Lead Park Seasonal - Golf Course - Moor Downs

Waukesha County; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Waukesha County seeks a Lead Park Seasonal at Moor Downs Golf Course in Waukesha to support course operations with early-morning shifts and a mix of weekdays and weekends. You will handle maintenance tasks and customer interactions to ensure a positive guest experience.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and a reliable work ethic, with opportunities to learn and grow within a supportive County Parks team dedicated to public service and outdoor recreation.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
• Ability to manage crowds.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to safely operate equipment necessary to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to accurately count and handle money.
• Ability to withstand exposure to variable and unfavorable weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operates mowers, tractors and other maintenance vehicles and equipment; utilizes a variety of hand and power tools; operates small equipment such as weed eaters and push mowers; assists in routine maintenance of such equipment.
• Cleans restrooms and outhouses and picks up litter around courses.
• Waters, mows, weed trims, renovates and fertilizes lawns; prunes trees and shrubs; plants trees, flowers and shrubs; rakes leaves and cleans walks, fields, courts and other facilities; applies herbicides, fungicides and pesticides safely.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Crowd management

Teamwork / independence

Following instructions

Operate equipment safely

Money handling

Weather endurance

Education

8th grade education

Job description

SALARY RANGE $14.15 - $19.70

Lead Park Seasonal (Moor Downs Golf Course)

Do you like spending time outdoors? Do you enjoy opportunities to use and grow your skills? Do you want to improve the world? If you said “yes” enthusiastically, then we invite you to join our top-notch team as a Lead Park Seasonal supporting our golf courses: Moor Downs Golf Course – 464 Riverview Ave, Waukesha. This isn’t just a job (well, it is), but it is also an opportunity to be part of an amazing team that delivers outstanding experiences to our customers, protects our natural resources, and thrives on unique challenges daily. Our team members are our greatest assets, and we value everyone at every level. The Waukesha County Park System offers an energetic culture that invites collaboration and provides encouragement to learn and succeed. This position is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about serving their community, is naturally friendly, and isn’t afraid of a little hard work. Best part? The office views are beautiful and there’s plenty of fresh air at the golf course!

Work Schedule Information

• Flexible schedules: consideration given for either full-time or part-time.
• Weekends: depending on staff and golf course event schedule.
• Typical work hours: Part-time: 5:00am to 9:00am; mix of weekdays and weekends
• Full-time: 5:00am to 1:30pm; mix of weekdays and weekends
• Prior to hiring, the final candidate may be subject to work/education/certification reference(s), and pass a criminal background and driver's license check.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Performs unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor involving the maintenance, construction and repair of golf course facilities, including:

• Operates mowers, tractors and other maintenance vehicles and equipment; utilizes a variety of hand and power tools; operates small equipment such as weed eaters and push mowers; assists in routine maintenance of such equipment.
• Cleans restrooms and outhouses and picks up litter around courses.
• Waters, mows, weed trims, renovates and fertilizes lawns; prunes trees and shrubs; plants trees, flowers and shrubs; rakes leaves and cleans walks, fields, courts and other facilities; applies herbicides, fungicides and pesticides safely.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Essential Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
• Ability to manage crowds.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to safely operate equipment necessary to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to accurately count and handle money.
• Ability to withstand exposure to variable and unfavorable weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push/pull, and lift up to 50 lbs, on a frequent basis.

Minimum Training and Experience Requirements

• 18 years of age.
• 8th grade education.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Some recent unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor involving the maintenance, construction and repair of golf course facilities.

About Us

Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of “Leading the Way”, we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves “Is there a better way?”

Location

Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs.

EEO

Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County. For further information visit: https://www.waukeshacounty.gov The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. If you have any recruitment questions or if you need an accommodation during the selection process because of a disability, please contact our office at 262-548-7044.

Applicant Policy

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