PARKS MAINTENANCE, SEASONAL LONG TERM

Thank you for your interest in joining Kenosha County's team of seasonal employees!

The Kenosha County Parks Division is accepting applications for Long-Term Seasonal Parks Maintenance Workers to work at one of the several County Parks for the 2019 season.

 

Under general supervision, long-term seasonal Parks Maintenance Workers are responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly park.  We are looking for hardworking and self-motivating individuals to assist in the maintenance of the County Parks and to maintain a safe environment, enforce rules, and consistently act in a manner that earns and merits the respect and confidence of patrons.  This includes, at a minimum, being consistent and polite, treating patrons with courtesy and respect in all matters, and abiding by applicable regulations concerning behavior.

 

 

WORK SCHEDULE

• Long-term seasonal employees generally work from March through November.  This time frame is approximate based on weather and other factors.

• The work hours are typically Monday through Friday from 6:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.  Must be available to work weekends and holidays.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mow and maintain turf in parks.

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on small and midsize equipment.

• Operate all vehicles and equipment as assigned.

• Perform general maintenance of buildings, park grounds, flower beds, athletic fields, parkways, and dog parks.

• Assist in forestry operations, including tree removal.

• Haul and transport equipment.

• Apply herbicides and pesticides.

• Remove snow – plow and shovel.

• Other duties may be assigned.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

• One year of experience in maintenance of any of the following: parks, facilities, roadways, construction, or golf course.

 

Licenses or Certifications

• Must possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license at time of hire and maintain during incumbency.

• Acceptable driving record.

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B (no air brake restriction) preferred. 

• Valid Wisconsin Commercial Pesticide Applicator: Turf and Landscape certification preferred.

 

Other Job Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of application.

 

Competencies for Successful Performance of Job Duties

Knowledge of:

• General maintenance work with the most efficient utilization of equipment.

• Knowledge of and ability to operate construction and grounds equipment.

• Safety precautions and procedures applicable to maintenance equipment.

 

Skill in:

• The use of small hand tools and cleaning equipment.

• Outdoor semi-skilled and skilled tasks related to ground and facilities maintenance.

 

Ability to:

• Accept, understand, and follow written and/or verbal instruction.

• Work with limited oversight on projects and daily assignments.

• Work in confined spaces.

• Work independently to meet deadlines.

• Work effectively and harmoniously with the public, employees, and others.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Requires full range of physical movement – bending, reaching, lifting, etc.

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to work outside in any weather conditions, including temperature extremes.

 

SELECTION PROCESS

• Application Review - Qualifying

• Oral Interview - Qualifying

• Background Check - Qualifying

• Physical Examination, including drug screen - Qualifying

 

Online applications must be submitted no later than September 30, 2019.

 

For more information about the Kenosha County Parks, please visit:

http://parks.kenoshacounty.org

 

 

Kenosha County is a Wisconsin Retirement System participating employer.  Your participation is required, which includes an employee contribution.

 

Thank you for your interest in employment with Kenosha County!

We hope you choose us as your next employer!

 

Kenosha County is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.