Parks Specialist
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Job Location:
Stevens Point, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Portage County Parks department is hiring a full-timeParks Specialist to join their team!
Pay range starts at $26.45 / hr
What are the primary job duties
Trail Development / Maintenance
- Assists with development maintenance mowing signing blading etc. of public use recreationtrails.
- Enforces trail ordinances and collects user fees.
Daily Park Operations
- Enforces park rules and regulations.
- Cleans lodges restrooms and campsites.
- Assists with training and development of seasonal staff.
- Collects user fees and logs information.
- Provides information to park visitors.
- Develops maintains and grooms cross-country ski trails.
- Maintains downhill ski slopes and operates snow making equipment.
- Operates ski rental shop and maintains equipment.
Grounds Maintenance
- Performs tree removal tree trimming brush chipping stump grinding maintains tree nursery.
- Assists with tree planting landscaping and invasive species control.
- Builds maintains and installs signs.
- Responsible for litter and garbage pickup.
Maintenance of Buildings and Facilities
- Assists maintenance staff on major construction or maintenance projects.
- Performs minor maintenance on park buildings and facilities.
- Maintains Jordan Park dam and pond level.
Maintenance and Repairs of Park Equipment
- Repairs picnic tables grills playground equipment.
- Inspects playground equipment buildings and park facilities for safety and repairs.
What are the minimum qualifications
- Bachelors degree in natural resources management recreation or closely related field.
- Three years related field experience preferred.
- Valid drivers license required. Must obtain a Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) within six months of hire date could be extended based on class scheduling.
- Pesticide applicators license; must receive pesticide applicators license within six months of hire.
- Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Note: This position works weekends holidays and nights frequently
Portage County offers a GREAT benefit package which includes the following;
- Vacation - available on day one!
- Health insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan)
- Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year!
- Flexible spending account
- Dental insurance
- State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan - County contribution of 7.2%!
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Life insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
- Long term disability insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
- EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) - paid by the County
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
The Department's primary responsibilities include providing job services, training and employment assistance to people looking for work, at the same time as it works with employers on finding the necessary workers to fill current job openings.
