Lead Park Seasonal - Weekends Only (Waukesha County Parks)

Salary: $12.95 - $18.03 Hourly
Location : Waukesha, WI
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: LeadParkSeasAll Parks10162023
Department: Parks & Land Use Department
Opening Date: 10/16/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Do you like spending time outdoors? Do you enjoy opportunities to use and grow your skills? Do you want to improve the world? If you said "yes" enthusiastically, then APPLY RIGHT NOW!
The Waukesha County Park System is seeking dedicated, innovative, and genuine individuals to join our top-notch team as a Weekend Lead Park Seasonal performing manual labor involving the maintenance, construction and repair of park facilities.
This isn't just a job (well, it is), but it is also an opportunity to be part of an amazing team that delivers outstanding experiences to our customers, protects our natural resources, and thrives on unique challenges daily. Our team members are our greatest assets, and we value everyone at every level.
The Waukesha County Park System offers an energetic culture that invites collaboration and provides encouragement to learn and succeed. This position is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about serving their community, is naturally friendly, and isn't afraid of a little hard work.
Best part? The office views are beautiful and there's plenty of fresh air in the Parks!
Hourly rate eff 10/21/2023: $12.95 to $18.03 depending on qualifications
Weekend Work Schedule: This position offers a flexible weekend work schedule, and you have the potential to be on call for snow removal if you so desire.
Example of Duties
Performs unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor involving the maintenance, construction and repair of park facilities, including but not limited to:

• Operates mowers, tractors, trencher, and other maintenance vehicles and equipment; utilizes a variety of hand and power tools in park landscape maintenance work; operates small equipment such as weed eaters and push mowers; assists in routine maintenance of such equipment.
• Cleans restrooms and outhouses and picks up litter around parks.
• Waters, mows, weed trims, renovates and fertilizes lawns; prunes trees and shrubs; plants trees, flowers and shrubs; rakes leaves and cleans walks, fields, courts and other facilities; applies herbicides, fungicides and pesticides safely.
• Occasionally required to work special events performing duties such as parking cars, directing traffic, or taking parking fees.
• May perform entrance hut and concession work, painting duties, and collection of park fees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License.
• Some recent unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor involving the maintenance, construction and repair of park facilities.
• Some cash handling and customer service work experience desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
• Ability to manage crowds.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to safely operate equipment necessary to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to accurately count and handle money.
• Ability to withstand exposure to variable and unfavorable weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push/pull, and lift up to 50 lbs, on a frequent basis.

Supplemental Information
Vacancies vary and not all of the parks have the same positions available; some have no positions available at all.
Grounds Service Center/Moor Downs Golf Course, 510 Riverview, Waukesha
Fox Brook Park, 2925 N. Barker Road, Brookfield
Menomonee Park, W220 N7884 Townline Road (CTH V), Menomonee Falls
Minooka Park, 1927 East Sunset Drive, Waukesha
Naga-Waukee Golf Maintenance, W307N1897 Maple Ave, Pewaukee
Naga-Waukee Park, 651 Highway 83, Hartland
This is a limited term position available from ~April though ~November. When the term is over, it is considered a voluntary resignation.
Prior to hiring, the final candidate is required to pass work/education/certification reference(s) and a criminal background and driver's license check.
No benefits available for this position.
01
I am at least 18 years of age.

• Yes
• No

02
I have a valid Driver's License.

• Yes
• No

03
If you have a valid driver's license, please provide your license number; if out of state, please indicate what state. If you do not have a valid driver's license, indicate "NA".
04
I have recently performed unskilled and/or semi-skilled manual labor involving the maintenance, construction and repair of park facilities.

• Yes
• No

05
I have customer service work experience.

• Yes
• No

06
I am available to work some weekends.

• Yes
• No

07
Please indicate which Park(s) you would be interested in working at (see posting for list of options).
08
Were you referred to this position by a current Waukesha County employee? If no, indicate "N/A" If yes, please list current County employee's name.
09
What is your preferred method of communication? (Check all that apply)

• Email
• Phone
• Text

10
I understand this is a limited term position available from ~April though ~November. When the term is over, it is considered a voluntary resignation.

• Yes
• No

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