equipment operator

crossing guard

crew member

librarian

executive administrative assistant

City of Pawtucket

The role evolved significantly shortly after I started. What began as defined HR focus areas quickly expanded into broad operational coverage due to turnover and gaps across the team. I stepped in to help stabilize core processes and ensure employees continued to receive timely support; however, responsibilities and expectations continued to grow without corresponding clarity in scope, authority, resources, or compensation.

A formal job description was not provided until late in my tenure, and by then it reflected a level of responsibility that did not feel sustainable or aligned with the role as staffed. Ultimately, I chose to move on to an environment with clearer structure, accountability, and a more realistic alignment between expectations and support.

During my time there, I was frequently recognized for providing empathetic, employee-centered support, and I’m proud of the trust I built with employees in a short period. Many leaders—including the Mayor—were strong partners and genuinely committed to doing the right thing. That said, the layers of leadership below the executive level often seemed stretched thin, inconsistent, or difficult to collaborate with, which limited the support HR needed to operate effectively. With clearer role definition, stronger operational leadership, and a more modern view of HR as a strategic function rather than purely a cost center, the department could be positioned for much greater success.

There is no typical day, however, with five Unions and about 750 employees the time went by very fast.
Working with such a variety of people, improved my listening skills as well as having been able to also look at the other side.
I always felt that our office was excellent working as a team and taking care of our internal customers, dealing with their problems, benefits, etc.
The hardest part was when we had to cut the number of employees to keep with the reductions imposed with the new budget.
The most enjoyable was when we were able to help those in need, completing the unfinished business we found at the beginning, finishing manuals, job descriptions and standard operating procedures. 
To summarize, a great place to work.

I enjoyed working for the City of Pawtucket. I started out as a Junior in High School answering phones after school then I graduated and they kept me on full time. I stayed there for 26 years until the new mayor came in and abolished the position.

The job I acquired working for the city of pawtucket came to me in two different departments. Highway and sanition. I worked as a temporary hand on the highway labor team mostly doing groundskeeping work around the cemetaries and parks around Pawtucket. My sallory was good and i got along with my coworkers. This job was my first time using any outdoor power tools.

This department gives me the opportunity to make a difference in peoples' lives everyday. Whether it be a small child or an elderly person, I feel just easing their tensions in their time of need is enough satisfaction for me to make it a little easier for them to make it through their ordeal.

The work itself is OK, the issue is the lack of manpower the constant forced O/T.  Morale is very low.  There are bright spots here and there.  Then there is contract negotiations that can often drag out.  the "raises" you get don't match what they increase your healthcare co-shares by or what the cost of living is.  The "Gina" pension plan is awful.

Over all it was a good place to work. Some days were better than others. On rainy days you would get wet and there was nothing you could do about it because the trash had to be picked-up, so you just got wet. I would say the worst time is in the winter when the temperature is at freezing or below.

All the schools that I have taught at are highly motivated at helping the students progress through  school. The other Teachers are extremely helpful with any problems that mat occur during the day.

Good place to work.. good management and great benefits.. supervisor is a good man, very good place to work overall, the only con would be the old employees who aren't leaving to make space for new comers.

A typical day at work consistently consisted of working many extra hours with no breaks or compensation. Employees are basically tied to their chairs so there is almost zero workplace culture.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Equipment operator 5 salaries reported	$26.57 per hour
Crossing guard 4 salaries reported	$18.98 per hour
Crew member 1 salary reported	$25.60 per hour
Librarian 1 salary reported	$33.87 per hour
Executive administrative assistant 2 salaries reported	$53,750 per year

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