Peabody Municipal Light Plant

Community Owned. Not for profit. It’s Ours.

JOB POSTING
SUBJECT TO A DEPARTMENTAL PROMOTION, TRANSFER, CIVIL SERVICE LABOR LIST

Posting Date: Tuesday, April 18, 2023
TITLE: YARDWORKER (I) (GROUNDSKEEPER I)
DIVISION: BUSINESS
SALARY GRADE 5 ($23.61-$29.45)
LOCATION: GENERAL
SHIFT: VARIES ACCORDING TO FILL-IN NATURE OF WORK
CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION: LABOR SERVICE

DUTIES: Under supervision of Inventory Control Coordinator and the Business Manager; perform a variety of miscellaneous
tasks and fill-in for other people within the department, and cover breaks and lunch periods of Dispatcher as needed.

Load, unload, stack, and store materials and supplies arriving at PMLP storage areas; perform housekeeping and janitorial
duties in all buildings and yard areas; clean and wash vehicles. May perform labor tasks such as digging holes or trenches,
cleaning and moving scrap material, and moving heavy objects.

Enter and retrieve data relative to the purchasing and stores functions of PMLP and perform various other clerical duties such
as keeping vehicle and supply records as required.

Deliver and pick up materials.
Operate fork trucks, hand trucks, and overhead cranes.
May assist Mechanical Handyperson and/or Motor Equipment Repair Person in mechanical and electrical repairs.
Operate snowplow, snow blower, lawnmower, weed whacker, shovel, broom and related equipment to effectively maintain
PMLP property during storm and normal conditions.
Assist with spill clean-up duties as directed.
Shall be required to work overtime as needed.

Perform related duties as required, including, but not limited to participation at training sessions and other related
educational curricula. It is understood that the adoption of newer technologies does not constitute a change to job
duties.

QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduate or GED. Entry-level position. Valid Massachusetts Driver's License. Forklift
certification required, or successful completion of forklift training within six months of hire. Must have physical stamina and
ability to perform all duties of the position.

The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion at times such as operating grounds equipment, climbing of
ladders, lifting heavy objects over 50 pounds, and walking, kneeling, crouching or crawling in areas.

Please submit letter and resume c/o John Maihos, Human Resources, at jmaihos@pmlp.com.

Last Date for Applying: Tuesday, May 2, 2023

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Joseph Anastasi, Manager
PMLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer