Park Laborer (Part-Time)
Location: Hudson, Glenwood City
Position Type: Part-Time (Temporary – Seasonal), up to 20-25 hours per week based on operational needs
Schedule: Employees can be expected to work varying nights, weekends, and two summer holidays.
Are you looking for a fun, active, and rewarding summer job? Do you love spending time outdoors and want to earn extra money while making a difference?
Join our team as a Park Laborer! This is a great opportunity for college students, teachers, or anyone who has summers off and enjoys working in nature. Gain hands-on experience in park operations, customer service, and facility maintenance while spending your summer in a beautiful outdoor setting!
Why You’ll Love This Job:
✔ Spend your summer outdoors in a beautiful park setting.
✔ Flexible hours – great for students or those with summer availability.
✔ Gain valuable experience in customer service, maintenance, and park operations.
✔ Work with a fun, supportive team while making a difference in your community.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position reports directly to the Park Manager and is expected to perform a variety of semi-skilled work in the construction, maintenance, conservation, and repair of County park facilities, trails, and natural areas.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are normal and primary responsibilities for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Perform grounds maintenance activities including, but not limited to, mowing, trail maintenance, use area maintenance, herbicide application, hazard tree and brush removal and other related tasks.
• Assist in the construction, maintenance and repair of park buildings and park structures.
• Identify equipment needs for each assigned project, maintain work logs and records, and maintenance and repair logs.
• Safely operate and maintain park vehicles/equipment (trucks/trailers, tractors and other heavy equipment, ATV/UTV, boats, riding mowers, gas/electric power tools, stationary shop tools and other equipment, etc.).
• Enforce all park rules, County policies, regulations and the County Park Ordinance, Chapter 30. Patrol park property to ensure compliance, prevent accidents, and reduce vandalism.
• Conduct minor plumbing repairs such as clearing clogs, replacing shower or faucet heads, adjusting plumbing valves and replacing washers.
• Conduct minor electrical repairs such as resetting GFCI outlets, replacing light bulbs, replacing faceplates, testing outlets or fixtures.
• Participate in county-required safety training.
• Cleaning of restroom and shower facilities. Clean out fire-rings and grills.
• Provide information to park visitors.
• Empty trash and recycling containers and pick up litter.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• This position requires a valid driver’s license.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous experience operating maintenance equipment such as riding lawnmowers, chainsaws, large trucks, construction equipment or farm equipment, and UTVs preferred.
• Previous landscape, construction, or maintenance experience preferred.
Expected Pay Range: $17.98 – $20.35/hour
Department: Community Development – Parks
FTE: Part-Time (Temporary – Seasonal), up to 20-25 hours per week based on operational needs
St. Croix County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to an individual’s race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
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