Parks Department Maintenance -Lead Full Time

Salary: $23. 97 - $26. 19 Hourly

Location : Appleton, WI

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 2503124

Department: Parks

Opening Date: 12/23/2024

Typical Work Hours/Shift:: Monday-Friday 7:00-3:30 Weekends and evenings if needed

Outagamie County Core Values

Invested in Serving

Better Together

Create Progress

Support Through Compassion

Position Purpose

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.

• 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.

• 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

• Ideal candidate will be a quick and independent learner, and able to adapt to new tasks.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to conform to goals, policies, and procedures of the Department as well as the Outagamie County Work Rules and Terms of Employment.
• Knowledge of and ability to maintain and repair Park grounds, machinery, equipment, buildings, and other property.
• Knowledge of principles, techniques and practices related to public recreation and parks maintenance during summer and winter.
• Ability to train, assign, review, and direct the work of others in a timely manner.
• Ability to analyze and resolve work related issues, and enforce policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain accurate and complete records, and prepare clear and comprehensive reports.
• Demonstrated ability to comply with appropriate safety regulations.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English and understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and use good judgment.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with co-workers, County officials and officers, general public, etc.
• Demonstrated reliability in attendance and flexibility to work hours.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and figure simple mathematical calculations.
• Ability to organize and schedule work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers.
• Ability to budget time and schedule work to efficiently complete tasks.
• Physical Demands: The role involves physical tasks, including but not limited to:
  • Standing and walking for extended periods.
  • Climbing stairs, ladders, and equipment may be necessary
  • Stooping, kneeling, bending, and crawling.
  • Lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50lbs.
  • Performing repetitive hand and wrist movements using tools.
  • Understanding and utilizing proper body mechanics
• Work Environment: Work is performed primarily outdoors, often in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, or snow. Exposure to insects, plants, wildlife, and other natural elements is common.