Job Description

Posting number: 26--00771

Department: Parks, Recreation and Forestry

Job classification: PRF Seasonal

Posting type: Open

Categories: Parks and Recreation

Summary

SEASONAL LABORER

Waukesha Parks, Recreation& Forestry

Hourly rate: Range $16.05 - $21.05; 2nd shift $1/hour premium

Seasonal: Varied April through September, weekdays and/or weekends, 1st and/or 2nd shifts

We are flexible to fit your schedule: shifts can vary from 4 to 8 hours, 1 to 6 days a week.

Examples of duties

Parks Maintenance –

• Performs all aspects of grounds maintenance including turf and plant material installation and maintenance, maintenance of athletic fields, set up and maintenance of playground equipment, custodial duties, and rubbish collection.
• Use hand and power tools, operate power mowers, string trimmers, gas hedge shears, tractors, trucks and other green industry related equipment.
• Assist with special events set up and clean up.

Buildings Maintenance –

• Performs buildings maintenance duties in the City’s buildings, parks or other properties to include but not limited to janitorial duties, painting, and general building maintenance.
• Maintenance and thorough cleaning of restrooms, park shelters and other facilities.
• Opening and closing of park shelter restrooms.
• Painting signs and interiors and exteriors of buildings.
• Assist with special events set up and clean up.

Forestry Maintenance –

• Assist the Arborists in in all aspects of urban forestry work including: tree planting, pruning, removals, chipping brush, diagnostics and treatment.

Applicants MUST complete a City of Waukesha seasonal application. Application form available at https://www.waukesha-wi.gov/government/departments/jobs.php or at the Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department.

Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older and able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent or set to graduate if still in high school.
• Must be able to complete work assignments by working independently or without direct supervision.
• Must demonstrate proper public relations skills.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record. Potential for limited year-round employment.

Supplemental information

The City of Waukesha is an Equal Opportunity Employer.