Mowing & Maintenance (Seasonal)

Portage County; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Portage County Parks Department is seeking a Seasonal Mowing & Maintenance worker to support groundskeeping and outdoor maintenance. The position is available immediately and may run through mid‑November, typically Monday to Thursday or Monday to Friday, 7 am–3 pm.

Pay starts at $18.03 per hour. The role involves mowing grass, landscaping, cleaning park facilities, and assisting with maintenance on park buildings and equipment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent or three years’ landscaping/related experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Prior similar work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mows grass
• Landscapes and removes trees, brush and stumps
• Cleans bathrooms and picks up garbage in outlying areas
• Performs roofing, painting, and other maintenance on park buildings
• Performs routine daily maintenance on mowers, brush cutters, and other equipment used
• Assists full-time maintenance technicians on building construction and maintenance
• Assists with the daily operation in the campgrounds, shooting range and Standing Rocks Park when needed

Skills

Landscaping experience

Equipment operation

Construction

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Do you love to be outdoors? Are you seeking seasonal employment? Portage County Parks Department has a Seasonal Mowing & Maintenance opening to consider! This position is available immediately and may work until mid November. This is a Monday - Thursday or Monday - Friday position, 7 am - 3 pm. Pay starts at $18.03/ hr.

Main Job Responsibilities

• Mows grass
• Landscapes and removes trees, brush and stumps
• Cleans bathrooms and picks up garbage in outlying areas
• Performs roofing, painting, and other maintenance on park buildings
• Performs routine daily maintenance on mowers, brush cutters, and other equipment used
• Assists full-time maintenance technicians on building construction and maintenance
• Assists with the daily operation in the campgrounds, shooting range and Standing Rocks Park when needed

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent or three years’ experience in landscaping, equipment operation, construction, etc., preferred
• Valid driver’s license required
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Prior similar work experience preferred

Seasonal employment does not provide a benefit package.

Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer