The City of Melrose is hiring!
The City’s overriding goal is to hire and employ great people and to live up to its motto as “Melrose: One Community Open to All”. This motto represents who we are, what we believe and what we value. Melrose honors and celebrates diversity while encouraging unity and respect.
As an employer, the City recognizes the unique journey each individual is on, and through hiring diverse talent aims to enhance its cultural lens and consciousness. The City aspires to understand, accept, and value the uniqueness of each individual, both their visible and hidden traits – including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, religious beliefs, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and personal experience.
If you're interested in applying in any of the open positions listed below, click on the name of the position to learn more. If you think someone may be a great fit for one of the opportunites, encourage them to apply!
Current Career Opportunities
Technology/Reference Librarian
Exciting professional opportunity! Work in services and outreach. This exciting opportunity will allow the person hired to be a part of the library’s management team as they renovate the historic building.
Looking to gain valuable experience setting up for events in the City of Melrose? The Operations Assistant, under the supervision of the Operations Manager, will have the opportunity to help both coordinate and clean up after events for the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building. This position includes both event set-up and custodial work. Weeknight shifts and weekend availability is a must.
Environmental and Outreach Coordinator
Work in a fast-paced environment for the City of Melrose DPW. The Environmental and Outreach Coordinator will help to make a difference in the community through maintaining environmental compliance, community outreach, event planning, and formulating goals to contribute to a green city.
Keep the City of Melrose safe with the opportunity of Animal Control Officer. The ACO is responsible for the welfare of animals and the safety of individuals within the City. This position includes enforcing the provisions of state laws, as well as investigation reports from complaints concerning the health of animals.
Program Coordinator – Milano Center
Help assist with activities, programs, workshops, and classes as the Program Coordinator for the Milano Center in the City of Melrose. The individual in this part-time position will be responsible for a variety of duties and report to the Milano Center Manager.
Working Foreman – Forestry Division
Help oversee a fast-paced Public Works department in the Parks and Forestry Division for the City of Melrose. The individual in this full-time position will be responsible for performing skilled labor, maintenance, and operation of trucks and equipment. This position comes with a great benefit package of comprehensive benefits and PTO.
Work in a fast-paced environment and gain valuable skills. The Junior Mechanic, working independently under the direction of the Mechanic/Welder(s) or with others, the Junior Mechanic maintains, overhauls, repairs, replaces and adjusts engines, pumps, machinery and equipment for the Public Works Department and other City departments as required. This position comes with a many benefits, including reimbursement for personal tools, health insurance, pension, and PTO.
The Mechanic/Welder is responsible for a verity of tasks, including monitoring fleet equipment, making repairs, and performing routine checks. There is a verity of benefits, including pension, health insurance, paid time off, and opportunity for overtime.
The Fleet Foreman has the opportunity to supervise garage operations for the City of Melrose DPW. They will head work crews and assigned work in the Fleet Division and plan, organize, supervise, maintain and repair a variety of motor vehicles, heavy equipment, specialized equipment, and smaller equipment and motors. This position comes with a many benefits, including reimbursement for personal tools, health insurance, pension, and PTO.