Seasonal Laborer 16+

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Position Summary:

This summer seasonal position employees will perform varied manual labor work in the parks, trails, recreational facilities, and buildings of Marathon County and City of Wausau parks.  Work duties are based on the needs of the department and generally fall into groundskeeping, maintenance, event support, and custodial services. Direction and oversight will be provided by operations managers, with tasks being performed independently or under the supervision of full-time employees. Some positions will be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department will begin filling positions in April with most start dates following late May and June.  Positions will end in August up to mid-October depending upon availability of seasonal employees and the needs of the department. Hours will vary based on candidate availability, department needs, and weather.

**Evening and Weekend availability preferred

Examples of Work Performed:

The following duties are typical of this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.

• Assists the public in a friendly and professional manner.
• May perform a variety of manual work including cleaning facilities and grounds, painting, landscaping, construction/plumbing assistance, etc.
• Open and close facilities according to established policies.
• May assist with setting up and tearing down facilities for special events or rental groups.
• May work independently or under the guidance of full-time employees in repair and maintenance work.
• May perform groundskeeping: mowing, landscaping, plant and flower care, tree care, planting and weed removal, and sports field maintenance.
• May perform maintenance of: pools, playground equipment, ball diamonds, facilities, or conduct minor repairs and painting.
• May operate power equipment of various sizes in City and County parks and facilities. Equipment includes items such as: zero turn mower, push mower, pool vacuum, table saw, drill, string trimmers etc.
• May drag, groom, or otherwise assist with maintaining ball diamonds, sports fields, playgrounds, etc.
• May provide custodial services, general cleaning and trash removal at facilities, parks ground, pools and grounds; cleaning agents and other chemicals may be used in performing these tasks.
• Performs other related work as required.

Qualifications:

• At least 16 years of age. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Skill in keeping timely, accurate records related to work requests, destruction and loss forms, public incident forms, etc.
• Ability to follow safety rules.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions (sun, heat, humidity, rain, cold).
• Ability to effectively communicate with park users, coworkers, and supervisor.
• Ability to contribute to a positive work culture that fosters excellent customer service and teamwork.

Compensation:

Starting hourly rate for Seasonal Laborer is $14.50 year one, $14.75 year two, and $15.00 year three. This is a seasonal position and there are no benefits.

Physical Requirements:

High Physical Requirements - Job requires significant physical exertion, with tasks that involve more active movement. This job may include standing for long periods, lifting heavy objects, or engaging in manual labor.

All physical requirements are described with the intent to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.

Selection Procedure:

The selection of the successful candidate may be made by assessment of education and work experience, oral interview, review of references, and/or other job-related selection procedures. Depending on position requirements, the selected candidate may be required to satisfactorily complete post-offer assessments, including but not limited to education verification, background checks, driver license verification, physical examination, psychological assessment, and drug screening paid for by the County.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Marathon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status.

Special Accommodations:

Marathon County will make arrangements to furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary and reasonable to afford an individual with a disability the opportunity to participate in the recruitment process. Please notify the Employee Resources Department office or phone (715) 261-1451 to request special accommodations prior to the application deadline.

Notice to Applicants:

Wisconsin Statutes, Sections 19.36 (7), 64.09 (5), and 64.11 (7) require public employers to treat the following items as a public record: Each applicant’s application, records, recommendations, and qualifications except as provided in Section 19.36 (7), Wis. Stats. that allows the identity of an applicant to remain confidential if the applicant requests in writing that the County not provide access to this information.  If you choose not to have this information become a public record, you must make such a request in writing to the Employee Resources Department. If you become a finalist for the position, your identity may be disclosed as required by law