Park Maintenance (LTE) - Seasonal

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Park Maintenance (LTE) positions are introductory

positions that run between April and October and handle the most basic

routine upkeep of our county parks properties. With 18 parks

encompassing 3,100+ acres in Brown County, these positions provide some

of the most admired and measurable work of our department as they handle

the smaller tasks that amount to the many reasons people visit our parks

and are drawn to them. This is a great starting position for those

looking for an outdoor, summer job with opportunities for future

advancements. Locations of Park Maintenance (LTE) positions include the

following: Bay Shore County Park (also covers Eagles Nest & Wequiock

Falls) Brown County Fairgrounds (also covers Fonferek\'s Glen, Lily

Lake, Neshota, St. Francis, Way-Morr & State Trails) Pamperin Park (also

covers the Brown County Dog Park) Reforestation Camp The Department is

looking to hire multiple individuals for the above County Parks to work

40 hours per week as a Seasonal, April through October, and Summer, late

May through August. Rotating weekends and evenings will be required as

well as holidays. Differential Pay will apply for any shifts worked

between 7:00 PM and 6:00 AM, and an added \$.50 per hour for weekend

work between 12:01 AM Saturday and 11:59 PM Sunday (though very few

shifts will occur outside of sunrise to sunset.) On-the-job training is

provided, and we will supply two uniform shirts, a windbreaker, and a

hat as uniforms must be worn. Lunch is one-half hour and is unpaid,

those working a four-hour shift receive one paid break, while those

working an eight-hour shift receive two paid breaks. Each shift, staff

reviews the day\'s tasks with either the Assistant Ranger/Ranger/Field

Manager and dispatches by foot, via a UTV, or County pick-up truck to

begin the day\'s work. Why work for Brown County Parks? These positions

are set up to provide candidates with experience needed for future

employment in a variety of fields as the work done as a County public

servant is diverse and shows future employers that you were able to

multi-task, interact with the public, and responsibly manage and go

about assigned tasks and projects. It shows a level of respect that

Brown County Parks prides itself on being a part of as you develop a

highly employable skill set that is transferrable to a variety of

fields. We also strive to teach life skills and provide experiences that

go beyond the work at hand that will personally benefit you. These

positions are ideal for college and technical students looking to get

into the field of Parks, Recreation, Forestry, Land Conservation,

National Park Service, Environmental Education, Naturalists, Wardens,

Government, Municipal work, Engineering, etc. and are also a great fit

for those to broaden life skills, outdoor enthusiasts, retirees,

teachers, or those simply looking for an enjoyable outdoor summer job

where they can make a difference. Essential Duties Performs semi-skilled

routine maintenance including, but not limited to park shelters,

campgrounds, boat landings, recreational trails, parks amenities, etc.

Performs Park\'s maintenance such as use of basic hand tools, utility

carts, trucks with trailers, cleaning, trail repairs, equipment

operation, painting/staining, etc. Performs general parks aesthetics

including, but not limited to use of a zero-turn lawn (training provided

as needed), trimming trees, pulling weeds, removing brush, maintaining

shrubbery and flower beds throughout the parks, picking up litter (we

are a carry-in/carry-out parks system meaning that there are no garbage

cans placed throughout the parks that need to be pulled), raking,

spreading woodchips, cleaning fire pits, etc. Greets shelter renters,

reviews shelter rules, and assists renters as needed to assure the

success of their rental. Collects and deposits revenues as necessary

from iron rangers (site-specific as these are found at cert in park

trailheads for fee-based uses.) Assists in construction projects such as

the installation and or repairs of park signage, fencing, gates, etc. as

directed. Identifies and assists with equipment maintenance. Conducts

park inspections, identifies and reports potential hazards/deficiencies,

graffiti, etc. Instructs and/or assists volunteers or other assigned

personnel in proper work techniques and methods as needed. Loads,

unloads, and hauls materials needed to complete assigned tasks. Enforces

park rules with confidence and is approachable and friendly to all park

users. Completes special projects as assigned. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: General knowledge of grounds and building

maintenance. Ability to go about all duties of this position safely and

properly. Ability to meet scheduling and attendance requirements.

Ability to follow directions and grasp new skills. Ability to interact

and respond to citizen inquires or guide them to the right service.

Ability to always keep a positive attitude and professional demeanor,

and to address residents\' and customers\' concerns in a helpful,

courteous manner. Ability to work both cooperatively with Park personnel

and the public, as well as independently with little-to-no supervision

throughout the County Park system. Ability to respectfully represent

Parks Department. Ability to manage time to efficiently complete the

day\'s tasks/duties. Knowledge of and ability to use a computer and the

required software. Ability to keep an accurate daily log of activities.

Ability to perform heavy manual labor. Ability to use hand and power

tools. Ability to work the required hours of the job. Ability to

run/operate County vehicles, tractors, trailers, and power equipment.

Ability to follow detailed instructions which may be oral and/or

written. Ability to read and interpret a variety of maps. Ability to

answer inquiries and complaints effectively with tact and courtesy.

Ability to enforce code violations and write enforcement inspection

reports. Ability to use discretion during the enforcement of parks

violations, while upholding the professional customer services standards

of the department. Have excellent organizational skills. Ability to work

in varied weather conditions. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply

Online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/browncounty