PW-8 Maintenance Craftperson (DPW - Forestry)

City of Medford
Medford, MA

POSITION: PW-8 MAINTENANCE CRAFTSPERSON DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works, Forestry Division

HOURS OF WORK : Full-time (40 hours weekly) Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:00pm

SALARY: Union PW-8 ($1,170.72 - $1,274.68)


BASIC FUNCTION
:
Routine but responsible semi-skilled to skilled manual work in the DPW Forestry Division including cutting and caring for trees, associated groundwork, chipping, hauling, other duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES :
Under supervision, performs tasks involving skilled and unskilled manual labor in the care of trees and shrubs; assists with rigging rope systems; stump grinding; and application of tree care chemical solutions. Additionally performs tasks requiring an ordinary degree of skill of a laborer such as pick and shovel work required in digging and filling trenches; grading and loaming; cutting and mowing grass with hand or power mower and associated ground keeping tasks and to incidentally supervise the work of a group of (not more than 10) laborers engaged in tasks involving manual labor not requiring a high degree of skill; performs such tasks as may be assigned during snow removal operations. Heavy lifting is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time; moderate to heavy lifting carrying which includes the ability to lift at least one hundred pounds; pulling, reaching, bending, climbing, and kneeling; use of fingers, both hands and legs required; must be able to distinguish colors and operate assigned vehicle.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Indoor and outdoor environments with wide range of weather conditions; exposure to vibrations and noise; work on slippery and uneven surfaces; work with electrical energy; work with and around heavy machinery; work in or near vehicle traffic; exposure to dust and fumes from motorized equipment; possible exposure to toxic chemicals; irregular working hours for inclement weather solutions and other circumstances.

LICENSES REQUIRED:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • State of Massachusetts CDL-B.

ADDRESS ALL COVER LETTERS AND RESUMES TO:

Human Resources Department.

City of Medford – Room 204.

85 George P. Hassett Drive.

Medford, MA 02155.

Or send cover letter and resume with the job title in the subject line to [email protected]

For the posting. please visit the City of Medford's website –

The City of Medford is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/504 Employer Residents of the City of Medford, Women, People of Color, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Posted 2026-06-12

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