Parks Seasonal Leadworker-2025

General Overview of Position

Example of Duties & Responsibilities

Lead workers typically perform the following duties:

• Grounds maintenance (mowing, edging, trimming, planting)
• Building maintenance (i.e. repairs using various hand and power tools or equipment), and custodial work (i.e. sweeping, mopping, painting, cleaning, picking up waste and debris).
• Supervises a crew of seasonal employees with set up and take down special events materials.
• Reports directly to the Parks Field Supervisor on a daily basis for obtaining orders and instructions.
• Keeps detailed records of manpower and materials used for each event.
• Keeps track of pertinent inventories required and informs Parks Field Supervisor of any shortages or needs.
• Ensures regular and correct maintenance is performed on equipment.
• Collects and discards waste materials.
• Performs other work duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be age 18 or older.
• Must have a high school diploma, GED or HSED.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Must pass a driving record review, criminal background check and post-offer drug screen.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience supervising or leading the work of others.

• Knowledge of occupational safety rules and practices.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment used in general maintenance.
• Knowledge of the various equipment and materials needed to host special events for the public.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools, motor vehicles and light truck and trailer towing.
• Ability to complete and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and superiors.
• Ability to enter confined space and perform related assignments.
• Ability to perform strenuous work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to effectively supervise and lead the work of others.
• Ability to establish and achieve goals and deadlines.
• Ability to handle reasonably necessary stress.

• Work is performed mainly outdoors and may require frequent exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
• Work boots and proper apparel required.

• Tasks involve the regular, and at times sustained, performance of working over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, working in confined spaces, and lifting or carrying moderately heavy (20-50 pound) items and occasionally very heavy (100 pounds or over) items.
• Tasks may involve the operation of gasoline, electric or other powered machinery.
• Tasks may also involve the frequent use of coordinative skills in performing a variety of tasks with the full range of hand tools and shop equipment.

• Work requires visual perception and discrimination.
• Work requires color perception and discrimination.
• Work requires sound perception and discrimination.
• Work requires odor perception and discrimination.
• Work requires depth perception and discrimination.
• Work requires texture perception and discrimination.

Method of Selection

Previous employees are not guaranteed rehire and are required to complete an online application for consideration. The City will analyze the applicant's education, training and experience. Written, oral and/or proficiency exams may be required to establish eligibility. The City of Kenosha reserves the right to further evaluate only those applicants who best meet the needs of the City.