Parks Maintenance - Lead 
Outagamie County Parks System 

Job Description
Are you passionate about parks and recreation? Do you thrive in leadership roles and enjoy hands-on work in a dynamic environment? Outagamie County Parks Department is seeking a skilled and dedicated individual to join our team as the Maintenance Lead.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a team that enhances the quality of life in our community by maintaining and improving beautiful park spaces.
• Take on a leadership role with opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact.
• Enjoy a diverse and engaging work environment that spans all seasons.

Apply Today: Join us in making a difference in our community by ensuring our parks remain safe, beautiful, and enjoyable for all. If you’re ready to lead with expertise and enthusiasm, apply now!

Under general supervision of Parks Director, the Park Maintenance - Lead acts as a lead person, assigning, training, and directing the work of Plamann Park employees, and assists them in the maintenance and upkeep of Plamann Park, Access Sites, and park equipment.

Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00-3:30
Weekends and evenings if needed
This position does have comp time available if needed

Benefits: Full benefits package including being a part of the Wisconsin Retirement System Pension!

Outagamie County offers Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20+ or more hours per week. Learn more today.

Key Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Provides exemplary customer service and maintains a positive, helpful demeanor.
• Oversee the recruitment process, including interviewing and hiring, while providing ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance management to support employee development and team objectives.
• Address performance or behavioral concerns through proactive feedback and, when necessary, administer disciplinary actions in alignment with organizational policies, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Assists with training and directs the work of Parks maintenance employees, seasonal workers, temporary workers, part-time employees, etc.
• Repairs and maintains large and small equipment, such as trucks, tractors, chain saws, lawn mowers, etc.
• Designs and develops plans for preventative maintenance of all parks and trails, including grounds and buildings.
• Operates county owned and rental equipment as necessary.
• Cleans, paints, and performs minor electrical, plumbing, and structural repairs to Park buildings and property.
• Performs landscaping and horticultural duties throughout the Parks System.
• Maintains turf, laying sod, fertilizing, planting, watering, mowing, picking up garbage, etc.
• Maintains sliding hill, and snowmobile trails in Plamann Park.
• Keeps Park roads, walkways, and parking areas free from ice and snow.
• Builds picnic tables, benches, signs, bird and butterfly houses, etc.
• Assists in maintaining Children's Farm, cleaning pens, feeding animals, etc. when necessary.
• Requisitions equipment, supplies, repair/maintenance parts, etc.
• Maintains appropriate records according to department and county policy including storm water MS4 required reporting.
• Ensures rental facilities are in good repair and ready for client uses.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance, works overtime/extra hours as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associates degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in, Forestry or Natural Resource Management, Facility Management or equivalent experience related to this job description.
• Two (2) years of full time increasingly responsible experience in a public or private grounds management, facility management or natural resource management is required or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Posses a valid Wisconsin Drivers License and maintain

Salary/Salary Range
$23.97 - $26.19 Hourly

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Closing Date
January 31, 2025