Parks Maintenance Specialist

Position Summary

Skilled work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of park facilities and infrastructure. Responsibilities include plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, masonry, and supervisory duties.

Regular 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday–Friday (40 hours). Summer shift options and winter shift work for snow‑making or removal may be required.

• Perform maintenance, repair, renovation, and construction on park buildings, shelters, restrooms, playgrounds, athletic facilities, trails, utilities, and other park infrastructure.
• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, structural, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry, HVAC, painting, roofing, welding, or other related issues.
• Respond to urgent maintenance needs such as storm damage, water or electrical leaks, roof leaks, vandalism, broken equipment, unsafe structures, and other public‑safety or operational concerns.
• Conduct skilled inspections and repairs to keep public facilities safe, functional, attractive, and compliant with safety, accessibility, and department standards.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and work direction to lower‑level maintenance staff, seasonal employees, volunteers, or assigned crews.
• Monitor inventory levels and notify appropriate persons when stock reaches specified thresholds.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, materials used, equipment maintenance, safety concerns, and completed work orders.
• Interact with the public and contracted users to provide services, assistance, and enforce park rules.
• Operate motorized construction and maintenance equipment, including tractors, trucks, and similar machinery.
• Develop solutions that add value for park users and operations.
• Participate in establishing professional development goals aligned with broader county objectives.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance; work extra hours as required.
• Lead seasonal employees engaged in related work.
• Perform related tasks as required.

• High school graduation or equivalent, preferably with coursework in a construction trade.
• At least two years of responsible paid work experience in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, or masonry trades.
• Valid Wisconsin Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) without air‑brake restrictions, or pass the required Class A CDL within one year of hire. Probationary employees failing to meet the CDL requirements may be terminated.
• Driving record that meets county standards.

• Extensive knowledge of tools, methods, and materials for plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC installation and repair.
• Proficient in hand and power tool use and maintenance.
• Safe operation of over‑the‑road and off‑road motorized construction and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret plans.
• Effective communication with park users.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge of applicable safety practices and procedures of the construction trades.
• Skill in keeping accurate records related to time and materials.
• Ability to work independently and to lead and guide other employees.
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.

Starting hourly rate of $25.81 plus Marathon County benefits.

Very high physical demands, including heavy lifting and strenuous activity in challenging conditions. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Evaluation will include assessment of education and work experience, oral interview, reference review, and other job‑related selection procedures. Successful candidates may be required to complete post‑offer assessments such as background checks, driver‑license verification, physical examination, psychological assessment, and drug screening.

Marathon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status.

Marathon County will provide reasonable accommodations, including auxiliary aids and services, for individuals with disabilities participating in the recruitment process. Applicants may request accommodations by contacting the Employee Resources Department before the Final date to receive applications.