Lead Park Seasonal

4 weeks ago


Waukesha, United States Waukesha County Full time
Salary: $13.34 - $18.57 Hourly

Location : Waukesha, WI

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: Lead ParkSeasonalExpo01302024

Department: Parks & Land Use Department

Opening Date: 04/17/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

The Waukesha County Park System is seeking dedicated, innovative, and genuine individuals to join our top-notch team as a Lead Park Seasonal performing manual labor involving the maintenance, construction and repair of the Exposition Center's facilities and grounds.
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.

As the Lead Park Seasonal, you will play a crucial role in assisting with the preparation for events, as well as the maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment within the Exposition Center complex.

Successful candidates will have:
  • Previous experience in event coordination and facility and grounds maintenance, construction, and repair.
  • Leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team.
  • Knowledge of safety regulations and protocols.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, based on event schedules.
2024 Hourly rate: $13.34 to $18.57 depending on qualifications

If you are passionate about event coordination, facility maintenance, and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, we invite you to apply for the Lead Park Seasonal position.

Prior to hiring, the final candidate is required to pass work/education/certification reference(s) and a criminal background and driver's license check.
Example of Duties

Under supervision, performs work involving the preparation of the Exposition Center complex for events in accordance with lease agreements; performs basic building maintenance & custodial duties; participates in the training and supervision of seasonal staff; and performs other duties as required.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Organizes and performs set-up for events by arranging tables, chairs, podiums, sound systems and other items in accordance with the lease agreements
  2. Serves as a representative of the Exposition Center to lessees during events by ensuring proper operation of the facility, compliance with lease agreements, and the resolution of questions or concerns expressed by the lessee or event attendees.
  3. Performs semi-skilled maintenance and repairs to the interior and exterior of buildings and plumbing, heating, sound and electrical systems.
  4. Assigns, directs, and reviews the work of temporary Expo Aides assigned to the facilities when full time staff is not present.
  5. Assists in orientation and training of seasonal employees in proper custodial and set up procedures.
  6. Cleans public areas of the facilities by performing duties such as mopping floors, hallways and restrooms, scrubbing carpets, washing walls and emptying garbage.
  7. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients and Expo visitors.
  8. Maintains a positive image of the Exposition Center and the County Government.
  9. Communicates problems, concerns and suggestions for improvement to Supervisor in a timely and constructive manner.
  10. Opens, closes or locks doors to the facilities in accordance with event schedules and security requirements.
  11. Operates and maintains tools, power equipment, tractors and trucks.
  12. Restocks supplies in restrooms and storage areas.
  13. Adheres to all County employment rules and regulations.
  14. Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications

Essential Knowledge and Abilities
  1. Working knowledge of basic building maintenance.
  2. Working knowledge of the materials, equipment and tools used in cleaning buildings.
  3. Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safe work practices.
  4. Ability to read and interpret work orders and event set up diagrams.
  5. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including providing excellent customer service.
  6. Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
  7. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
  8. 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.
  9. Ability to follow, and provide, oral and written instructions.
  10. Ability to supervise part-time staff.
  11. Ability to train employees in duties and in safe practices and procedures.
  12. Ability to safely operate equipment necessary to perform the duties of the position.
  13. Ability to withstand exposure to variable and unfavorable weather conditions.
  14. Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push/pull, and lift up to 50 lbs, on a frequent basis.
You must meet these Minimum Training and Experience requirements:
  • 18 years of age.
  • 8th grade education.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Some recent unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor involving the maintenance, construction, and repair of facilities and grounds.
  • Some recent supervisory experience.
  • Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, as required by Supervisor.

Supplemental Information

About Us
Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve.

Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations, and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities for minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County.

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The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

No benefits available for this position.

01

I am at least 18 years of age and have a High School Diploma or GED.
  • 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 am aware of the physical abilities needed to perform the essential functions of a Lead Park Seasonal (ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push/pull, and lift up to 50 lbs, on a frequent basis).
  • Yes
  • No


05

I have recently performed unskilled and/or semi-skilled manual labor involving the maintenance, construction and repair of facilities and grounds.
  • Yes
  • No


06

I have some supervisory experience.
  • Yes
  • No


07

Please describe your supervisory experience.If none, indicate "NA".

08

I am available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, as required by Supervisor.
  • Yes
  • No


09

Were you referred to this position by a current Waukesha County employee? If no, indicate "N/A". If yes, please list current employee's name.

10

Please indicate what your preferred method of communication is: phone, text, email.

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