Forestry Maintenance Worker

Job Description

The town of Falmouth seeks a dependable and safety-conscious individual to join the Parks and Forestry Division of our Department of Public Works as a full-time Forestry Maintenance Worker.

This is a full-time, year-round, benefit-eligible position that works 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Substantial overtime opportunities are available, and overtime worked between midnight and 7 a.m. is paid at double time. The Town supports obtaining additional licenses for career advancement within the DPW.

Under the direction of the Forestry and Tree Care Supervisor, duties include:

• Pruning, planting, transplanting, and removing trees and branches to promote tree health and address potential hazards;
• Assisting with specialized tree-care activities and treatments for insect and disease control;
• Operating bucket trucks, woodchippers, stump grinders, power saws, air compressors, jackhammers, and other vehicles, tools, and equipment used in forestry and public works operations;
• Maintaining parks, athletic fields, playgrounds, tennis courts, school grounds, cemeteries, lawns, landscaping, fences, benches, irrigation systems, and other town property.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of one year of experience in tree maintenance or public works construction and maintenance activities.

A Massachusetts Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-B) with authorization to operate air-brake-equipped vehicles and a Massachusetts 2A Hoisting Engineer License are required for the full performance of the position. The Town will consider strong candidates who do not currently possess these licenses and provide them with training and support to obtain both licenses within six months of hire, including participation in the Town’s in-house CDL training program.

Expected Starting Hourly Rate: Step 1 ($26.51/hour) to Step 3 ($28.67/hour), commensurate with qualifications and experience, with eligibility for annual advancement up to Step 9.

Preference Date to Apply: Monday, Oct. 5 by 4:30 p.m.

About the town of Falmouth as an Employer: The town of Falmouth is a people-centered municipality committed to public service excellence. We strive to foster an inclusive and supportive work culture grounded in professionalism, collaboration, and accountability, and we invest in our employees through ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. The town offers competitive compensation, and benefit-eligible positions offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance and other valuable benefits, including participation in the town’s pension plan. All applicants must be able to interact and work effectively and respectfully with individuals and groups of various abilities, cultures, backgrounds, ages, and identities.