days, 15 paid sick days, pension system and excellent working conditions. Position open until filled.
Park Maintenance Craftsperson Job Description
Primary Purpose
Heavy equipment operation and manual labor relating to maintenance of parks, playgrounds, fields and other facilities; other related work, as required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions or duties listed below are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Supervision
Works under the direct supervision of the Zone Manager, following department rules, regulations and policies to complete assignments; the supervisor provides general and specific instructions; work is checked by the supervisor.
Work Environment
Work is performed outside in field conditions; with exposure to constant loud noise and potential exposure to equipment with moving mechanical parts and traffic; work may be performed in adverse weather conditions, with exposure to hazards associated with trash pick-up, sanding and plowing, and use of heavy equipment. The workload is subject to seasonal fluctuations which can generally be anticipated. The employee responds to weather and other emergency situations. The employee operates hand, power and pneumatic tools, light and heavy trucks and equipment. The employee has contact with other DPW employees.
Errors could result in personal injury, injury to others, unsanitary conditions, poor public relations, delay or loss of service and damage to equipment.
Recommended Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
High school diploma; two years of experience performing labor and driving heavy equipment and trucks and using light equipment; experience working on grounds maintenance projects, construction projects, and performing snow and ice removal; landscaping experience desirable; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Requirements
Knowledge, Ability and Skill
Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance, safety practices and work zone safety, labor practices and grounds maintenance activities; basic knowledge of landscaping.
Ability to drive and operate potentially dangerous equipment, assist other personnel on projects, lift heavy objects, read plans and diagrams, and recognize maintenance or repair needs of vehicles and equipment.
Equipment operation and driving skills.
Physical Requirements
Strenuous physical effort is required. The employee is frequently required to use hands to operate equipment, walk, stand, sit, speak, hear, reach with hands and arms, crouch, crawl, stoop, climb, and continuously mount and dismount from a truck and lift or move items weighing up to 100 pounds. The employee is required to work in adverse weather conditions. Vision requirements include the ability to read routine documents and operate equipment and vehicles.
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