Welcome to the City of Holyoke Personnel Department. It is the responsiobility of the Personnel Department to provide guidance on human resource policy development and implementation, staff orientation, maintenance of job evaluation programs, coordination of labor relations issues and maintenance of personnel records and benefits. Personnel is also responsible for civil service and employment matters.

City of Holyoke Personnel Department

City Hall, Rm. 7

536 Dwight Street

Holyoke, Ma  01040

413 322-5555      Fax  413 322-5556

Jeanette Berrios, Act. Personnel Administrator

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Kimberly Counter, Personnel Assistant

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EMPLOYMENT

Thank you for your interest in seeking information about employment with the City of Holyoke. The City offers competitive wages and an attractive benefit package. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

All of our vacant positions which are not subject to Massachusetts Civil Service rule and regulations are posted on this website and advertised in the Sunday Springfield Republican. Applications for these positions may be downloaded and submit in person or by mail to the Personnel Department, Rm. 7, City Hall, Holyoke, MA  01040.

 Employment Application

CIVIL SERVICE

The majority of positions in Holyoke fall under the Massachusetts Civil Service System. These positions are classified as Official Service or Labor Service

OFFICIAL SERVICE

Official service positions are those that require taking an examination. These positions include Police Officers, Firefighters, clerical, custodians and some professional positions which fall under Civil Service. For a schedule of examinations and/or further information about Civil Service visit the Massachusetts Human Resource Division website at www.state.ma.us./hrd. Selection to a position under Official Service is determined by the results of the competitive examination administered for a particular kind of position.

LABOR SERVICE

Labor Service includes a wide range of positions from laborers, skilled laborers, mechanics, truck drivers, craftsmen and cafeteria workers. Selection for a labor service position is based on registration rather than written examination. Some Labor Service positions are entry level and do not require previous experience while others are at a higher skill level and require applicants to meet minimum experience or licensing requirements. There does not need to be a vacancy in order to apply. After your application is reviewed you will receive a Labor Service Registration Number that will remain active for five years. Selection for the position title(s) for which you applied is based on your registration. Applications can be submitted in person or by mail.

 Labor Service Employment Application

CITY OF HOLYOKE JOB LISTINGS -

Activities Coordinatior: 

Responsible for organizing recreational, educational and social activities at Senior Center.  Good organizational & computer skills a must.  Experience with older adults a plus. 

$17.54 per hour/20 hours per week.  Deadline for application is September 17, 2010.  Please send resume to Holyoke Council on Aging, 310 Appleton Street, Holyoke MA 01040.