Posting Date: 1/15/25
Department: Water - Watershed Management
Job Code: W655 (ID # 1103)
Number of Hours Per Week: 40
Additional Work Hours Information: Monday thru Friday; 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Required to work in emergency situations as assigned.
Union Affiliation: Water IWWA
# of openings: 1
Type of Employment: Regular
Civil Service Type: Labor Service
Rate: $32.23 - $36.64 hourly
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position will report to the Reservoir System Manager and supervise skilled laborers, laborers, and contract workers. Responsible for implementing priorities of the Fresh Pond Reservation Master Plan that involve forest/landscape maintenance and improvements at Fresh Pond Reservation and other city-owned properties. Responsible for executing and for field supervision of contractors, staff, and volunteers executing the following tasks: Tree pruning and thinning, invasive species removal, lawn care, irrigation systems maintenance and minor repairs, meadow and wetland maintenance, tree, shrub planting and herbicide/ pesticide/ fertilizer applications, rubbish and graffiti removal. Operates and maintains a variety of tools and equipment, such as mowers, tractors, aerators, snow blowers, snow plows, spreaders, hand and power tools, trimmers, chain saws, chippers and sprayers. Work also includes data collection and work tracking using handheld computers. Performs other relative duties as assigned. Required to work in emergency situations as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Candidate must have at least two years' experience in landscape maintenance and have considerable knowledge of landscaping and grounds maintenance and related safety practices; good knowledge of plant and soil types; horticulture and professional landscaping practices; mixing and using landscape chemicals.
- Candidate must have a valid driver’s license.
- Candidate must have a Massachusetts Certified Landscape Professional certification or the ability to obtain this certification within one year of hire.
- Candidate must have a Massachusetts Pesticide applicator’s license or the ability to obtain one within six months of employment.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
- An associates degree in either, arboriculture, horticulture, turf grass, or landscape management.
- Hoisting & Engineering license class B.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical demands for this position include but are not limited to lifting up to fifty pounds, bending, squatting, and climbing, sitting, standing. Ability to work outside for long periods of time under adverse weather conditions.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS (As Outlined in Current Independent Water Workers Association Collective Bargaining Agreement):
- Competitive Health, Dental and Vision benefits
- Vacation and sick leave eligible
- Sick Incentive Pay eligible
- 3 Personal Days
- 14 Paid Holidays
- Eligible for hourly stipends; Water Distribution licenses, Hoisting & Engineering licenses and a Commercial Driver’s License
- Additional hourly stipend for any overtime hours worked on leaks, snow operations, or other emergencies during October – April.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Please upload the following documents to complete your application on the City of Cambridge website: Position Description
ABOUT THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE
The City of Cambridge is a diverse and vibrant community that 120,000 residents of different ethnic, racial, religious, U.S. nationals and other backgrounds call home. We take pride in our City’s diversity and strive to create a workplace that is reflective of the community we serve -- one in which all employees can thrive. The City is also deeply committed to creating an environment in which all our employees are treated equitably and feel included. In joining our team, you would work in a workplace environment that advances and values antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI), and that is committed to embedding ADEI best practices and tenets in all aspects of our work. City of Cambridge residents are especially encouraged to apply to job openings.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
The City of Cambridge is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, members of the LGBTQ+ Community, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City is committed to advancing a workforce culture of antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request by contacting Human Resources at humanresources@cambridgema.gov.