Park Seasonal (Attendant/Concessionaire, Waukesha County Parks)

Waukesha County • Waukesha, WI

29d • $11 - $16

About The Position

The Waukesha County Park System is seeking dedicated, innovative, and genuine individuals to join our top-notch team as a Park Seasonal. 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. Best part? The office views are beautiful and there’s plenty of fresh air in the Parks! (This is a limited term position when the term is over, it is considered a voluntary resignation.) Prior to hiring, the final candidate is required to pass work/education/certification reference(s) and a criminal background and driver's license check.

Requirements

• Essential Abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, 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 work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to safely operate equipment necessary to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to accurately count and handle money, and operate a cash register.
• 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 10-20 lbs, on an occasional basis.
• You must meet these Minimum Training and Experience requirements:
• 14 years of age.
• 8th grade education.

Nice To Haves

• Some cash handling and customer service work experience.
• Some recent unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor involving the maintenance, construction and repair of park facilities.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Concessionaire - works in the Concession Stand: collects fees for firewood, sells concession items, keeps inventory, and, maintains and cleans concession stand
• Must be able to operate a cash register, provide change and complete paperwork to balance the assigned money drawer at the end of their shift.
• Park Attendant - performs overall maintenance of the park or golf course : cuts grass using heavy duty equipment, collects/dumps refuse/garbage, cleans restrooms and pit toilets, paints, and, maintains tools and equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed