Maintenance Worker, Groundskeeper, General Labor

The City of La Crosse is seeking to hire a full-time Maintenance Worker to become an essential member of the Parks Department. The La Crosse Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department operates and maintains a 1,560-acre park system consisting of 47 park sites, 18 park shelters/pavilions, 12 athletic fields, 2 beaches, 5 boat landings, 2 marina/harbors, an 18-hole frisbee golf course, 27 miles of paved trails, and 45 miles of natural surface trails.

In addition, the department has an 1,100-acre riparian marsh and 1,312 acres of public land across the bluffs. The individual in this position will work with a dedicated team of employees whose actions improve the lives of the citizens of La Crosse daily.

The purpose of this position is to operate a variety of assigned maintenance equipment for maintenance of parks. Incumbents perform manual labor and operate equipment used in grounds maintenance such as trucks, tractors, chippers, chain saws, trimmers, mowers and hand and power tools. Responsible for operating pick-up plow for snow removal. Assists with excavating work sites, concrete construction projects, and tree removal.

Fuels and cleans equipment and vehicles. Starting wage for this non-exempt position ranges between $24.07 to $27.57 per hour (80 hours bi-weekly) depending on candidate qualifications.

Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent, one to two years light equipment operating experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. A valid driver’s license required.

Benefits:
The City of La Crosse offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical benefit plans, Wisconsin Retirement Plan, deferred compensation, Roth IRA, life insurance, accident insurance, income continuation insurance, voluntary dental and vision plans, paid holidays, vacations, and sick leave. Benefit perks: traditional or high deductible (with HSA) medical plan options available; participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System with 7.20% employer contribution;

10 paid holidays, ability to earn up to 12 sick days per year, and vacation time available as of date of hire.

Selected candidate is subject to background check, post-offer/pre‑employment drug screen, physical and physical capacity screen.
Applications must be received by January 11, 2026. To be considered, submit an employment application by visiting the City of La Crosse website and clicking on City Services, then clicking Career Opportunities or by visiting

The purpose of positions in this classification is to operate a variety of assigned maintenance equipment for maintenance of parks.

Incumbents perform manual labor and operate a variety of equipment used in grounds maintenance such as trucks, tractors, chippers, and hand and power tools. The work may be performed under the supervision of a lead worker or supervisor.

• Operates trucks, tractors, compactors, chippers, power broom, chain saws, trimmer, mowers – standard and 10 foot, rototiller, sod cutter, hand tools, power hand tools and other equipment used in park maintenance. Operates pick-up plow/broom for snow removal.
• Operates, maintains and repairs ice refrigeration equipment and ice resurfacing equipment.
• Loads and unloads equipment, tools and materials used for repairs and maintenance projects.
• Assists with excavating work sites. Cleans work sites.
• Assists with concrete construction projects. Sets forms, shovels materials, assists with finishing. Erects barricades. Flags traffic.
• Fuels equipment and vehicles. Cleans equipment and vehicles.
• May assist with tree removal and trimming.
• May mow grass and weeds.
• Directs limited term employees doing the same or similar work.
• May oversee mowing crew.
• May respond to emergencies.
• Maintains regular and predictable on-site attendance.

• May participate in safety training.

• High school diploma or equivalent, one to two years light equipment operating experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge,…