City of Somerville - Career Page

Welcome to Our Jobs Portal!

The City of Somerville upholds progressive principles for both our employees and residents. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are deeply embedded in our mission and throughout our hiring practices. We encourage applications from a diverse range of professionals and skillsets to reflect the culturally rich community we serve every day.

Termed a “Model City” by The Boston Globe, we are also a model employer. We embrace and encourage an innovative, empowering, and collaborative workplace culture in a fast-paced, challenging environment. The City also offers a generous benefits package that embodies a strong work-life balance.

Join us to create an inclusive and equitable City for all. Apply today for an opportunity that meets your qualifications.

Current Openings

Communications

Finance Manager
- Somerville, MA
- Communications
Department of Public Works (DPW)

Jr. Building Custodian - Floater
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW)
Department of Public Works (DPW) - Buildings

(2) Heavy Motor Equipment Operators/Maintenance Mechanics
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW) - Buildings
Carpenter
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW) - Buildings
Electrician (2nd opening)
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW) - Buildings
Facilities/Fields Coordinator
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW) - Buildings
Plumber
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW) - Buildings
Working Foreman Plumber
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW) - Buildings
Department of Public Works (DPW) - Grounds

(2) Heavy Motor Equipment Operators / Public Works Laborers
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW) - Grounds
Heavy Motor Equipment Operator / Public Works Laborer (3rd opening)
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW) - Grounds
Mechanical Equipment Repairman
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW) - Grounds
Tree Surgeon
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW) - Grounds
Department of Public Works (DPW) - Highway

(2) Special Heavy Motor Equipment Operators/Public Works Laborers (Day Shift)
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW) - Highway
Fleet Manager
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW) - Highway
Motor Equipment Repairman
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW) - Highway
Motor Equipment Repairman - Fleet Operations
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW) - Highway
Public Works Laborer
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW) - Highway
Special Heavy Motor Equipment Operator/Public Works Laborer (Evening Shift)
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW) - Highway
Department of Public Works (DPW) - School Custodian

(2) Jr. School Custodians (Mon- Fri, 3:00pm - 11:00pm)
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW) - School Custodian
Jr. School Custodian (Mon- Fri, 3:00pm - 11:00pm)
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW) - School Custodian
Jr. School Custodian (Mon- Fri, 7:00am - 3:30pm)
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW) - School Custodian
Health & Human Services

Director of Prevention Services
- Somerville, MA
- Health & Human Services
Part-Time Case Manager
- Somerville, MA
- Health & Human Services
Social Worker
- Somerville, MA
- Health & Human Services
Youth Services Director
- Somerville, MA
- Health & Human Services
IAM - Engineering

Senior Project Manager (Large Infrastructure Improvement Projects)
- Somerville, MA
- IAM - Engineering
Infrastructure & Asset Management (IAM)

Director of Capital Projects
- Somerville, MA
- Infrastructure & Asset Management (IAM)
IT - Information Technology

IT Project Manager
- Somerville, MA
- IT - Information Technology
Library

Part Time Senior Substitute Librarian
- Somerville, MA
- Library
Office of Sustainability & Environment

Energy Manager
- Somerville, MA
- Office of Sustainability & Environment
OSPCD - Housing Stability

Deputy Director of Housing Stability
- Somerville, MA
- OSPCD - Housing Stability
OSPCD - Planning and Zoning

Director of Planning and Zoning
- Somerville, MA
- OSPCD - Planning and Zoning
OSPCD-Economic Development

Digital Navigator
- Somerville, MA
- OSPCD-Economic Development
Parking

Senior Clerk
- Somerville, MA
- Parking
Parks & Recreation

Finance Manager
- Somerville, MA
- Parks & Recreation
Head Lifeguard
- Somerville, MA
- Parks & Recreation
Lifeguard (13 openings)
- Somerville, MA
- Parks & Recreation
Program Specialist (Multiple Openings)
- Somerville, MA
- Parks & Recreation
Recreation Aide
- Somerville, MA
- Parks & Recreation
Recreation Counselor
- Somerville, MA
- Parks & Recreation
Recreation Supervisor
- Somerville, MA
- Parks & Recreation
Police

Crossing Guard (Multiple Openings)
- Somerville, MA
- Police
SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs

Community Engagement Specialist - Spanish
- Somerville, MA
- SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs
Legal Services Coordinator and Immigration Policy Analyst
- Somerville, MA
- SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs
Youth Equity Support - Spanish
- Somerville, MA
- SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs
Treasury

Principal Clerk
- Somerville, MA
- Treasury
Water & Sewer

Safety and Training Specialist
- Somerville, MA
- Water & Sewer
Special Heavy Motor Equipment Operator Catch Basin Cleaner Sewer/Public Works Laborer (3 openings)
- Somerville, MA
- Water & Sewer
Special Heavy Motor Equipment Operator/Water Public Works Laborer (8 openings)
- Somerville, MA
- Water & Sewer

Welcome to Our Jobs Portal!

Current Openings

Communications

Department of Public Works (DPW)

Department of Public Works (DPW) - Buildings

Department of Public Works (DPW) - Grounds

Department of Public Works (DPW) - Highway

Department of Public Works (DPW) - School Custodian

Health & Human Services

IAM - Engineering

Infrastructure & Asset Management (IAM)

IT - Information Technology

Library

Office of Sustainability & Environment

OSPCD - Housing Stability

OSPCD - Planning and Zoning

OSPCD-Economic Development

Parking

Parks & Recreation

Police

SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs

Treasury

Water & Sewer