Building & Grounds Worker

The Building & Grounds Worker performs a variety of maintenance and repair tasks to roads, grounds, buildings, structures and associated appurtenances together with other light maintenance tasks as assigned.

Posting Period: 5/18/2026 - 6/1/2026
Location: Deer Island (Winthrop), MA
Salary: $54,299.33 Annually moves to $59,214.55 upon completion of PIP training; $1044.22 Weekly moves $1138.74 Weekly upon completion of PIP training.
Full range: $54,299.33 - $81,857.49 Annually
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm

Key Responsibilities

Cleans process tanks (including unbolting and securing of access covers), galleries, drains, culverts, and structures as required.
Cleans process spills and upsets as required.
Maintains roadways, walkways, fencing and gates as necessary.
Performs clean-up and housekeeping tasks for work area to maintain a clean environment within designated area.
Removes snow and ice from roadways, walkways, buildings and structures as necessary.
Maintains the appearance of the plant grounds by cutting, trimming or weeding grass, shrubs, trees or ornamental beds.
Digs and/or refills ditches and holes. Breaks, removes and repairs concrete as required.
Collects and disposes of trash and other waste materials.
Operates machinery, vehicles, material handling equipment, snow removal equipment, and tools as necessary to perform assigned work such as (but not limited to) tractors, mowers, cement mixers, cleaning machinery, etc.
operates motor vehicles such as vans and pick up trucks to transport materials and equipment to work sites, pick up and deliver materials, etc.
Washes and cleans vehicles, tools and equipment.
Moves material and supplies.
Loads and unloads vehicles, carts, trailers, etc., as required.
Performs work in a safe and professional manner.
Reports and documents work being performed.
Follows established safety, operating and emergency response procedures and policies as established by the MWRA.
Trained in Confined Space Entry, CPR and First Aid, and be capable of entering, setting up, installing, disassembling confined space equipment and ability to work in a confined space.
Perform work in compliance with Authority Integrated Contingency Plan.
Ability to attain knowledge and work processes required to perform maintenance tasks required by Reliability Centered Maintenance or similar Maintenance Management Program.
Performs light maintenance independently or as part of a team. Light maintenance shall include but not limited to:
Operates forklift or other light equipment not requiring a specific license.
Inspects and troubleshoots various systems and equipment.
With proper training sets up ladders, staging and rigging and utilizes hoists, jacks, dollies, lifts, etc. for proper access to job and to remove and install equipment.
Performs, documents and reports inspections and work performed.
Operates portable pumping, ventilation and other equipment necessary to support and accomplish assigned tasks.
Assists other trades in the performance of their work, as required, or as assigned.
Lockout/Tagout of equipment to facilitate maintenance.
Installs safety rails, changes light bulbs and replaces HVAC filters.
Required Qualifications

Basic reading, writing, mathematical, scientific and oral communication skills as normally attained through a high school education or the equivalent; and
Requires at least six (6) months of related buildings and grounds experience.
Satisfactory completion of training in accordance with cross-functional training program established at the MWRA.
Any equivalent combination of education/training and experience.
A valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operators License.
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