Marathon County
Parks Department Seasonal Laborer 18+
Wausau, WI · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 13 days ago
Customer Support
About the role
- Direction and oversight will be provided by operations managers with tasks being performed independently or under the supervision of full-time employees.
- The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department will begin filling positions in April with most start dates following in late May and June.
- Positions will end in August up to mid-October depending upon availability of seasonal employees and the needs of the department.
Responsibilities
- Work duties are based on the needs of the department and generally fall into groundskeeping, maintenance, event support and custodial services.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to work independently and as a team.
- Valid driver's license and a driving history that meets County standards.
- Knowledge of building and grounds maintenance activities and processes preferred. Relevant vocational training or prior experience in a specific trade can be beneficial.
- Skill in or ability to learn to operate vehicles and equipment effectively, safely, and efficiently preferred. Examples include half-ton and 3/4 ton trucks, ball diamond groomer, zero turn mower, etc.
Nice to have
- Evening and Weekend availability preferred
- Relevant vocational training or prior experience in a specific trade can be beneficial.
- Previous experience with vehicles and equipment such as half-ton and 3/4 ton trucks, ball diamond groomer, zero turn mower, preferred.
- Skill in or ability to learn to operate vehicles and equipment effectively, safely, and efficiently preferred.
- Examples include half-ton and 3/4 ton trucks, ball diamond groomer, zero turn mower, etc.
Skills
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Skill in keeping timely, accurate records related to work requests, destruction and loss forms, public incident forms, etc.
- Ability to follow safety rules.
- Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions (sun, heat, humidity, rain, cold).
- Ability to effectively communicate with park users, coworkers, and supervisor.
- Ability to contribute to a positive work culture that fosters excellent customer service and teamwork.
Compensation
- Starting hourly rate for Seasonal Laborer is $14.50 year one, $14.75 year two, and $15.00 year three. This is a seasonal position and there are no benefits.
Benefits
- The selection of the successful candidate may be made by assessment of education and work experience, oral interview, review of references, and/or other job-related selection procedures.
- This is a seasonal position and there are no benefits.
Equal opportunity
- Employer:
- Marathon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status.
- Special Accommodations:
- Marathon County will make arrangements to furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary and reasonable to afford an individual with a disability the opportunity to participate in the recruitment process. Please notify the Employee Resources Department office or phone (715) 261-1451 to request special accommodations prior to the application deadline.
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