Facilities & Parks Seasonal Laborer - Grounds Crew; Public Works

Position: Facilities & Parks Seasonal Laborer - Grounds Crew (Public Works)

Salary

$21.68 - $25.89 Hourly

Location

Elkhorn, WI

Job Type

Limited Term

Job Number

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

10/22/2026

• Description
• Benefits

An Equal Opportunity Employer Position Summary

Do you enjoy the outdoors? Are you looking to stay active while earning some extra money? The Walworth County Public Works Department is looking to hire a Parks Seasonal Laborer to assist in the maintenance of Walworth County parks and grounds. Seasonal Laborers will operate various types of small equipment and machinery to perform basic tasks while meeting departmental safety policies and procedures.

Normal operating hours for the Public Works Department are Monday
- Friday, 7:00 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m. with a shift in hours for the division to 6:00 a.m.

- 2:30 p.m. during the summer season. The expectation is that this position will work 20 - 40 hours per week. This is a limited term position with the expectation of working no more than 1200 hours in a year.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform basic landscape and lawn care duties, such as mowing designated areas; planting trees, shrubs, flowers and grass seed; manual weed removal and pruning.
• Assist with basic facilities operations, such as special event set-ups, office moves, and other general labor activities.
• Clean buildings and restrooms and stock facilities as required.
• Operate various light machinery and equipment.
• Repair, maintain, paint and/or stain park buildings, structures, signs and equipment.
• Remove garbage, litter and debris from buildings, parking lots and grounds.
• Show respect and be willing to assist the public.

Perform Other Duties As Required

Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have completed a minimum of three years of high school and must possess a valid drivers license with a good driving record. Experience with commercial grade landscaping equipment is preferred.

Candidates Should Possess The Following Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions with minimal direct supervision.
• Abiity to communicate effectively and exercise good judgment, courtesy, and tact when dealing with the public.
• Ability to operate County vehicles in a safe and defensive manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working and public relations with co-workers, the public, vendors, and outside agencies.
• Prompt and regular attendance is essential.

Selection Process To Include

• Formal Walworth County Electronic Application
• Education & Experience Review
• Oral Department Interview
• Background & Reference Check
• Verification of Drivers License
• Post Offer Physical Examination
• Drug Screen

Other Job Related Tests May Be Required WALWORTH COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SUMMARY

• M
  - Casual, Limited Term, Student Workers
• BARGAINING UNIT:
  Casual, Limited Term, Student Workers
• DATE:
  April 25, 2017
• EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
  All employees of Walworth County are at-will employees.
• BASIS OF PAYMENT:
  Hourly.
• VACATION:
  Not eligible.
• SICK LEAVE:
  Not eligible.
• HOLIDAYS:
  Not eligible.

Insurance

• Health Insurance:
  Not eligible.
• Dental Insurance:
  Not eligible.
• Life Insurance:
  Not eligible.
• LTD Insurance:
  Not eligible.
• Vision Insurance:
  Not eligible.

WISCONSIN RETIREMENT:
Employees expected to work less than 1200 hours per year will not receive this benefit. If an employee works 1200 hours, is employed for at least one year, and is not under 20 attending high school full-time. The employee will be expected to pay the employee portion. Walworth County will pay employer required contributions pursuant to state law.

Note: This Summary provides only a brief outline of your benefits. All benefit terms and conditions are subject to the specific provisions of plan documents, policies, and/or legal rules and regulations. These benefits are subject to change from time to time by action of the County Board and/or Human Resources Committee.

Employer Walworth County

Address P.O. Box 1001

100 W. Walworth Street

Elkhorn, Wisconsin, 53121

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