Salary: $16.95 - $19.38 HourlyLocation : Elkhorn, WIJob Type: Limited TermJob Number: 2024-00101Department: Public WorksOpening Date: 08/19/2024Closing Date: ContinuousAn Equal Opportunity Employer Position SummaryAre you an active individual that would enjoy earning some extra money while contributing to your community and enjoying some beautiful surroundings and weather? If you are, we would love to meet with you to discuss a great opportunity with you!Our grounds crew is responsible for assisting with grounds maintenance on the Walworth County campus and in the three off campus County parks. Seasonal crew members will operate various types of machinery and equipment while meeting departmental safety policies and procedures.SCHEDULEOur seasonal positions are flexible and may work a full-time, 40-hour per week schedule or a mutually agreed upon part-time schedule. Normal operating hours for the Public Works Department are Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. with the possibility of working outside of this schedule to meet the work demands. This is a limited term position with the expectation of working no more than 475 hours between now and the end of 2024. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The duties of this position include:
- Perform basic landscape and law care duties, such as mowing designated areas, planting trees, shrubs, flowers, and grass seed, manual weed removal, and pruning.
- Clean buildings and restrooms and stock facilities as required.
- Operate various light 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrate a commitment to County safety and risk management efforts.
Qualifications Qualified candidates will have completed a minimum of three years of high school nd must possess a valid drivers license with a good driving record. Experience with commercial grade landscaping equipment is preferred.Candidates should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions with minimal 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.
- Prompt and regular attendance is essential.
Selection Process TO INCLUDE:Formal Walworth County Electronic ApplicationEducation & Experience ReviewOral Department InterviewBackground Check including Reference CheckDriver's License VerificationPost Offer Physical ExaminationDrug ScreenOther job related tests may be required.WALWORTH COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SUMMARYM - Casual, Limited Term, Student WorkersBARGAINING UNIT: Casual, Limited Term, Student WorkersDATE: April 25, 2017 EMPLOYMENT STATUS: All employees of Walworth County are at-will employees. BASIS OF PAYMENT: Hourly. VACATION: Not eligible. SICK LEAVE: Not eligible. HOLIDAYS: Not eligible. INSURANCE: Health Insurance: Not eligible. Dental Insurance: Not eligible. Life Insurance: Not eligible. LTD Insurance: Not eligible. Vision Insurance: Not eligible.WISCONSIN RETIREMENT: Employees expected to work less than 1200 hours per year will not receive this benefit. If an employee works 1200 hours, is employed for at least one year, and is not under 20 attending high school full-time. The employee will be expected to pay the employee portion. Walworth County will pay employer required contributions pursuant to state law.Note: This Summary provides only a brief outline of your benefits. All benefit terms and conditions are subject to the specific provisions of plan documents, policies, and/or legal rules and regulations. These benefits are subject to change from time to time by action of the County Board and/or Human Resources Committee.