Seasonal Parks Worker

Overview

• Paid training, licensing, and certifications as needed for seasonal employees.
• At least 2 weekends off per month (some required) and holiday bonus pay.
• The best “office” views in the county and fresh air every day at work.

Essential Job Functions

Demonstrates self-leadership, seeks out opportunities for personal growth and development, accepts feedback and demonstrates ability to learn and apply.

Shares ideas and demonstrates respect, humility, honesty and open-minded thinking.

Demonstrates flexibility, acceptance of change and emotional intelligence.

Takes initiative and demonstrates the ability to think critically and strategically.

Participates as a contributing member of the team and brings authentic self to discussions regarding all aspect of work.

Demonstrates ability to build and maintain effective relationships.

Welcomes and registers guests to the campsite as closely suited to their needs as possible. Complete the computer registration process, both inputting and retrieving information, efficiently and accurately with minimum delay to guests.

Receives money and credit card charges, makes change, prepares receipts, records money and credit card charges and balances for the same using a POS cash register.

Acquaints guests with the campground regulations, basic rules and services at the campground and in the area. Promote and educate guests on environmental and recycling policies and procedures.

Provides professional and courteous service and basic area information to Goose Island guests via telephone and in person.

Addresses guest concerns. Resolves any campsite discrepancies.

Promotes, sells and assists with campground merchandise, activities and services such as miniature golf, canoe rentals, honey wagon service and propane.

Fills propane tanks.

Stocks and cleans campground store shelves. Sweeps, vacuums and dusts. Lifts and empties trash barrels.

Handles and stacks firewood and/or ice.

Maintains daily communication logs.

Occasionally cleans and services restrooms, shower houses and the campground.

Drives truck and utility vehicle to check campground, verify campground registrations and haul garbage. Maintains valid drivers' license and good driving record, and advises Parks/Office Supervisor of driving infractions.

Reports and/or responds immediately to any unsafe conditions. Notifies maintenance of necessary repairs.

Contacts proper authorities by telephone or two-way radio in the event of emergencies.

Understands and adheres to La Crosse County policies and procedures.

Removes Litter. Protects park property from abuse, such as vandalism or violations of park rules and regulations.

Carries and operates a two-way radio for communication with co-workers and supervisor when in the field.

This is a public service position, and employee is required to be courteous, cooperative and respectful at all times, with the public and guests. Also establishes and maintains a courteous, cooperative and respectful working relationship with other employees, supervisors, and public officials.

Responsible for working safely and following safety practices and standards of the facility; responsible for reporting or correcting any existing or potential safety or accident hazard.

Physical demands: Lifts and dumps barrels of garbage weighing approx. 60 lbs. Occasionally lifts up to 100 lbs. with assistance. Rides and operates lawn mowers and other power equipment. Wears safety equipment, such as goggles, gloves, and ear protection. Carries and uses power trimmer weighing approx. 20 lbs. Bends, twists, crouches and kneels while scrubbing bathrooms. Sweeps, mops and carries buckets of water. Splits wood. Handles, carries and operates various equipment such as hand and power tools, chainsaws, shovels, pick, hammer and brooms. Reaches and uses arms and hands for carrying equipment, painting and other maintenance work. Occasionally climbs ladders and works at heights to paint, repair roofs, or other functions. Drives truck. Walks, pushes, pulls, bends, twists, reaches, crouches and kneels while performing duties. Occasionally climbs hills and walks uneven terrain. Uses near and far vision. Comprehends and carries out oral and written instructions. Uses some independent judgment. Works outdoors in all types of weather during months of April through October. Dramatic shifts in temperature, dust, noise, vibrations and mechanical hazards are factors. Hazards exist in operating mechanical equipment listed above and fire hazards when filling gas tanks on equipment. Reads and writes instructions and records. May stand for up to 8 hours per shift. Tasks may involve exposure to blood/body fluids.

RELATED JOB FUNCTIONS
May be involved in inventory and supply ordering.

May occasionally perform the duties of Seasonal Worker-Grounds (see separate job description).

This job description is not intended to encompass every job duty or responsibility but is only illustrative. This position is required to perform other duties as may be assigned or required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written communication.
• Ability to operate general office equipment such as a computer, calculator, etc.
• Ability to learn technical aspects of the registration process.
• Ability to read, write, add and subtract and make other simple mathematical computation.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to learn quickly, understand and follow routine oral and written instructions accurately.
• Ability to work thoroughly and quickly while under pressure. Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to operate equipment safely.
• Ability to work with the general public in a courteous fashion and to establish good working relationships with county officials and other employees
• Ability to effectively and efficiently operate a computer and enter data.
• Ability to be flexible and open to changes in procedures.
• Knowledge of Goose Island facilities, activities, features and area services.

Training, Experience and Other Requirements

• Competency and experience using computers. Finalists may be asked to demonstrate computer ability.
• Strong preference for experience with a computerized reservations system, and/or experience performing guest check-in at a campground or other lodging establishment.
• Excellent customer service skills are essential.
• Must be available to work days, early mornings, evenings, holidays and weekends.
• High level of interpersonal skills and organizational skills.
• Good work record, work history and references.
• Be hard working and have good attendance.
• Must be a team player to work in a fast paced environment.
• Have and maintain during the course of employment a valid driver's license and good driving record.
• May consider any relevant equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Must be 18 years of age as Store sells alcoholic beverages.
• Must possess the traits of honesty, trustworthiness and dependability.
• Must be bondable.

This position does not qualify for any County benefits.