Parks Buildings & Grounds Maintenance Seasonal Laborer

City of Waukesha; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking city department as a Seasonal Laborer, where you'll play a vital role in maintaining the beauty and functionality of parks and public spaces. This position offers a flexible schedule, allowing you to work varying shifts throughout the season. You'll be involved in diverse tasks such as grounds maintenance, building upkeep, and assisting with urban forestry projects. If you enjoy working outdoors and have a passion for community service, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to contribute to your community while gaining valuable experience in public service.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must demonstrate proper public relations skills.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds maintenance including turf and plant material installation.
• Conduct building maintenance duties including janitorial tasks and painting.
• Assist Arborists with urban forestry work like tree planting and pruning.

Skills

Grounds Maintenance

Public Relations Skills

Equipment Operation

Ability to Lift 50 Pounds

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Power Mowers

String Trimmers

Gas Hedge Shears

Tractors

Trucks

Job description

Grounds / Buildings / Forestry - Seasonal Laborer

Waukesha Parks, Recreation & Forestry

Hourly rate:

• Starting Range $16.05 - $18.05;
• 2nd shift $1/hour premium

Seasonal:

• Varied April through October, limited year-round availability. Weekdays and/or weekends, 1st and/or 2nd shifts
• We are flexible to fit your schedule: shifts can vary from 4 to 8 hours, 1 to 6 days a week.

Applicants MUST complete a City of Waukesha seasonal application. Application form available at https://www.waukesha-wi.gov/government/departments/jobs.php or at the Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.

Parks Maintenance -

• Performs all aspects of grounds maintenance including turf and plant material installation and maintenance, maintenance of athletic fields, set up and maintenance of playground equipment, custodial duties, and rubbish collection.
• Use hand and power tools, operate power mowers, string trimmers, gas hedge shears, tractors, trucks and other green industry related equipment.
• Assist with special events set up and clean up.

Buildings Maintenance -

• Performs buildings maintenance duties in the City's buildings, parks or other properties to include but not limited to janitorial duties, painting, and general building maintenance.

• Maintenance and thorough cleaning of restrooms, park shelters and other facilities.
• Opening and closing of park shelter restrooms.
• Painting signs and interiors and exteriors of buildings.
• Assist with special events set up and clean up.

Forestry Maintenance -

• Assist the Arborists in in all aspects of urban forestry work including: tree planting, pruning, removals, chipping brush, diagnostics and treatment.

• Must be 18 years of age or older and able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to complete work assignments by working independently or without direct supervision.
• Must demonstrate proper public relations skills.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Potential for limited year-round employment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed mostly outdoors.
• Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate equipment and machinery.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, prolonged visual concentration and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently exposed to adverse weather conditions including, wetness and humidity; and to other unpleasant conditions such as dust, odors, noise.

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer