Summer Conservation Field Crew (PDF)

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Town of Lexington
Employment Opportunity

We are currently accepting applications for the full-time seasonal positions of:

Conservation Land Field Crew

We anticipate hiring up to three full-time seasonal positions

Up to 29 hours per week from mid-May to September; start and end dates are flexible

Starting range for Crew positions: $16.00/hr - $18.00/hr based on experience
No benefits

To receive first consideration, please submit the REQUIRED Town of Lexington application form
to the Town's Human Resources Department on or before Friday, March 22, 2024.
Position open until.

DUTIES:
* Maintaining trails on Lexington's conservation land, including brush-mowing, weed-whacking,
pruning, and clearing debris
* Mowing and maintenance of community garden
* Mowing conservation meadows
* Managing invasive species
* Restoring plant and wildlife habitat
* Building/repairing boardwalks and footbridges
* Supporting volunteer groups on stewardship efforts
* Conducting outreach and educational efforts related to conservation land
* Speaking with the public about conservation initiatives and issues
* Establish and maintain positive work ethic and attitude for field crew
* Assist conservation staff with weekly field crew work planning
* Perform and/or coordinate and track equipment maintenance; manage equipment and supply inventory
* Assist conservation staff with inspections, reports, and other miscellaneous projects as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Valid MA Class D driver's license
* Ability to operate Town vehicle and landscaping power equipment (i.e. weed-whacker, brush mower).
* Ability to work with minimal supervision, both independently and as part of a team.
* At minimum, must be 18 years of age.
* Experience or willingness to learn basic plant identification skills.
* Willingness to perform physical labor in the outdoors in all weather conditions and in areas with poison
ivy, mosquitoes, ticks, bees, dense brush, etc.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* At minimum, one year of natural resources management or landscaping experience.
* At minimum, entering sophomore year in a bachelor's program in natural resources management,
environmental studies, natural sciences, and/or comparable job experience.
* Have or be willing to obtain MA CORE Applicator License at time of hire.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters
while performing the duties of this job. This is an outdoor position. The crew member positions may
include occasional indoor office work for project planning purposes. Employees will be required to
work outside, walk long distances, and lift heavy loads in all different types of weather and
environmental conditions, including rain, heat, mosquitoes, ticks, bees, poison ivy, and dense brush.

APPLICATION PROCESS
All applicants are required to complete a Town application form, available from the Town of Lexington
website at http://www.lexingtonma.gov, emailing jobs@lexingtonma.gov or by visiting the Human
Resources Department (address below).

Please attach a resume to the required application form, but note the resume cannot serve as a substitute
for completing the required application form.

Positions open until filled. To receive first consideration, the REQUIRED Town of Lexington
application must be received in the Town's Human Resource Department by March 22, 2024.
Position open until filled.

The Town reserves the right to modify the application deadline, and/or accept applications after the
deadline, to best serve the interest of the community.

After the deadline all applications will be reviewed and the most highly qualified candidates will be
invited to one or more interviews. All applicants will be notified of their standing in the process as soon
as a decision has been made regarding their individual application.

Prior to appointment, the final candidate may be required to "undergo" a state Criminal Offender Record
Information (CORI) and Sexual Offender Registry Information (SORI) background check and pre-
employment physical including a drug screening test. A Town-selected physician will conduct such
physical and the costs will be borne by the Town.

Individuals who need accommodations in order to participate in this process should contact the Human
Resources Department.

Questions regarding this hiring process should be addressed to the:
Human Resources Department
Town of Lexington
1625 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 698-4590