POSITION: Laborer – Parks Division
SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, 8:00AM – 4:30PM
HOURLY RATE: $19.94 to $20.77 per hour
DUTIES:
Laborers are responsible for semiskilled and unskilled work in the care and upkeep of all Town parks and recreational areas. Duties include but are not limited to lawncare, raking, trimming, and pruning; and shoveling, snow blowing, spreading sand and chemicals. The Laborer also performs building repairs including plumbing, carpentry, painting, and minor electrical work.
REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates for this position must have:
- A valid Driver’s License
- One to three years of related experience in manual labor.
- Skill in the operation and maintenance of equipment used in work including but not limited to commercial lawn mowers, small hand tools, snow blowers, trimmers, chain saws, landscaping equipment, bucket loader, and tractors.
- Knowledge of the customary practices and procedures to be followed in the performance of routine parks and recreation grounds and building maintenance activity and construction.
- Ability to lift heavy objects and to work continuously under varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
BENEFITS:
Benefits provided by the Town are described in the Teamsters Collective Bargaining Agreement, and include:
- Annual paid time off – 25 vacation/sick days; 2 personal days; 11 holidays.
- Health, Dental, Prescription, and Vision Insurance: If you already have qualifying insurance, we'll pay you $3,250 annually to waive coverage.
- Disability Insurance – 70% of base wages for up to 26 weeks.
- Life Insurance – Equal to base annual earnings.
- New Hampshire Retirement System Group I – Defined benefit pension plan.
- Tuition reimbursement for pre-approved courses.
PROCEDURE:
Candidates must complete an Online Employment Application or submit a Town of Derry Employment Application to humanresources@derrynh.gov or Town of Derry, Human Resources Department, 14 Manning Street, Derry, NH 03038.
CLOSING DATE:
Open until filled.