Lead Park Seasonal - Expo Center

Waukesha County, WI • Waukesha, WI

2d • $14 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Waukesha County Park System is seeking dedicated, innovative, and genuine individuals to join our top-notch team as a Lead Park Seasonal performing manual labor involving the maintenance, construction and repair of the Exposition Center's facilities and grounds. This isn’t just a job (well, it is), but it is also an opportunity to be part of an amazing team that delivers outstanding experiences to our customers, protects our natural resources, and thrives on unique challenges daily. Our team members are our greatest assets, and we value everyone at every level. The Waukesha County Park System offers an energetic culture that invites collaboration and provides encouragement to learn and succeed. This position is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about serving their community, is naturally friendly, and isn’t afraid of a little hard work. As the Lead Park Seasonal, you will play a crucial role in assisting with the preparation for events, as well as the maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment within the Exposition Center complex.
Previous experience in event coordination and facility and grounds maintenance, construction, and repair. Leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team. Knowledge of safety regulations and protocols. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, based on event schedules. If you are passionate about event coordination, facility maintenance, and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, we invite you to apply for the Lead Park Seasonal position.

Requirements

• 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license.
• Some recent unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor involving the maintenance, construction, and repair of facilities and grounds.
• Some recent supervisory experience.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, as required by Supervisor.
• Prior to hiring, the final candidate is required to pass work/education/certification reference(s) and a criminal background and driver's license check.
• Working knowledge of basic building maintenance.
• Working knowledge of the materials, equipment and tools used in cleaning buildings.
• Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safe work practices.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders and event set up diagrams.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
• Ability to effectively interact with sensitivity with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds, and persons of all ages and lifestyles.
• Ability to follow, and provide, oral and written instructions.
• Ability to supervise part-time staff.
• Ability to train employees in duties and in safe practices and procedures.
• Ability to safely operate equipment necessary to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to withstand exposure to variable and unfavorable weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push/pull, and lift up to 50 lbs, on a frequent basis.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and performs set-up for events by arranging tables, chairs, podiums, sound systems and other items in accordance with the lease agreements
• Serves as a representative of the Exposition Center to lessees during events by ensuring proper operation of the facility, compliance with lease agreements, and the resolution of questions or concerns expressed by the lessee or event attendees.
• Performs basic maintenance and repairs to the interior and exterior of buildings.
• Assigns, directs, and reviews the work of temporary Expo Aides assigned to the facilities when full time staff is not present.
• Assists in orientation and training of seasonal employees in proper custodial and set up procedures.
• Cleans public areas of the facilities by performing duties such as mopping floors, hallways and restrooms, scrubbing carpets, washing walls and emptying garbage.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients and Expo visitors.
• Maintains a positive image of the Exposition Center and the Waukesha County Government.
• Communicates problems, concerns and suggestions for improvement to Supervisor in a timely and constructive manner.
• Opens, closes or locks doors to the facilities in accordance with event schedules and security requirements.
• Operates and maintains tools, power equipment, tractors and trucks.
• Restocks supplies in restrooms and storage areas.
• Adheres to all County employment rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?"
• Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site café and fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems.
• Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs.
• Check out our comprehensive benefits including an onsite health and wellness clinic!
• We value personal and professional development!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED