Parks Maintenance Worker

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Parks Foreman, will perform equipment maintenance and repair, park maintenance, including grounds maintenance and construction, and other related duties as assigned.

• Make equipment and building repairs as required.
• Maintain park buildings and grounds.
• Operate various types of park maintenance equipment.
• Work on park buildings and construction projects.
• Clean venues and restrooms.
• Assist in providing information about park facilities to general public.
• Assist in supervising seasonal employees.
• Snow and ice removal on County properties and Parks.
• Assist in enforcing rules of conduct in parks.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including responding to an emergency event.

Requires working knowledge of park maintenance, snow removal, equipment repair and operation, including lawn and tree care, and building repair and general maintenance. Working knowledge of park construction, landscaping procedures and plant care. Ability to interact effectively with the general public. Able to fulfill physical demands of job, sensory demands (seeing and hearing), and cognitive demands (concentration, conceptualization, memorization).

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. Three years recent full time paid experience in repairing equipment or experience in tree and lawn care or experience in maintaining buildings or light construction work OR education in a related field from an accredited college, or technical school may be substituted for up to two years of the paid experience requirement. Must be able to operate a chain saw and other power tools at various heights, operate truck and trailer, operate equipment, and lift and carry a range of weight up to 100 lbs, individual commercial pesticide applicator license preferred (3.0-Turf & Landscape or 6.0-Right-of-Way & Natural Areas).

Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and odd hours as needed. April through October will consist of scheduled weekend shifts. Winter months will require working during overnight hours and weekends depending on weather. Must possess a valid Wisconsin driver's license. Must pass a pre-employment drug test.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license.
• Three years recent full time paid experience in repairing equipment or experience in tree and lawn care or experience in maintaining buildings or light construction work OR education in a related field from an accredited college, or technical school may be substituted for up to two years of the paid experience requirement.
• Individual commercial pesticide applicator license preferred (3.0-Turf & Landscape or 6.0-Right-of-Way & Natural Areas).
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and odd hours as needed.

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