Maintenance Staff

Fox River Navigational System Authority Philip Ramlet, Executive Director
1008 Augustine St Telephone: 920-850-1677
Kaukauna, WI 54130 Jeremy Cords, Operations Director

Telephone: 920-309-4501

www.Foxlocks.org

Seasonal - Lock Maintenance

Fox River Navigational System Authority (FRNSA) has maintained and operated the Fox River

Lock System since 2004. We have restored and preserved the heritage of one of the nation’s

most unique transportation systems. Of the 17 locks, 16 have been restored and 15 are operated

each season. The Fox Locks are a recreational, historic, and economic treasure in Northeast

Wisconsin. Visitors can see living history in action and use one of the only fully restored, hand-

operated lock systems in the United States, accessing the beautiful Lower Fox River. Thank you

for your interest in joining our team.

We are looking for Seasonal Lock Maintenance staff to form a dedicated Seasonal Lock

Maintenance team. Work locations include all lock properties which span nearly 39 miles of

riverway from Menasha to De Pere.

Seasonal Lock Maintenance Staff work approximately 32 hours Monday through Thursday 7:30-

4:00p. Positions are staffed April to mid-October and cover four main transition periods, spring

clean-up, navigational season preparation, navigational season operations and fall season

winterization. Occasionally, work is conducted on Fridays. Lock Maintenance staff will not work

weekends unless specifically needed such as storm clean up.

Lock Maintenance staff fill an important and vital role in overall operations of the Locks and in

many situations will be the first point of contact for the public. Professional appearance and

etiquette are expected. Uniform shirts will be issued and are required to be worn. Additionally, if

required and assigned holidays will be paid at time and a half.

Overall Duties:

• Perform regular reoccurring maintenance tasks which may include but are not limited

to greasing locks, painting, lawn mowing, cutting, and clearing brush, maintaining

benches/picnic tables, and lock buildings, trash pickup, after storm pickup, repairing

grounds, repairing shoreline, maintaining portages, and keeping lock properties in

pristine condition.

• Garbage collection and disposal.

• Clear lock doors and lock valves of debris as needed.

• Support Seasonal Lock Tender Lock staff.

• Identify and correct workplace hazards, and safety concerns.

• Inventory and organize tools and vehicles.

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all properties.

• Operate and maintain a variety of vehicles and machinery while always keeping them

clean inside and out.

• Use mobile app for time reporting.

• Follow policies and procedures.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Fox River Navigational System Authority Philip Ramlet, Executive Director
1008 Augustine St Telephone: 920-850-1677
Kaukauna, WI 54130 Jeremy Cords, Operations Director

Telephone: 920-309-4501

www.Foxlocks.org

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mechanically inclined, problem solver.

• Experience mowing, trimming, and landscaping.

• Good communication skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Valid driver’s license.

Training will be provided to facilitate safe operation and maintenance of the locks. Lock

Maintenance staff position reports to Lock Maintenance Lead and Operations Director.

Hourly Wage Range: $17-20

Pay Frequency: Direct Deposit, Bi-weekly

Time Commitment: February 1 – November 1, Mon-Thurs 7:30am-4:00pm, 32 hours/week

Other Considerations:

This is a seasonal position, as such these positions do not automatically lead to or enjoy the same

benefits as permanent employees. Seasonal positions do offer valuable work experience and an

opportunity to learn more about career opportunities. Seasonal employees are limited to working

1039 hours within a twelve-month period.

Applicants must be a resident of the State of Wisconsin. Non-residents may apply but must meet

residency requirements upon hire. Employment may require the selected candidate to pass a

background check.

FRNSA does not sponsor work visas, thus, in compliance with federal law, all persons hired will

be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form

upon hire.

FRNSA is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity. We do not

discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity,

sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

To apply go to www.Foxlock.org search “employment” or go to

https://foxlocks.org/employment-opportunities/

Questions please contact: Amanda Peterson, Administrative

Assistant at apeterson@foxlocks.org or 920 883-1951.