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

City Council

Land Use Analyst
- Somerville, MA
- City Council
Department of Public Works (DPW)

Carpenter
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW)
Electrician - Buildings Division
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW)
Electrician - Buildings Division
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW)
Fleet Manager - Highway Division
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW)
Heavy Motor Equipment Operator / Public Works Laborer - Grounds Division
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW)
Heavy Motor Equipment Operator / Public Works Laborer - Grounds Division
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW)
Heavy Motor Equipment Operator / Public Works Laborer - Highway Division
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW)
Heavy Motor Equipment Operator/Maintenance Mechanic
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW)
Jr. Building Custodian - Floater
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW)
Jr. School Custodian (Mon- Fri, 7am-3:30pm)
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW)
Mechanical Equipment Repairman
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW)
Motor Equipment Repairman - Fleet Operations - Highway Division
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW)
Motor Equipment Repairman - Highway Division
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW)
Plumber
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW)
Public Grounds Caretaker and Gardner
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW)
Public Works Laborer - Highway Division
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW)
Special Heavy Motor Equipment Operator / Curb Setter / PWL
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW)
Special Heavy Motor Equipment/Public Works Laborer - Highway Division
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW)
Tree Surgeon
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW)
Health & Human Services

Part-Time Case Manager
- Somerville, MA
- Health & Human Services
Prevention Services Coordinator
- Somerville, MA
- Health & Human Services
Temporary Part-time Vaccine Nurse
- Somerville, MA
- Health & Human Services
Tobacco Control Clerk
- Somerville, MA
- Health & Human Services
Human Resources

Benefits Manager
- Somerville, MA
- Human Resources
Human Resource Generalist
- Somerville, MA
- Human Resources
Recruitment Specialist (Human Resources Recruiter)
- Somerville, MA, MA
- Human Resources
IAM - Infrastructure and Capital Management

Construction Liaison and Design Manager
- Somervillle, MA
- IAM - Infrastructure and Capital Management
Inspectional Services Department (ISD)

Local Building Inspector
- Somerville, MA
- Inspectional Services Department (ISD)
Senior Clerk
- Somerville, MA
- Inspectional Services Department (ISD)
OSPCD - Housing

Housing Development Manager
- Somerville, MA
- OSPCD - Housing
OSPCD - Planning and Zoning

Director of Planning and Zoning
- Somerville, MA
- OSPCD - Planning and Zoning
Parking

Parking Control Officer (Tues - Sat 4:00PM- 12:00AM)
- Somerville, MA
- Parking
Parks & Recreation

Dilboy Stadium Laborer (Multiple Openings)
- 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
Full-time Police Lateral Transfers
- Somerville, MA
- Police
Records Clerk
- Somerville, MA
- Police
Senior Clerk
- Somerville, MA
- Police
SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs

Equity Support - Chinese
- Somerville, MA
- SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs
Language Justice Specialist
- Somerville, MA
- SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs
Legal Services Coordinator and Immigration Policy Analyst
- Somerville, MA
- SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs
Treasury

Principal Clerk
- Somerville, MA
- Treasury
Water & Sewer

Project Manager
- Somerville, MA
- Water & Sewer
Safety and Training Officer
- 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

City Council

Department of Public Works (DPW)

Health & Human Services

Human Resources

IAM - Infrastructure and Capital Management

Inspectional Services Department (ISD)

OSPCD - Housing

OSPCD - Planning and Zoning

Parking

Parks & Recreation

Police

SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs

Treasury

Water & Sewer