Summer Helper

MMWEC is seeking an energetic, hardworking individual for our Summer Help position within the Facilities Department. This is a seasonal role only , perfect for students or anyone looking for a consistent summer job to return to year after year. If you enjoy working outdoors and want to earn a competitive wage while staying active, this is the perfect fit. You’ll be the boots on the ground-maintaining our campus and ensuring our solar fields are clear and operational.

Key Responsibilities:

• Precision Mowing: Operate diesel mowers to maintain the MMWEC campus and specialized solar fields.
• Solar Field Care: Mowing and clearing vegetation around solar arrays to ensure maximum energy production.
• Facilities Support: Assist the maintenance team with seasonal campus upkeep and landscaping projects.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform basic daily checks on mowers and tools to keep operations running safely.

You’re a Great Fit If You Have:

• Heat Tolerance: You are comfortable working outdoors in the summer heat and sun (sunscreen and hydration are a must!).
• Physical Strength: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and handle the physical nature of groundskeeping.
• Equipment Comfort: Experience operating (or a strong willingness to learn) diesel mowers and power tools.
• Reliability: A strong work ethic and the ability to be on-site 5 days a week during the summer season.
• Safety Mindset: Ability to follow strict safety protocols while working around high-voltage solar infrastructure.

Why Join MMWEC this Summer?

• Starting Pay: Competitive starting rate of $18.00 per hour .
• Student-Friendly: An ideal seasonal opportunity for students looking for a recurring summer role.
• Active Work: Skip the desk job-get paid to work outdoors and stay active.
• Impactful Work: Help maintain the infrastructure that powers Massachusetts communities.
• Team Environment: Work with a supportive Facilities crew where your hard work is visible and valued.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC) eagerly accepts applications for employment from all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, GINA, marital status, gender identity, age, ancestry, veteran status, mental or physical disability, and political belief or affiliation.

The Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC) is a leader in the energy industry, dedicated to supporting Massachusetts municipal utilities with innovative, sustainable, and reliable energy solutions. With nearly 50 years of public power joint action, MMWEC prides itself on its forward-thinking strategies, collaborative approach, and commitment to serving local communities.