What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks Specialist position at Portage County, WI?
The Portage County Parks department is hiring a full-time Parks Specialist to join their team!
Pay range starts at $26.45 / hr
What are the primary job duties?
Trail Development / Maintenance
- Assists with development, maintenance, mowing, signing, blading, etc. of public use recreation trails.
- Enforces trail ordinances and collects user fees.
Daily Park Operations
- Enforces park rules and regulations.
- Cleans lodges, restrooms and campsites.
- Assists with training and development of seasonal staff.
- Collects user fees and logs information.
- Provides information to park visitors.
- Develops, maintains, and grooms cross-country ski trails.
- Maintains downhill ski slopes and operates snow making equipment.
- Operates ski rental shop and maintains equipment.
Grounds Maintenance
- Performs tree removal, tree trimming, brush chipping, stump grinding, maintains tree nursery.
- Assists with tree planting, landscaping, and invasive species control.
- Builds, maintains, and installs signs.
- Responsible for litter and garbage pickup.
Maintenance of Buildings and Facilities
- Assists maintenance staff on major construction or maintenance projects.
- Performs minor maintenance on park buildings and facilities.
- Maintains Jordan Park dam and pond level.
Maintenance and Repairs of Park Equipment
- Repairs picnic tables, grills, playground equipment.
- Inspects playground equipment, buildings, and park facilities for safety and repairs.
What are the minimum qualifications?
- Bachelor’s degree in natural resources management, recreation or closely related field.
- Three years’ related field experience preferred.
- Valid driver’s license required. Must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within six months of hire date, could be extended based on class scheduling.
- Pesticide applicators license; must receive pesticide applicators license within six months of hire.
- Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Note: This position works weekends, holidays and nights frequently
Portage County offers a GREAT benefit package, which includes the following;
- Vacation - available on day one!
- Health insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan)
- Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year!
- Flexible spending account
- Dental insurance
- State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan - County contribution of 7.2%!
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Life insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
- Long term disability insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
- EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) - paid by the County
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $600