Seasonal Park Laborer

4 weeks ago

Altoona, United States Eau Claire County Full time
Salary: $15.52 - $18.10 Hourly

Location : Altoona, WI

Job Type: Seasonal

Job Number: 22-00294

Department: Parks & Forest

Opening Date: 03/13/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs a variety of maintenance duties at County parks, beaches, campgrounds, and other recreational sites to keep buildings, grounds, and equipment in good repair, clean, and attractive to visitors.
QUALIFICATIONS

  • Performs routine maintenance duties
    • Cleans buildings and restrooms, restocking toilet paper and other supplies
    • Picks up and disposes of garbage
    • Cuts and mows grass
    • Prunes and removes trees and clears and brushes trails
    • Mows trails and repairs steps and handrails
    • Cleans shop and grounds
Performs equipment maintenance
  • Washes, greases, and changes oil and filters
  • Cleans furnaces and air conditioners and changes filters
  • Sharpens mower blades and chain saws
  • Cleans and properly stores equipment and tools
Performs various duties to maintain, repair, and develop facilities:
  • Paints, assembles, and installs benches and picnic tables, and signs
  • Hauls and deposits dirt, fill, or gravel for roads, trails, and parking lots
  • Paints, stains, and performs repairs on buildings
Performs forestry-related duties:
  • Transplants small trees and shrubs
  • Assists with care of gardens
  • Sprays poison ivy with non-restrictive herbicide
Transports equipment to various locations Performs other duties in park and forest areas as required or assigned
TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL EXEPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School diploma or its equivalent (GED).
  • Paid experience performing grounds or building maintenance.
  • Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of criminal background check and pre-employment physical with a 50 lb. lifting requirement.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license and acceptable driving record.
  • Reliable transportation is required for reporting to the Parks and Forest headquarters at either Lake Eau Claire Park, Coon Fork Lake Park, Big Falls Park, or Lake Altoona County Park
  • Duties require outdoor work under all weather conditions.
  • Requires continual walking or standing and regular lifting of approximately fifty (50) pounds.
  • Work involves exposure to insects, poison ivy, and unpleasant odor.
DESIRED TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL EXERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience in parks maintenance
  • Experience or training in small engine operation and maintenance


Employees working less than 20 hours per week have access to our Employee Assistance Program and Corporate Discounts

Workers' Compensation

Social Security: The County matches employees' social security compensation.

01

Do you have a High School diploma or its equivalent (GED)?
  • YES
  • NO


02

Do you possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license and acceptable driving record?
  • YES
  • NO


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