Park Foreman

Waukesha County•Waukesha, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. 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 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.

Requirements

High School graduation or GED equivalent.
Five year’s experience in park maintenance or directly related work.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the essential job functions as listed in the Park Foreman ADA Essential Functions Worksheet.

Nice To Haves

Recognized post high school training with specialization in park management, horticulture, landscape architecture, forestry or a directly related field may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four years of the required experience.

Responsibilities

Reports directly to Fox Brook Park.
Expected to work weekends, holidays, and occasional evenings to support park operations, special events, and staffing needs during peak use periods.
Required to participate in snow removal operations.

Benefits

excellent health/dental/vision
life insurance
generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year)
an exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment
an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
pay for performance system
performance-based merit increases
non-base performance awards
balanced work-life culture
exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic
on-site fitness center
free parking