The Kenosha County Parks Division is accepting applications for Short-Term Seasonal Parks Maintenance Workers to work at one of the several County Parks for the 2024 season.
Under general supervision, short-term seasonal Parks Maintenance Workers are responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly park. We are looking for staff who can maintain a safe environment, enforce rules, and consistently act in a manner that earns and merits the respect and confidence of patrons.
If you are a hardworking and self-motivating individual who enjoys the outdoors and can assist in the maintenance of the County Parks – this could be the job for you!
Kenosha County is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
2024 Hiring Range: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour
Hiring Bonus
A Kenosha County seasonal Park candidate who is successfully hired and employed for at least 30 days shall be awarded a $200.00 bonus to their paycheck.
WORK SCHEDULE
- Work hours are typically 6:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.
- Work days include 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
- Haul and transport equipment
- Apply herbicides and pesticides
- Perform other duties as required or assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE
- Must be at least 15 years old at time of application
- Possession of a valid driver’s license preferred
SUCCESS FACTORS
- Knowledge of general maintenance work with the most efficient utilization of equipment
- Knowledge of the operation of construction and grounds equipment
- Knowledge of the use of small hand tools and cleaning equipment
- Knowledge of safety precautions and procedures applicable to maintenance equipment
- Ability to accept, understand, and follow written and/or verbal instruction
- Ability to observe safety precautions
- Ability to work with limited oversight on projects and daily assignments
- Ability to work in confined spaces
- Ability to work independently to meet deadlines
- Ability to perform semi-skilled and skilled tasks outdoors related to grounds and facilities maintenance
- Ability to maintain positive interactions with the public, employees, and others, using effective communication skills
- Ability to work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- 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 (if 18 years of age) – Qualifying
- Physical Examination/Drug Screen - Qualifying
If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process because of a disability, please notify Human Resources in advance for arrangements.
This posting will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applicants are obtained; however, it is subject to close at any time without prior notice.
Kenosha County participates in the FICA Alternative Retirement Program. Seasonal employees are automatically enrolled in this program if they do not meet eligibility criteria for the Wisconsin Retirement System (pension). The FICA Alternative plan replaces the payment of FICA tax and instead contributes a percentage of pre-tax wages into an investment account for the benefit of the employee.
For more information about the Kenosha County Parks, please visit: http://parks.kenoshacounty.org
Thank you for your interest in employment with Kenosha County!
Kenosha County is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.