Summer Youth Program - Temporary Laborer

About City of Brockton:

For nearly 200 years Brockton has retained its distinctive character as a complete community, and benefits from its role in the regional economy. It has excellent transportation access that links employment, employees, education, and services. While other communities in the Greater Boston area have become very expensive places to live or to conduct business, Brockton provides a high-quality alternative that is relatively affordable to all.

Brockton provides the benefits that arise from a culturally diverse population and the diversity of its employment base. This is a complete city - with its diverse places to work, study, shop, and live. The neighborhoods are compact, walkable, and endowed with a solid stock of housing. It has a remarkably varied and extensive network of open spaces, cultural and civic institutions. To learn more about what the City has to offer please click here.

Job Description:

SALARY: $15.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Part Time / Non-Benefited Position

Bargaining Unit: N/A

To view the respective collective bargaining agreement please click here.

REPORTS TO: Summer Youth Program Supervisor or the Refuse General Foreman. Priorities are established by the supervisor, Refuse General Foreman, Director of Operations or the DPW Commissioner.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: N/A

Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs a variety of unskilled labor duties of which the following are typical examples: shoveling materials and leveling areas; loading and unloading supplies; cleaning litter and debris from streets and parking lots; mowing grass using hand or powered equipment; trimming shrubs and lower parts of trees along sidewalks; uses standard hand tools, i.e., shovels and small power tools, such as weed whackers, lawn mowers, sidewalk vacuums and hedge trimmers.

Work is performed outside and may be performed in adverse weather conditions.

• All teens under 18 years of age must complete a work permit application and get a work permit before starting a new job.
• You must provide the work permit to the City of Brockton prior to the start of employment.
• Minors under the age of 14 may not work.
• Permits are issued by the school department by which the minor lives or attends school.

Requirements:

In order to obtain a working permit, you must come in person to 43 School Street, Brockton, MA with a parent/guardian. Please bring a valid photo ID for identification purposes. For a work permit application please click here.

Additional Information:

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the City of Brockton, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The City of Brockton provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, or membership in any other protected class or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

The City of Brockton complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations in which the City operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator, Eisha George, Manager of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, at ....

As a condition of employment, the City of Brockton will conduct a comprehensive background check review which includes a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI), once an offer has been accepted.

Section 2-110 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton mandates that employees establish residency within the City within one year of hire.

Application Instructions:

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