Location: Appleton,WI, USA
Under general supervision of the Parks Director, the Parks Maintenance Technician assists in the maintenance and upkeep of Outagamie County Park properties and park equipment.
This is a Full Time Position
Hours are: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
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The following duties are normal responsibilities of this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
* Serve as the primary point of contact and provide support for maintenance activities at Mosquito Hill Nature Center.
* Cuts grass, trims trees and shrubs, and performs other horticultural tasks. Performs landscaping duties including, planting, removal of trees and shrubs and laying sod.
* Monitors Park System, examining and fixing any doors, windows, fencing and gates to ensure they are secure. Enforce park rules and ordinances as necessary.
* Builds and paints picnic tables and benches. Repairs or replaces signs as directed. Paints facilities, equipment and buildings as needed.
* Provides exemplary customer service and actively participates in maintaining a positive customer service environment.
* Aids in the installation and maintenance of fencing, drain tile, culverts, playground equipment, park benches, picnic tables and other park equipment.
* Keeps park road, walkways, office entrance and parking areas free from snow and ice.
* Prepares buildings for seasonal use, checks and performs minor maintenance on plumbing and electrical as well as equipment repairs or general maintenance of equipment.
* Maintains and cleans buildings, restrooms, grounds and assists in the upkeep of all recreation fields as requested or assigned.
* Performs preventative maintenance, troubleshoots and makes repairs on motorized equipment, machinery, buildings/HVAC systems and other park facilities.
* Installs, constructs and maintains signs, piers, docks, and small bridges as well as assists in their removal in non-use seasons.
* Implements Department and County goals, objectives, and policies; maintains performance standards.
* Retains regular and predictable attendance, works overtime/extra hours as required. Prepares and completes reports as required.
* Graduate from high school or G.E.D and at least one year of related experience; OR any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
* Functioning knowledge of cleaning, maintenance methods, use of cleaning supplies, equipment, and proper use of a variety of hand tools.
* Basic understanding of carpentry, painting, plumbing, HVAC, and electricity.
* Operate equipment such as a tractor, multiple ATV/UTV's, skid steer, large mowers, trucks and plows and assist with their maintenance and repairs.
* Maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees with the ability to work with and communicate effectively with the public in a courteous and helpful manner in order to provide excellent customer service.
* Perform tasks and various types of work requiring good physical condition.
* Work effectively under limited supervision throughout the bulk of a shift.
* Possession of a valid Wisconsin Driver's License.
* Ability to lift items of 50 lbs. or more several times per shift.
* Ability to perform work from a standing, walking, or sitting position throughout the bulk of the shift.
* Ability to perform heavy manual labor for short periods of time under extreme temperatures.
* Ability to frequently lift with occasional carrying, pushing, pulling up to 50 lbs. while understanding and utilizing proper body mechanics.
* Full dexterity in both hands and feet.
* Ability to perform duties which require occasional reaching, swimming and climbing.
Outagamie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.