Park Maintenance Technician

Calumet County•Hilbert, WI

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs park equipment repairs and park maintenance work by means of manual labor and skilled operation of powered equipment. Assists with equipment repairs and maintenance functions for upkeep and operation of all County Parks’ buildings and grounds. Outfits and maintains varied vehicles and equipment; diagnoses vehicle and equipment problems and performs major and minor mechanical repair on engines and other park equipment. Makes adjustments; and assists in checking, repairing, and lubricating various machines, equipment, and appliances. Performs welding and body work. Maintains, repairs, and assists with the installation of electrical systems, heating and air conditioning, plumbing, water and sewer, and other miscellaneous systems. Performs carpentry and painting work. Maintains and grooms cross country ski trails, tube/sled hill and snowmobile trails. Operates a variety of powered equipment including, but not limited to: back hoe, skid steer, truck, tractor, grooming equipment, chainsaws, lawn mower, and other park related equipment. Responsible for chemical applications to trees, shrubs, turf, invasive species, and landscapes, as necessary. Maintains trees and shrubs on Park System property by trimming, cutting, planting, etc. Performs cave restoration and maintenance work; such as excavating, micro-blasting, basic masonry, and construction, using a variety of equipment and power tools. Performs a variety of building custodial duties and may perform general cleaning duties. Maintains a clean and safe working environment in and around the maintenance facilities. Ability to work with the public and respond to customer needs in situations including, but not limited to: repair of park equipment, registering campers, collecting fees, and addressing various problems as they arise. Prepares required records and reports. This job has no supervisory responsibilities but contributes to the oversight and guidance of seasonal employees, in accordance with the organization’s policies, procedures and applicable laws.

Requirements

Graduation from high school, including or supplemented by vocational and/or trade school courses in equipment/automotive repair, building and grounds maintenance or other related field
Three (3) to five (5) years experience in mechanical repair and light equipment operation; building and grounds maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the County.
Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to organize and maintain accurate and complete records and reports.
Possession of a valid Wisconsin Driver's License and Class ‘A’ Commercial Driver’s License
Wisconsin Commercial Pesticide Applicators License
Good knowledge of the tools and methods used in various mechanical and building trades.
Ability to trouble shoot, diagnose, and perform mechanical repairs.
Ability to perform minor repairs on electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems.
Ability to use and operate tools and powered equipment.
Ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor and routine cleaning tasks.
Ability to work outdoors for long periods of time.
Good knowledge of occupational hazards and safe work practices and demonstrated ability to conform to the goals, policies, procedures of the Parks Department.
Ability to work independently and establish and meet work deadlines.
Ability to establish and maintain effective public and working relationships.

Responsibilities

Assists with equipment repairs and maintenance functions for upkeep and operation of all County Parks’ buildings and grounds.
Outfits and maintains varied vehicles and equipment; diagnoses vehicle and equipment problems and performs major and minor mechanical repair on engines and other park equipment.
Makes adjustments; and assists in checking, repairing, and lubricating various machines, equipment, and appliances.
Performs welding and body work.
Maintains, repairs, and assists with the installation of electrical systems, heating and air conditioning, plumbing, water and sewer, and other miscellaneous systems.
Performs carpentry and painting work.
Maintains and grooms cross country ski trails, tube/sled hill and snowmobile trails.
Operates a variety of powered equipment including, but not limited to: back hoe, skid steer, truck, tractor, grooming equipment, chainsaws, lawn mower, and other park related equipment.
Responsible for chemical applications to trees, shrubs, turf, invasive species, and landscapes, as necessary.
Maintains trees and shrubs on Park System property by trimming, cutting, planting, etc.
Performs cave restoration and maintenance work; such as excavating, micro-blasting, basic masonry, and construction, using a variety of equipment and power tools.
Performs a variety of building custodial duties and may perform general cleaning duties.
Maintains a clean and safe working environment in and around the maintenance facilities.
Ability to work with the public and respond to customer needs in situations including, but not limited to: repair of park equipment, registering campers, collecting fees, and addressing various problems as they arise.
Prepares required records and reports.