Park Foreman - Naga-Waukee Park

Description Come join Waukesha County Park Systems' Team as a Park Foreman for the Naga-Waukee Park where you will be responsible for directing and performing work in the development, operation, and maintenance of parks and designated buildings, grounds, and equipment; it entails exposure to variable and unfavorable weather and working conditions.
Naga-Waukee Park is located north of I-94 spanning the lands between the shores of Nagawicka Lake and Pewaukee Lake (651 Hwy 83, Hartland ).
It spans 206 acres wherein the diverse topographical features created during the glacial age enhances the beauty of the site.
The oak hickory forest and thick undergrowth define the trails that wind throughout the park, which is home to many different species of wildlife.
Many Baltimore Orioles make Naga-Waukee their home, as well as Great Horned Owls.
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! ====================== Work Schedule: the regular work shift is Monday through Friday, 7 am to 3:30 pm; however, it will require he ability to work flexible hours year-round (days, nights, weekends and holidays) depending on workload, weather and event needs.
The 2024 starting hourly rate range is $25.
91 to $30.
10 (dependent upon qualifications; full range extends to $34.
28) coupled with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including excellent health/dental/vision, life insurance, generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year), an exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
Amongst many other benefits, employees are recognized and valued through a pay for performance system.
Successful candidates will be eligible for performance-based merit increases and non-base performance awards.
Employee well-being is promoted through a balanced work-life culture and through an exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic.
====================== Prior to hiring, the successful candidate will be subject to work/education/certification reference(s) verification, a criminal background and driver's license check, and a Physical Exam consisting of consisting of a hearing test, physical, Rapid Drug Test, musculoskeletal evaluation, and TB Assessment.
Example of Duties Plans, organizes, directs, and performs park maintenance work at an assigned facility in accordance with the department’s Natural Management Plan.
Prepare detailed work programs and assigns personnel and equipment to work projects.
Checks work in progress and completed work.
Directs parks maintenance personnel in the operation of all park equipment.
Orients, trains, and instructs employees and volunteers in proper park maintenance activities and safety practices and procedures.
Operates equipment such as chain saws, lawn mowers, tractors, sprayers, and trucks in the performance of park system maintenance work.
Operates equipment for snow removal, sanding, and deicing operations.
Performs preventative maintenance on equipment, facilities, and grounds.
Instructs employees in the safe handling and application of chemicals and monitors for proper usage.
Instructs employees in the maintenance programs for turf, tree, shrub care, equipment, facilities, and grounds.
Diagnoses and prescribes proper treatment for turf, tree, invasive species, and shrub diseases.
Inspects facilities and projects to determine if park maintenance work is being done properly.
Participates in vegetative management programs including periodic mowing, controlled burning, herbicide application and habitat plantings.
Oversees and collects lake access, camping, and entrance fees.
Maintains an inventory and requisitions materials, supplies, tools, and equipment.
Enforces all park rules and regulations.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the staff and the public.
Provides information to the general public.
Keeps records and makes reports including handling daily cash receipts.
Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications Essential Knowledge and Abilities Considerable knowledge of current methods of development, management, and maintenance of parks and related areas.
Considerable knowledge of the practices and procedures used in the operation and maintenance of tools, materials, and equipment used in park maintenance work.
Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and safe work practices.
Working knowledge of forestry and horticultural practices.
Working knowledge of computerized department program software, internet, database, spreadsheet and word processing programs Ability to operate, maintain, and develop park properties and their facilities.
Ability to plan, organize, direct, and perform park maintenance work.
Ability to train employees in chemical handling and in safety practices and procedures.
Ability to maintain financial records and accounts in accordance with established policy.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the staff 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 keep accurate records and to prepare reports.
Ability to assist in or administers all park system programs.
You must meet these minimum Training and Experience requirements: High School diploma or GED.
Five (5) year’s experience in park maintenance or directly related work.
Recognized post high school training with specialization in park management, horticulture, landscape architecture, forestry or a directly related field may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four years of the required experience.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
In addition to the above, candidates must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the essential job functions as listed in the Park Foreman ADA Functions Worksheet (Download PDF reader).
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supplemental Information About Us Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill.
With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve.
Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?" Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances.
The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities for minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.
It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County.
Please visit our website at https://www.
waukeshacounty.
gov/landandparks/park-system/ for further information.
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Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.