Job Posting End Date:
08-13-2026
Worker Sub-Type:
Regular
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Position Summary:
This work involves maintaining park buildings, grounds, and facilities. This position is responsible for performing semi-skilled maintenance and construction tasks, as well as equipment operation tasks including trucks, tractors, and similar equipment. Employee will also perform custodial work at parks and facilities. Work is performed in accordance with oral, written or electronic instructions. Work may involve leading and guiding seasonal employees. Work assignments are generally given by a supervisor daily, with employees expected to perform routine and non-routine maintenance tasks in accordance with these instructions. Work is occasionally reviewed by direct observation of work in progress, but more typically by inspection of completed work. Employees will have frequent public contact and interaction with a variety of park users. Staff may be assigned to various programs or facilities.
NORMAL HOURS OF WORK:
7 am - 3 pm Monday-Friday with availability for evening and weekends as needed for scheduled tournaments, special games, events, or other department service obligations.
SPECIAL HOURS OF WORK
In the months of June through September, staff may have the option of working 4–10-hour days.
Some second and third shift work may be scheduled in winter to assist with snow making and/or snow removal activities.
Examples of Work Performed:
The following duties are typical of this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.
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Performs routine park maintenance and custodial work including mowing, flooding ice rinks, painting, collecting and disposing litter, sweeping and mopping park buildings, cleaning restrooms, cleaning park shelters, snow removal from sidewalks, parking lots, and park roadways.
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Performs maintenance of park buildings and facilities including basic carpentry, roofing repairs, plumbing, masonry, and/or electrical work.
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Provide exceptional customer service to park and facilities users and special event organizers.
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Interact frequently with the public and persons contracted to use the park regularly in providing services and assistance and enforcing park rules.
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Inspects and prepares facilities and grounds for public and private use.
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May inspect and maintain playgrounds.
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May operate all types of equipment including tractors, loaders, skid steers, ice resurfacer, trucks and similar equipment. Equipment may be used inside buildings and sometimes near persons using the park facilities.
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May perform pool maintenance including balancing water, pre-season start-up, and winterization.
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May conduct ice arena work involving ice maintenance operations including: ice painting, ice building, compressor system readings and operating an ice re-surfacer machine.
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May prepare and maintain athletic fields by performing turf-grass management skills including: mowing, edging, laying sod, aerating, topdressing, irrigation operation and maintenance, clay maintenance, infield maintenance, fertilizing, herbicide and pest control applications.
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Inspects parks to maintain good order and condition of facilities.
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Develops solutions to work issues that add value for our customers.
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Participates in establishing professional development goals that are supportive of broader County goals.
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Maintains regular and predictable attendance; works extra hours as required.
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May leads seasonal employees engaged in related work.
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Performs related work as required.
Qualifications:
High school graduation or equivalent. Must have one-year responsible paid work experience in building, grounds, and facilities maintenance using a variety of maintenance and custodial skills. Experience with a variety of equipment is desired.
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a valid Wisconsin Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) without air brake restrictions; OR pass the required Class A CDL without restrictions on air brakes within one (1) year of hire. Probationary employees failing to meet the CDL requirements may be terminated. Also required is a driving record that meets County standards.
Occupational Exposure:
This classification may have occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. See the Marathon County Park Department Exposure Control Plan for more specific information.
Compensation:
Starting hourly rate: $24.13 and Marathon County benefits: https://www.marathoncounty.gov/about-us/careers/employee-benefits
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Knowledge of the tools, methods, and materials used for performing painting, routine carpentry, and plumbing duties.
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Skill in the safe use and care of hand and power tools.
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Ability to effectively communicate with park users.
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Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
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Knowledge of the methods and techniques involved in custodial work.
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Knowledge of the applicable safety practices and procedures of the maintenance/construction trade.
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Knowledge of the methods and techniques involved in landscaping.
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Ability to operate trucks and equipment effectively, safely, and efficiently.
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Ability to work independently.
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Ability to lead and guide the work of seasonal employees.
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Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
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Understands the County's and department's mission, core values, plans, and priorities for the future.
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Ability to contribute to a positive work culture that fosters excellent customer service and teamwork.
Physical Requirements:
Very High Physical Requirements - Job requires intense physical labor or activity, often involving heavy lifting, strenuous physical tasks, or working in challenging conditions.
All physical requirements are described with the intent to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.
Selection Procedure:
The selection of the successful candidate may be made by assessment of education and work experience, oral interview, review of references, and/or other job-related selection procedures. Depending on position requirements, the selected candidate may be required to satisfactorily complete post-offer assessments, including but not limited to education verification, background checks, driver license verification, physical examination, psychological assessment, and drug screening paid for by the County.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Marathon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status.
Special Accommodations:
Marathon County will make arrangements to furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary and reasonable to afford an individual with a disability the opportunity to participate in the recruitment process. Please notify the Employee Resources Department office or phone (715) 261-1451 to request special accommodations prior to the application deadline.
Notice to Applicants:
Wisconsin Statutes, Sections 19.36 (7), 64.09 (5), and 64.11 (7) require public employers to treat the following items as a public record: Each applicant’s application, records, recommendations, and qualifications except as provided in Section 19.36 (7), Wis. Stats. that allows the identity of an applicant to remain confidential if the applicant requests in writing that the County not provide access to this information. If you choose not to have this information become a public record, you must make such a request in writing to the Employee Resources Department. If you become a finalist for the position, your identity may be disclosed as required by law
