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Police Officer - Full-time
The Town of Pepperell is seeking candidates for an open position of full time police officer. Prior academy training & experience preferred. Send resume to Chief David Scott, PO Box 295, Pepperell, MA 01463 or via email to dscott@town.pepperell.ma.us. Resume review to begin April 18, 2023. EOE.
Job Opening - Heavy Equipment Operator / Laborer 1 - Full Time
The Pepperell Department of Public Works – Highway Division seeks a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator / Laborer 1 to provide for the operation and maintenance of the Town’s transportation, buildings and grounds facilities. Duties include operation of vehicles, machinery, tools and equipment for the installation, repair and clearing of the Town’s roads, grounds and buildings. This position is part of the Highway Division on-call duty rotation schedule and is required to conduct winter road maintenance activities.
Qualifications and experience:
Massachusetts, Class B CDL and Hoisting/Hydraulics license Class 2B.
Full range: $23-$28/hour DOQ
Download complete job description here: Heavy Equipment Operator / Laborer 1
Position will remain open until filled. Submit resume and letter of interest to: Donna Lane-McPartlan, DPW Highway Division, P.O. Box 319, Pepperell, MA 01463 or by email to dlmcpartlan@town.pepperell.ma.us
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.
Job Opening - Activities Coordinator - Part-time
If you offer great customer service and a desire to help seniors, this job may be for you! The Town of Pepperell seeks a part-time (19 hours/week) Activities Coordinator, for the Council on Aging. The primary focus will be planning and executing events, activities, and day trips. Works closely with Senior Center staff to coordinate logistics and arrangements for events. Maintains records and financial accounting for each event. Enthusiastic, outgoing personality and the desire to work with seniors along with outstanding communication, interpersonal, organizational, computer, and multi-tasking skills required. Follow-through and attention to detail is critical. Hiring rate $21.92 - $23.77, DOQ.
Download complete job description here: Activities Coordinator - COA
Position will remain open until filled. Submit resume and letter of interest to: Judy Palumbo, Human Resources, Town Hall, One Main Street, Pepperell, MA 01463, or by email to jpalumbo@town.pepperell.ma.us
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer.
Water System Operator II
The Pepperell Department of Public Works – Water Division seeks a full-time Water System Operator II to provide for the maintenance and operation of the water system, water treatment facilities, pumping stations and water storage facilities. Additional duties may include sampling and laboratory testing, installing/replacing water meters, monitoring/operating SCADA system, reading water meters, and repairing/installing/upgrading water mains, gates, valves, and hydrants. This position is part of the Water Division on-call and weekend duty rotation schedule. The Water System Operator II interacts frequently with other Town employees, vendors, contractors, regulatory agencies, and the general public.
Qualifications and experience:
High School diploma or GED, four years’ experience with municipal water systems, Massachusetts Grade T2 and D2 water licensing required, Class B CDL and Hoisting/Hydraulics license Class 2A preferred.
Full range: $26-$34/hour DOQ
Download complete job description here: Water System Operator II
Position will remain open until filled. Submit resume and letter of interest to: Alicia Adams, DPW Water Division, P.O. Box 319, Pepperell, MA 01463 or by email to aadams@town.pepperell.ma.us
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer.
Assistant Treasurer/Collector
The Town of Pepperell seeks a full-time Assistant to provide proficient accounting and clerical work in assisting the Treasurer/Collector in the management of treasury, tax billing, collections and other related work. Responsible for the safe keeping of large amounts of cash and access to department safe in preparation of daily cash deposit. The Assistant Collector/Treasurer trains and assigns tasks to the Collection Assistant, and provides general information and assistance to the public.
Qualifications and experience:
Associate’s degree in business, finance, or related field with accounting coursework, Bachelor’s degree preferred; and three (3) to five (5) years of related experience preferably in municipal accounting; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to be bonded. AUC and CUSI software knowledge helpful.
Starting range: $27.94-$30.90/hour DOQ
Download complete job description here: Assistant Treasurer/Collector
Position will remain open until filled. Submit resume and letter of interest to: Judy Palumbo, Human Resources, Town Hall, One Main Street, Pepperell, MA 01463, or by email to jpalumbo@town.pepperell.ma.us
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer.
