Parks Technician (Semi-Skilled)

Waukesha County's Parks System is looking to hire a seasonal Parks Technician based out of our County Grounds Service Center to perform manual labor in the construction and maintenance of parks, golf courses and designated buildings, grounds, and equipment

Expected to work up to 40 hours weekly to include some evenings, weekends, and overnight hours; as well as special events and holidays. Other weekday hours are flexible.

1. Cleans and maintains park buildings, grounds, golf courses, ice arenas, nature center, exposition center, other structures and areas used by the public.
2. Participates in the construction, remodeling, and repair of park system structures. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment, facilities, and grounds.
3. Installs and constructs signs, barbecue grills, picnic tables, and other park system equipment.
4. Mows grass, plants and trims trees and shrubs, performs irrigation, trail grooming, and other work in the development and maintenance of grounds.
5. Operates equipment such as chain saws, mowers, tractors, sprayers, and trucks in the performance of park system maintenance work.
6. Operates equipment for snow removal, sanding, and deicing operations.
7. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the staff and the public.
8. Ability to contribute to a positive work culture that fosters excellent customer service and teamwork.
9. Interact frequently with the public providing services, assistance, and enforcing all park rules and regulations.
10. Keeps records and creates reports.
11. Performs other duties as required.

Essential Knowledge and Abilities

1. Working knowledge of the operation, practices and procedures used in construction and general maintenance of park grounds and facilities.
2. Working knowledge of the tools, materials, and equipment used in general construction and maintenance work.
3. Working knowledge of the operation, care, and repair of maintenance equipment and tools.
4. Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safe work practices.
5. Ability to operate, maintain, and develop park properties and their facilities.
6. Ability to perform manual labor and general maintenance and repair work.
7. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the staff 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 understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
10. Ability to speak and write effectively.
11. Ability to keep records and make reports.
12. Ability to manage crowds.
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.

1. High school diploma or GED equivalent.
2. A valid Driver's License.
3. Previous experience in grounds maintenance work is desirable.

Prior to hiring, candidates are required to pass work/education/certification/reference check and a criminal background and driver's license check.

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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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