Groundskeeper - Trees/Grounds Division

About the role

The Town of Acton is seeking a full-time benefitted position of Groundskeeper within the Department of Public Works, reporting to the DPW Foreman/Tree Warden.

Responsibilities

• Operation and maintenance of mowing, landscaping, roadside, and tree work equipment
• Pesticide and fertilizer applications
• All phases of tree and landscape installation and maintenance
• Assist with functional supervision and training of seasonal and part-time employees
• Assist other divisions as directed
• Available for emergencies, including storm damage and snow/ice removal
• Heavy lifting up to, and may exceed, 100 pounds
• Collecting and disposing of animal carcasses from town property
• Manual labor and other duties as required

Requirements

• High school education or GED equivalency
• Minimum one (1) year experience working in arboriculture/landscaping or similar work and equipment operation
• Valid Driver’s License
• Massachusetts Core Pesticide Applicator’s License
• Massachusetts Hoisting License Class 2 B or greater
• Massachusetts Hoisting License Class 4 G (specialty lawn mower)
• OSHA-10 or able to obtain within one (1) year or by the next available testing period, whichever comes first

Qualifications

• CDL Class B endorsement or greater with an airbrake license
• Massachusetts Hoisting License Class 2A/1C or greater
• Massachusetts Pesticide Applicator’s Certificate 37 (Turf)
• Massachusetts Pesticide Applicator’s Certificate 40 (Right of Way)
• Massachusetts Pesticide Applicator’s Certificate 36 (Shade Trees & Ornamentals)
• Experience and knowledge of the principles and practices involved in public works

Pay

Salary grade A-3: $27.7953–$31.0219 per hour ($57,814.12–$64,525.50 annually).