Facilities & Parks Seasonal Laborer

This position is responsible for assisting in the grounds and facilities maintenance of Walworth County facilities and grounds by operating various types of machinery and equipment while meeting departmental safety policies and procedures.
 

Days: Monday - Friday as needed

Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. as needed

Hours Per Shift: varies

Shifts Per Pay Period: varies

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
 

Perform basic landscape and lawn care duties, such as mowing designated areas; planting trees, shrubs, flowers and grass seed; manual weed removal and pruning.
 
Assist with snow removal from sidewalks and parking lots, applying salt and anti-icing agents on sidewalks and parking lots during winter operations.
 
Assist with basic facilities operations, such as special event set-ups, office moves, and other general labor activities.
 
Clean buildings and restrooms and stock facilities as required.
 
Operate various machinery and equipment.
 
Repair, maintain, paint and/or stain park buildings, structures, signs and equipment.
 
Remove garbage, litter and debris from buildings, parking lots and grounds.
 
Show respect and be willing to assist the public.
 
Ability to be on-call for snow removal operations (November – April).
 
Perform other duties as required.
 
Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or equivalent competencies earned or in progress.  Experience working with commercial landscaping equipment. 
 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to follow oral and written instructions with minimum direct supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively and exercise good judgment, courtesy and tact when dealing with the general public.
Ability to operate county vehicles in a safe and defensive manner.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working and public relations with co-workers, the public, vendors and outside agencies.
 
Interactions and Communications
Responds to others' requests for basic and general information.
 
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations and Other Special Requirements
Valid Driver's License
Good driving record.
Prompt and regular attendance.
 
Decision Making
This position has authority to make decisions that are within detailed procedures and protocols and under close supervision.  These decisions directly impact performance in the job and/or work unit within the department and information is provided to others for their decision-making.
 
Thinking and Problem Solving
In relation to established procedures, protocols and policies of the County, challenges of this position tend to be routine and primarily related to procedure and process issues.
 
Tools & Equipment Used
Mowing Tractors                           String Trimmers
Leaf Blowers                                 Shovels/Rakes/Pruners
Snow Removal Equipment

                                                     
WORK ENVIRONMENT  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; and extreme heat.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS  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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Formal Walworth County Electronic Application

Employment & Education Review

Verification of Driver's License

Oral Department Interview

Reference Check

Background Check

Post Offer Physical Examination

Drug Screen

 

Other job related tests may be required.