Treasurer/Collector
The Town of Pepperell seeks a full-time highly qualified professional to join the management team as Treasurer/Collector. This key position will provide administrative and supervisory work in the collection of all monies due the Town and in the receipt, expenditure, investment, and custody of municipal funds, the borrowing of money, and the custody of tax title properties. Responsible for the development of cash management procedures, including forecasting and maximizing cash flow, monitoring receipts and maintaining internal financial control procedures including the reconciliation of all Town funds, receivables, trust funds and state/federal grants.
Qualifications and experience: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, business management or related field; five years of experience in accounting, banking, and/or general finance or three years’ experience in municipal finance; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to be bonded. Certification as a Collector and Treasurer by the Massachusetts Collector/Treasurer Association desired. Experience with AUC and CUSI software desirable.
Hiring range: $71,000-$78,000 DOQ
Download complete job description here: Treasurer/Collector
Position will remain open until filled. Submit resume and letter of interest to: Judy Palumbo, Human Resources, Town Hall, One Main Street, Pepperell, MA 01463, or by email to jpalumbo@town.pepperell.ma.us
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer.
Public Safety Dispatcher
Type: Full Time
Posted Date: 22 September, 2022
Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled
The Town of Pepperell is seeking qualified candidates for the position of 911 public safety dispatcher for the regional emergency communications center between the towns of Ashby and Pepperell. Duties include but not limited to, answering 911 calls and performing EMD as required, general call taking duties, dispatch via radio for Police, Fire, EMS, and local DPW agencies, detailed and accurate logging in CAD. Candidates must have good interpersonal and communications skills.
Pay scale: $23.39-$31.52 per hour plus shift differential, depending on qualifications and experience, with pension and benefits under Middlesex County retirement. To apply fill out an online employment form at http://town.pepperell.ma.us/formcenter/job-application-14/application-for-employment-60 also send a resume to: David Stairs, Communications Director, Town of Pepperell, P.O. Box 259 Pepperell, MA 01463 or email at dstairs@town.pepperell.ma.us the Town of Pepperell is an EOE.
PER DIEM FIRE/EMS PARAMEDIC / AEMT / EMT
The Town of Pepperell is seeking qualified candidates for Per-Diem Fire / EMS positions. Shifts available 10, 14 and 24 Hours, Days, Nights and weekends. Duties to include but not limited to responding to fire and ambulance calls, providing emergency medical care to the sick and injured. Attends training as required. report writing, station duties apparatus checks. HS education and two years’ experience in 911 transport EMS, possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license; certification as Paramedic or AEMT or EMT by the Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services and Central Mass. EMS, certified Firefighter I/II; or any combination of education and experience that meets the requirement. pay range is, $18.39 to $24.26 DOQ and or experience
Final appointment will be contingent upon the results of a thorough background investigation, and entrance medical exam.
Pepperell is a picturesque small New England town situated in north central Massachusetts approximately 40 miles west of Boston and less than 10 miles south of Nashua, NH. Population is 11,607, land area is 22.99 Sq. miles. Pepperell Fire & EMS is a combination fire department running Advance Life Support (ALS) transport ambulance. In 2021 responded to 1401 emergency calls from two stations. The department is staffed by a full-time chief, six career members, per diem positions and a very active call force.
Please submit resume, cover letter and current Fire & EMS certifications to: Fire Chief, ATTN: Per Diem Fire/EMS Posting, One Main Street, Pepperell, MA 01463 or via email to fire@town.pepperell.ma.us Subject line: Per Diem Fire/EMS Posting. Positions will remain open until filled.
Volunteer Opportunities |
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) seeks to fill two vacancies
The CCC recommends and pursues strategies, policies, and practices to achieve net-zero carbon emissions in Pepperell by 2050. The CCC promotes the protection of biodiversity and the sustainable use of our working lands and natural resources. Additionally, the CCC educates the public on what each of us can do to live more sustainably.
The CCC seeks individuals wishing to contribute to meeting Pepperell’s climate change mitigation and adaptation goals. CCC members must be able to attend one committee meeting per month and spend 1-3 hours per week contributing to the committee’s work. Such work may include independent research, writing and/or reviewing documents, creating and/or reviewing presentations, and meeting with residents, businesses, and town personnel.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A passion for making a difference
- A background in one of the following disciplines:
o Civil engineering
o Education
o Environmental or life sciences
o Marketing communications
o Municipal zoning/planning
o Renewable energy
o Residential/commercial development
For more information, please contact Ken Hartlage at 978-290-6710 or khartlage@mac.com
The Pepperell Historical Commission seeks to fill the following vacancy
The Commission meets approximately every month and has responsibility for the preservation, protection, and development of the town's historical assets and seeks to identify and promote the town's historical resources.
The Commission is working on several important projects and initiatives including:
- Preserving historic records, and recording historic elements in Pepperell
- Identifying grants and programs such as the Community Preservation Act and advocating for community-wide support
- Leveraging our historic assets for economic development
- Contributing to Pepperell’s Wayfinding and Branding strategies
- Preserving our rural heritage
- Researching and sharing Pepperell’s early history and the town’s Revolutionary War past
- Contributing to local by-laws to protect historic resources
Interested candidates should be:
- Well organized and resourceful with the ability to work independently
- Passionate about history and forwarding a vision for a preservation plan
- An active participant on projects, working independently with town departments and boards and the historical community
Any resident interested in applying their skills to help advance Pepperell’s historical endeavors is strongly encouraged to fill out a Citizen Activity Form or contact the Select Board at selectboard@town.pepperell.ma.us with a letter of interest.
PACH is Looking for Volunteers… Can you Help?
Pepperell Aid from Community to Home provides Pepperell and Dunstable residents in need with a caring compassionate resource to meet their basic needs including food, personal care items, and referrals to resources which provide additional assistance. Fuel Assistance is a resource available through PACH Outreach. PACH office, located at 66 Hollis Street is staffed by volunteers who will return calls. The office is open Tuesday 5-7 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 5-7 PM. If you have a few hours to spare and would like to give back to your community and help your neighbor, please consider the following opportunities:
Coordinator… Client In Home Delivery Program. Duties include oversight and maintenance of the home delivery program. Schedule and supervise drivers. Approve clients for home delivery and maintain records. Home deliveries take place on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from 11:00A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Total time for the month is approximately 7-8 hours. Training will be provided. For more information please contact: PACH at 978-925-9770
Drivers ... Client In Home Delivery Program. Drivers needed for in home delivery program two Thursdays per month. (2nd and 4th) Deliver and empty food bags to 3-4 client homes. Pickup and deliver from the PACH office. Total time for month is approximately 4-5 hours. We are looking for one regularly scheduled driver and two substitutes. Instruction will be provided. For more information please contact PACH at 978-925-9770
Food Drive Oversight Coordinator… Track scheduled food drives. Research potential food drive possibilities. Serve as a contact person for community food drive leaders. Assist in scheduling pick up and drop off of donated items. Total time for the month is dependent on schedule but should not exceed 3-4. Instruction will be provided. For more information please contact: PACH at 978-925-9970.
MEAT MOVER. We need a strong individual to work one Tuesday morning per week to move frozen meat from the basement walk-in freezer to the first floor freezers via lift. Approximate time per week 1-2 hours. Instruction will be provided. For more information please contact PACH at 978-925-9970
PACH Outreach provides Pepperell and Dunstable residents in need with a caring compassionate resource to meet their basic needs including food, personal care items, and referrals to resources which provide additional assistance. Fuel Assistance is a resource available through PACH Outreach. PACH office, located at 66 Hollis Street is staffed by volunteers who will return calls. The office is open Tuesday 5-7 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 5-7 PM.
Cable TV Advisory Committee
The Cable TV Advisory Committee has an opening for a new member. The Committee consists of five members, at large, all of whom shall be registered voters within the Town of Pepperell. One-third of the members shall be appointed each year. The general responsibilities of the Committee are as follows:
- inform and educate the public about cable
- assess cable needs of the community and recommend policy changes
- conduct meeting with cable company representatives, quarterly or as needed, to discuss matters of mutual interest
- report to the issuing authority (BOS) on company compliance with the license
- monitor the company's response to complaints and respond to citizen's questions regarding the cable system
- keep abreast of community programming issues
Any resident interested in applying their skills to help advance Pepperell's Cable TV Advisory Committee is strongly encouraged to contact the Select Board at selectboard@town.pepperell.ma,us
Citizen Activity Form / Resident Request for Appointment to Volunteer Board or Committee
Town Opportunities
| Boards | Members | Term | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Assessors, Board of | 3 | 3 Years | 0 |
| **Council on Aging | 7 | 3 Years | 0 |
| **Health, Board of | 3 | 3 Years | 0 |
| **Housing Authority | 5 | 5 Years | 1 |
| **Lawrence Library, Board of Trustees | 6 | 3 Years | 0 |
| North Middlesex Council of Governments | 3 | 0 | |
| **Planning Board | 6 | 5 Years | 0 |
| **Public Works | 5 | 3 Years | 0 |
| Registrars | 3 | 3 Years | 0 |
| Retirement Board | |||
| **Select Board | 3 | 3 Years | 0 |
| Trustees of the Brooks Education and Entertainment Fund | 3 | 3 Years | 0 |
| Zoning Board of Appeals | 5 | 2/3 Years | 1 |
| **DESIGNATES ELECTED POSITION |
| Committees | Members | Term | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affordable Housing Committee | 7 | 1 Year | 1 |
| Affordable Housing Trust | 7 | Varies | 5 |
| Building Committee | 9 | 1 Year | 0 |
| By-Law Review | 7 | 7 | |
| Cable TV Advisory | 5 | 1 Year | 0 |
| Capital Program | 5 | 1 Year | 0 |
| Climate Change Committee | 9 | 1 Year | 0 |
| Cultural Council | 6 | 3 Years | 5 |
| Charter Review Committee | 9 | Temporary | 2 |
| Economic Development Advisory | 7 | 1 Year | 0 |
| Emergency Planning | 9 | 1 Year | 0 |
| Finance | 5 | 2 Years | 0 |
| Information Systems Technology | 7 | 1 Year | 1 |
| Invasive Plant Advisory Committee | 5 | 1 Year | 2 |
| Light, Air, and Noise By-Law | 7 | Temporary | 0 |
| Master Plan | 21 | Temporary | 0 |
| **Nashoba Valley Technical High School | 4 | 3 Years | 2 |
| **North Middlesex Regional School District | 3 | 3 Years | 0 |
| PFAS Task Force | 6 | 1 Year | 2 |
| Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services | 6 | 1 Year | 0 |
| Town Forest | 3 | 1 Year | 1 |
| Vietnam Memorial and Honor Roll | 3 | 1 Year | 0 |
| Town of Pepperell 250th Anniversary Committee | 9 | 9 | |
| **DESIGNATES ELECTED POSITION |
| Commissions | Members | Term | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Commission | 5 | 3 Years | 0 |
| Conservation | 7 | 3 Years | 0 |
| Disabilities | 5 | 3 Years | 2 |
| Historical | 5 | 3 Years | 0 |
| **Recreation |
3 | 3 Years | 0 |
| **DESIGNATES ELECTED POSITION |
Bids / Requests for Proposals |
Pepperell Public Safety Project
General and Trade Contractor – Request for Bids
Town of Pepperell invites Bids from General and Trade Contractors. This is a General Construction Project pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 149. Only PREQUALIFIED BIDDERS can submit bids for this project in the categories of work in which they were prequalified.
PREQUALIFIED BIDDERS can submit bids in the following subtrade categories of work: Masonry; Misc. Irons; Waterproofing, Dampproofing & Caulking; Roofing & Flashing; Metal Windows, Glass & Glazing; Tile; Resilient Flooring; Painting; Acoustical Ceiling Tile; Fire Protection; Plumbing; HVAC; Electrical.
NON-PREQUALIFIED BIDDERS can submit bids in the following subtrade categories of work: Elevators
Bids shall be submitted electronically at www.Projectdog.com, project code 853026. Hard copies will not be accepted by Projectdog Inc. or by the Awarding Authority. Tutorials and instructions are available online at www.Projectdog.com.
Estimated Cost: $31,000,000
Qualification: DCAMM Certificate
Contact Information
Name: Laureen Westman, The Vertex Companies, Inc.
Phone: 508-505-4687 Fax 508-589-6171
Email Address: procurement@vertexeng.com
Project: Construct a new approximately 37,000 SF Public Safety Facility (consisting of operations for Fire, Police, Communications Dispatch, and Emergency Services) and renovate 5,000 SF of the Former Headquarters building. Phased construction including moving operations and renovating existing facility.
Plans/Specifications: Bid Forms and Construction Documents will be available February 27, 2023 after 10am, electronically at www.Projectdog.com. Project Code 853026. For assistance, contact Projectdog Inc at 978.499.9014.
Submission Deadline:
- Trade Sub-Bid 03/20/2023 Time 1:00pm
- General Bid 04/03/2023 Time 1:00pm
Non-mandatory Prebid Conference: 03/07/2023 Time 2:30pm at the project site located at 47 Lowell Road, Pepperell.