LTE County Parks Maintenance Crew II

Dane County Land and Water Resources in Madison, WI has current vacancies for the Limited Term Employee (LTE) County Parks Maintenance Crew II position.

Limited Term Employees (LTEs) are limited to 1,200 hours in a payroll year and are not guaranteed any hours per week.

Note to applicants – for the 2026 budget year, there is a 1% reduction in wages. This is already reflected in the hourly wage above.
Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Everyone who has a CDL must be registered in the US Department of Transportation's Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND INCLUSION

As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways.

Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

DEFINITION

Under the direct supervision of the Parks Operations Manager and general supervision from the full-time crew members, perform a variety of grounds and facility maintenance tasks at Dane County Parks.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Grounds maintenance, such as mowing, string trimming, tree trimming, planting and mulching, trail maintenance and snow removal. Facility repair and maintenancesuch as cleaning, washing, painting and assisting with building repairs.

Operate and maintain commercial type mowers, trimmers,light and heavy-duty vehicles and trailers, skid-steers and larger loaders. Provide information and assistance to the public when approached in the field.

Education, Training and Experience
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Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.

Special Requirements
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Ability to work a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Certifications/Licenses
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Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Applicants requiring a CDL must pass drug/alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment has been made. Everyone who has a CDL must be registered in the US Department of Transportation's Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. Registration is available athttps://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register.

Completion of the Wisconsin ATV/OHM Safety Course preferred.

Background Check Statement:Some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job's responsibilities. Wisconsin's Fair Employment Law, s. 111.31 – 111.395, Wis. Stats., prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record. However, Dane County may disqualify an applicant if the position's responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant's criminal history (e.g., the nature of the crime and its relationship to the position, whether hiring, transferring or promoting an applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees, customers and vendors, etc.)

Management reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

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