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Laborer - Parks Division (Part Time and Seasonal)

City of East Providence

East Providence, RI

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Laborer - Parks Division (Part Time and Seasonal)

Position: Laborer - Parks Division

Pay Rate: $16 per hour

Summary: Under the general supervision of a Foreman (or other higher classified employees), the Laborer performs a wide variety of manual tasks in the maintenance and cleaning of City parks, fields and other property owned by the City. Duties include sweeping, cutting grass and brush, shoveling snow, emptying trash barrels. This is a part-time position with employment ending at the conclusion of the parks maintenance season.

General Responsibilities: A Laborer performs the following, but is not limited to:

  • Cutting grass, raking fields, weed whacking.
  • Emptying trash barrels and picking up debris in parks.
  • Maintaining athletic fields, painting field lines, opening and closing lights, unlocking gates, replacing basketball nets, and pumping fields after inclement weather.
  • Performs work for all areas of cultivation including but not limited to, aeration, seeding, fertilization, top dressing, raking, thatching.
  • Providing general maintenance of City property.
  • May be assigned to any area/division of the Department of Public Works as needed.
  • Performing related duties as required.

Desirable Abilities, Knowledge, and Skills

  • Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to keep routine records.
  • Proficiency in the use of hand tools.
  • Ability to perform manual tasks under close and general supervision.
  • Ability to perform light and heavy manual labor.
  • Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team to accomplish tasks.

Physical Requirements: Must be possess the following to perform demanding physical tasks:

  • Sufficient strength and dexterity to use hand and power landscaping equipment.
  • Ability to lift and move 40-50 lb. objects.
  • Ability to set up and take down equipment, traffic signs, barricades, and other City property.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must provide a BCI (Background Criminal Investigation).
  • Must pass a physical and/or drug screening.

Application Procedure: Apply online on the City of East Providence Employment Website on ADP Workforce Now.

Application Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2026.

ADA/Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: At the City of East Providence, we celebrate the diversity of our citizenry and are proud to encourage inclusiveness in our workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.

Submission Deadline

Friday, May 29, 2026

Employment Type:

  • Seasonal

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  • Annual Return

  • Business Registration Renewal

  • Building Permit Application (Online)

  • Land Evidence Records Fees

  • Land Evidence Search

  • Purchasing

  • RFP's and Bids

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  • Local & State Resources

  • Chamber of Commerce

  • Community Development

  • Economic Development

  • Waterfront Development

  • Available Properties

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  • Water & Sewer

  • Pay Your Ticket

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  • Apply

  • Washington Bridge Small Business Grants

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  • Permits

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  • Marriage License, Birth, Death Certificate

  • City Licenses

  • Exemptions

  • City Calendar

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  • Public Safety Camera Program

  • Intersection Safety Cameras

  • School Zone Speed Enforcement Cameras

  • Fiscal Policy & Transactions

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  • Employee Contracts

  • 2025 Council Approved Budget

  • OpenGov

  • Records & Services

  • Public Records Request

  • Council Meeting Minutes & Videos

  • American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

  • ARPA Programs & Funds

  • East Providence ARPA Survey

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  • Register to Volunteer

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  • Crescent Park Carousel Gift Shop

  • East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP)

  • Energy Savings

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  • Public Parks

  • Public Schools

  • Request for Service

  • Senior Center

  • Group Activities

  • Bold Point Park Concerts

  • Crescent Park

  • RAD Women's Physical Defense

  • Recreation Facilities Schedule

  • Public Parks & Facilities Public Use Application

  • Youth Sports

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