Parks Building & Grounds Worker - 1,000 hours

Parks Building & Grounds Worker - 1,000 hours

April- October

Explore. Thrive. Belong.

Jefferson County is the Heart of the Heartland. We offer the best of Wisconsin living with safe, family oriented, vibrant business and civic communities surrounded by picturesque farmland. Jefferson County is proud of our small-town living options and easy access to major urban centers.

ABOUT THE PARKS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY

Jefferson County is home to 22 county owned parks and several trails, spread-out through the County's 373,000 acres, for the public to enjoy as our Parks Department strives to preserve natural resources for public use and conservation. The Parks department operates and maintains a parks system with resource-oriented recreation, trails, and special use parks. They also expand the parks system for environmental and land use benefits, as well as, for the health and enjoyment of Jefferson County residents and others.

SOME ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

You will be successful in this role by completing the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Performing extensive vegetative management throughout the parks system including mowing, weed whipping, chemical and weed spraying, brush and shrub trimming, tree trimming and felling, prairie restoration, hazard identification, tree planting, prairie burns, invasive species control, landscape development and construction, grass seeding and mulching, and stump removal
• Operating vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws
• Scheduling maintenance and routine repairs on lawn mowers, trucks, and other equipment
• Assembling, installing, and inspecting outdoor equipment including playground equipment, picnic tables, park shelters, and other park amenities
• Mixing, spraying, and spreading fertilizers, herbicides, and/or insecticides on grass, shrubs, and trees
• Cleaning maintenance equipment and buildings

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent with some building and grounds maintenance experience including driving, trucks, trailers, and operating equipment
• Valid driver's license.
• One to two years related experience and/or training, preferred.

Wage

$19.11 - $20.17/hour based on successful experience and qualifications.

Potential to earn up to $24.55/hour upon successful annual reviews.

Employees at Jefferson County Value

*Competitive Pay* Great Coworkers* Flexibility* Advancement & Opportunity* Family Feel*

HOW TO APPLY: For a full job description and link to apply online, please visit the County's web site at jeffersoncountywi.gov.

Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer