Salary: $23.97 - $26.19 HourlyLocation : Appleton, WIJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 2503124Department: ParksOpening Date: 12/23/2024Typical Work Hours/Shift:: Monday-Friday 7:00-3:30 Weekends and evenings if neededOutagamie County Core ValuesInvested in ServingBetter TogetherCreate ProgressSupport Through Compassion Position PurposeAre you passionate about parks and recreation? Do you thrive in leadership roles and enjoy hands-on work in a dynamic environment? Outagamie County Parks Department is seeking a skilled and dedicated individual to join our team as the Maintenance Lead.Why Join Us?
- Be part of a team that enhances the quality of life in our community by maintaining and improving beautiful park spaces.
- Take on a leadership role with opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact.
- Enjoy a diverse and engaging work environment that spans all seasons.
Apply Today: Join us in making a difference in our community by ensuring our parks remain safe, beautiful, and enjoyable for all. If you're ready to lead with expertise and enthusiasm, apply now!Under general supervision of Parks Director, the Park Maintenance - Lead acts as a lead person, assigning, training, and directing the work of Plamann Park employees, and assists them in the maintenance and upkeep of Plamann Park, Access Sites, and park equipment.Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00-3:30Weekends and evenings if neededThis position does have comp time available if neededBenefits: Full benefits package including being a part of the Wisconsin Retirement System Pension!Outagamie County offers Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20+ or more hours per week. Learn more today by visiting: Key Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Provides exemplary customer service and maintains a positive, helpful demeanor.
- Oversee the recruitment process, including interviewing and hiring, while providing ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance management to support employee development and team objectives.
- Address performance or behavioral concerns through proactive feedback and, when necessary, administer disciplinary actions in alignment with organizational policies, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
- Assists with training and directs the work of Parks maintenance employees, seasonal workers, temporary workers, part-time employees, etc.
- Repairs and maintains large and small equipment, such as trucks, tractors, chain saws, lawn mowers, etc.
- Designs and develops plans for preventative maintenance of all parks and trails, including grounds and buildings.
- Operates county owned and rental equipment as necessary.
- Cleans, paints, and performs minor electrical, plumbing, and structural repairs to Park buildings and property.
- Performs landscaping and horticultural duties throughout the Parks System.
- Maintains turf, laying sod, fertilizing, planting, watering, mowing, picking up garbage, etc.
- Maintains sliding hill, and snowmobile trails in Plamann Park.
- Keeps Park roads, walkways, and parking areas free from ice and snow.
- Builds picnic tables, benches, signs, bird and butterfly houses, etc.
- Assists in maintaining Children's Farm, cleaning pens, feeding animals, etc. when necessary.
- Requisitions equipment, supplies, repair/maintenance parts, etc.
- Maintains appropriate records according to department and county policy including storm water MS4 required reporting.
- Ensures rental facilities are in good repair and ready for client uses.
- Maintains regular and predictable attendance, works overtime/extra hours as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education/Certifications/Experience Requirements
- Associates degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in, Forestry or Natural Resource Management, Facility Management or equivalent experience related to this job description.
- Two (2) years of full time increasingly responsible experience in a public or private grounds management, facility management or natural resource management is required or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Posses a valid Wisconsin Drivers License and maintain
Required or Preferred Skills
- Ideal candidate will be a quick and independent learner, and able to adapt to new tasks.
- Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to conform to goals, policies, and procedures of the Department as well as the Outagamie County Work Rules and Terms of Employment.
- Knowledge of and ability to maintain and repair Park grounds, machinery, equipment, buildings, and other property.
- Knowledge of principles, techniques and practices related to public recreation and parks maintenance during summer and winter.
- Ability to train, assign, review, and direct the work of others in a timely manner.
- Ability to analyze and resolve work related issues, and enforce policies and procedures.
- Ability to maintain accurate and complete records, and prepare clear and comprehensive reports.
- Demonstrated ability to comply with appropriate safety regulations.
- Ability to effectively communicate in English and understand and follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and use good judgment.
- Ability to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with co-workers, County officials and officers, general public, etc.
- Demonstrated reliability in attendance and flexibility to work hours.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and figure simple mathematical calculations.
- Ability to organize and schedule work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers.
- Ability to budget time and schedule work to efficiently complete tasks.
- Physical Demands: The role involves physical tasks, including but not limited to:
- Standing and walking for extended periods.
- Climbing stairs, ladders, and equipment may be necessary
- Stooping, kneeling, bending, and crawling.
- Lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50lbs.
- Performing repetitive hand and wrist movements using tools.
- Understanding and utilizing proper body mechanics
Work Environment: Work is performed primarily outdoors, often in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, or snow. Exposure to insects, plants, wildlife, and other natural elements is common. 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. Outagamie County offers Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20+ or more hours per week. Learn more today by visiting: Outagamie County Diversity Statement: Outagamie County is committed to developing, nurturing, and sustaining an equitable community and workforce where all individuals can thrive. We pledge to amplify the voices of under-represented communities or those who were historically excluded, by removing barriers that result from racial, social injustice and inequities. We strive to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion are embedded at all levels of Outagamie County programs and departments through acknowledging, analyzing, and addressing the root causes of inequities. We will create and advance equitable polices, practices and procedures, including, but not limited to County services, recruitment and retention, policies and practices, budgeting and procurement. We commit to being transparent and will continually evaluate and update our values when identified goals and objectives are not being achieved or sustained. Outagamie County will strive to create an inclusive environment where every community member feels like he/she/they belong.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.OUTAGAMIE COUNTY OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE AND HIGHLY COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE TO ITS EMPLOYEES.LEVELS OF BENEFITS CAN VARY BASED ON EMPLOYMENT STATUS AND EMPLOYEE GROUP. Medical Coverage Outagamie County currently offers eligible employees a Low-Deductible Health Plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Each of these plans are available for single or family coverage at affordable rates.Dental Coverage Eligible employees may choose either single, limited family, or family coverage. Vision Coverage Outagamie County offers single, employee plus one, employee plus children, and family voluntary vision insurance for those that are benefit eligible. Vision insurance coverage provides an opportunity for employees to save money on routine vision exams, contacts, eyeglass frames, and lenses.Life Insurance Outagamie County provides group life insurance for full-time employees. The cost of this coverage is paid for in full by the County.Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance Short-Term Disability pays the employee a portion of his or her income for a specified period of time, as determined by the plan. The Short-Term Disability plan provides coverage for injuries and illnesses that occur outside of work. The premium for this coverage is paid entirely by the employee and is available to active employees that meet the hours threshold requirements. Long-Term Disability Insurance All regular, non-union full-time employees are eligible for long-term disability coverage. Premiums are fully paid by the County. Wisconsin Retirement SystemWisconsin Retirement Program helps provide for financial security during retirement. Monthly annuity payments at retirement are calculated using years of creditable service, average earnings (based on three highest years of earnings), formula factors, age at retirement and selected annuity option.The retirement plan consists of two parts: an employee-required portion and an employer-required portion. Outagamie County pays the employer portion, and employees are responsible for paying the employee-required portion, which is determined by the state each year. Enrollment is required for eligible employees. Eligibility is determined based on Wisconsin Retirement System plan rules.Flexible Spending Account Plan The Flexible Spending Account Plan saves money by allowing the employee to pay for certain medical related expenses and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis, reducing annual taxable income resulting in Federal, State, Social Security, and Medicare tax savings. Employee Assistance Program Outagamie County has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The services offered as part of the County's plan are a benefit provided at no cost to its employees and their immediate family members to help deal with life's stresses. EAP consists of caring individuals who are certified counselors. They offer professional support and direction towards resolving problems or concerns. They can also help by referring the employee to another resource if assistance is needed beyond the EAP. Paid Time OffOutagamie County offers several paid time off benefits that include: vacation, personal holidays, national holidays, sick leave, bereavement leave and military leave. Deferred Compensation Deferred Compensation allows employees to set aside pre-tax earnings toward retirement. Employees can save up to 100% of their compensation, to a maximum of $20,500 annually, or as little as $10.00 per paycheck. The amount deferred reduces year-end state and federal income tax base. All the earnings will accrue tax-deferred until such time as the assets are withdrawn, generally at retirement, termination, or other special circumstances. There is also an after-tax 457 Roth contribution option.Employee and Family ClinicPrimary Health Services are available to employees and dependents ages 2 and up, who are covered on a county health plan.Pet InsurancePlease note that the pet insurance offers are discounts offered to Outagamie County employees and are not programs sponsored by Outagamie County. Please contact the companies directly for any questions, concerns or service issues.If you would like to learn more, please click below about the benefits.CONTINUING EDUCATIONOutagamie County encourages continuing education by offering Education Reimbursement. This reimbursement is intended to provide assistance to the employee for out-of-pocket expenses for continuing education for the mutual benefit of the employee and Outagamie County, not covered in the departmental budget.Any Outagamie County employee in good standing, averaging twenty (20) hours or more per week during the six (6) months prior to the start of the course, is eligible to apply. This statement is not all-inclusive in regard to tuition reimbursement.01 Do you have prior supervisory experience? Please explain. 02 What is your leadership style? Required Question