What are the responsibilities and job description for the PARKS MAINTENANCE, SEASONAL SHORT TERM position at County of Kenosha?
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 2025 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 Diversity, Belonging and Inclusion and is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
2025 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 AM to 2:30 PM
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, TRAINING 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 applications are received. 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.
Salary : $13 - $15