Park Maintenance Worker

**Description**:
**Come join the Parks Team as a Park Maintenance Worker at our Minooka Park (**1927 E. Sunset Drive, Waukesha)**.**

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**

As a Park Maintenance Worker you would perform manual labor in the construction and maintenance of parks, golf courses and designated buildings, grounds, and equipment**, **such as, but not limited to mowing, equipment maintenance, snow and ice control, tree and shrub planting and pruning, tree cutting, wood splitting, construction of volleyball courts, turf renovation and sodding, irrigation repair, repair and painting of structures and signs, sign installation, reel sharpening and maintenance, and renovation of golf course tees, bunkers and greens.

You may be called upon at any time to respond to emergency situations such as: snowstorms, windstorms, fires, and must have the ability to:

- perform moderate to heavy manual labor for extended periods under variable weather conditions;
- operate a variety of trucks and equipment necessary for the construction and maintenance of buildings and grounds; and,
- effectively interact with sensitivity with persons from diverse cultural, cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds, and persons of all ages and lifestyles.

Salary and Benefits:

Employee well-being is promoted through a balanced work-life culture and through an exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic.
- ========================

**Example of Duties**:
Under supervision to perform manual labor in the construction and maintenance of parks, golf courses and designated buildings, grounds, and equipment; and to perform other duties as required.
- Cleans and maintains park buildings and grounds, golf courses, ice arenas, nature center, exposition center, and other structures and public use areas.
- Participates in the construction, remodeling, and repair of park system structures.
- Installs and constructs signs, barbecue grills, picnic tables, and other park system equipment.
- Mows grass, plants and trims trees and shrubs, performs irrigation, trail grooming, and other work in the development and maintenance of grounds.
- Assists Park Foreman in prioritizing, directing, and supervising seasonal staff and volunteer groups.
- Operates equipment such as chain saws, mowers, tractors, sprayers, and trucks in the performance of park system maintenance work.
- Operates equipment for snow removal, sanding, and deicing operations.
- Performs preventive maintenance on equipment, facilities, and grounds.
- Collects lake access, camping, and entrance fees.
- Instructs employees in proper park maintenance activities and safety practices and procedures, including handling of chemicals.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the staff and the public.
- Provides information to the general public.
- Enforces all park rules and regulations.
- Keeps records and makes reports, including handling daily cash receipts.
- Performs other duties as required.

**Minimum Qualifications**:
Essential Knowledge and Abilities
- Working knowledge of the operation, practices and procedures used in construction and general maintenance of park grounds and facilities.
- Working knowledge of the tools, materials, and equipment used in general construction and maintenance work.
- Working knowledge of the operation, care, and repair of maintenance equipment and tools.
- Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safe work practices.
- Ability to operate, maintain, and develop park properties and their facilities.
- Ability to perform manual labor and general maintenance and repair work.
- Ability to instruct employees in chemical handling and in safety practices and procedures.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the staff and the public.
- Ability to effectively interact with sensitivity with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds, and persons of all ages and lifestyles.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Ability to speak and write effectively.
- Ability to keep records and make rep