Recreation/Admissions – Park Worker

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Recreation/Admissions – Park Worker
Seasonal, Hourly
Hourly Range: $9.68 - $10.80/hr

Parks Equity Statement: Milwaukee County Parks is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse work force that is demographically and racially representative of Milwaukee County residents. Milwaukee County Parks leadership is committed to honoring diverse experiences, perspectives, and unique identities, while fostering work environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Do You Have What it Takes?
Do people notice your positive attitude, your work ethic, and excellent communication skills? Do you have the ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced and team-focused environment? A successful candidate will be passionate about parks and community and bring their enthusiasm with them to work each and every day!

We Need YOU!

Job Summary
This position will work in the recreation facilities including aquatic facilities, Boerner Botanical Garden, Mitchell Park Domes, community centers, and recreation centers in a cash handling position and have general Park Worker duties.

Job Responsibilities May Include:

• Customer Service and Sales - Working the admissions area of recreation facilities. Answering phones and general questions about the facility.
• Cash Handling - Recording sales in point-of-sale (POS) system and following cash handling guidelines set forth by Milwaukee County.
• General Park Operations - Maintain parks, facilities and amenities including, but not limited to: push mowing, rental facility cleaning and preparation, cleaning, shoveling, debris removal, weeding, pruning, planting and watering trees.
• Administrative - Complete park permits, attendance reports, logs, cash reports, and deposit slips.
• Ability to properly or safely operate: cash registers, credit card machines, pruners, weed eater computers and phones.
• Ability to push, pull, carry and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education, License/Certification and Experience

• Sixteen (16) years of age or older upon application required
• Previous Customer Service experience preferred
• Basic knowledge of all related computer and software applications such as Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel preferred

Note: This Original Examination is open to all qualified applicants authorized to work in the United States. In accordance with Rule III section 11 of the Civil Service Rules a non-competitive examination will be held for this position. The non-competitive examination will consist of a review of candidate materials, education and related experience.

Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.