Parks Foreman

Village of Little Chute; Little Chute (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Village of Little Chute is seeking a knowledgeable Parks Foreman to lead and support the maintenance and operation of parks, recreation facilities, and forestry assets. This role reports to the Operations Manager and Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director, guiding full-time and seasonal staff to ensure high-quality public spaces.

Core hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, with occasional weekend or after-hours work including weather-related emergencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of related work experience preferred.
• Experience operating heavy construction equipment desired.
• Aquatic Facility Certification and/or Individual Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, supervise, and work with full-time and seasonal staff.
• Forecast and plan future operational, maintenance, equipment, and staffing needs.
• Maintain high-quality parks and public spaces and support long-term planning.
• Work the core hours (Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM) with possible weekend or after-hours duties including weather-related callouts.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Team supervision

Staff training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Village of Little Chute is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Parks Foreman with strong organizational and time management skills to lead and support the maintenance and operation of its parks, recreation facilities, and forestry assets.

We’re located in the Fox Valley area along the Fox River. Little Chute is a full-service community with a population of 12,182. Our workplace culture is built on collaboration and respect. With a strong commitment to integrity and service, we create a positive atmosphere that makes employees proud to contribute and thrive.

This position works under the direction of the Operations Manager and Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director and is responsible for leading, training, supervising, and working alongside full-time and seasonal employees. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, along with the ability to anticipate and forecast future operational, maintenance, equipment, and staffing needs. This position requires a commitment to maintaining high-quality parks and public spaces while supporting the long-term planning and stewardship of the Village’s parks, recreation facilities, and urban forestry resources. The core hours of work are Monday – Friday, 7:00AM – 3:30PM. Some weekend and work after hours may be needed including but not limited to emergency call-ins for weather-related events.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or a valid certificate of equivalency from a vocational system, the State or Armed Forces. Priority will be granted to candidates with experience operating heavy construction equipment, Aquatic Facility Certification, and/or Individual Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification. Three to five years of work-related experience is desired, but an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package including the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) health insurance with opt-out provision, fully paid dental insurance, long term disability and life insurance, numerous voluntary benefits, and the exemplary Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension plan. This position is non-exempt from FLSA and has a starting wage rate of $33.53 (Step 1 on an 11-point scale) depending on qualifications. The opportunity for annual step increases and COLA adjustments also exist.

For additional details, the complete job description can be found here.

The deadline for cover letter, resume, and application submissions is November 13th at 4:00 pm.