General Overview of Position
Seasonal lead workers perform routine maintenance work for the City of Kenosha Parks Department. Work involves a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks related to seasonal operations and is performed mainly outdoors and/or at municipal buildings, parks, or other City sites or properties.
This temporary employment may be scheduled throughout the year on a full-time basis depending on the needs of the City, for approximately three to five months. This is strictly temporary ("at will") employment which may be terminated at any time and does not lead to permanent full-time employment.
Shifts include Monday through Friday 7:00 AM-3:00 PM, Monday through Friday 2:00 PM-10:00 PM or Saturday and Sunday 2:00 PM- 10:00 PM. (Weather conditions permitting).
Please note that City employees (including seasonal employees) may only be employed in one classification at any one given time.
Example of Duties & Responsibilities
Lead Workers Typically Perform The Following Duties
- Grounds maintenance (mowing, edging, trimming, planting)
- Building maintenance (i.e. repairs using various hand and power tools or equipment), and custodial work (i.e. sweeping, mopping, painting, cleaning, picking up waste and debris).
- Supervises a crew of seasonal employees with set up and take down special events materials.
- Reports directly to the Parks Field Supervisor on a daily basis for obtaining orders and instructions.
- Keeps detailed records of manpower and materials used for each event.
- Keeps track of pertinent inventories required and informs Parks Field Supervisor of any shortages or needs.
- Ensures regular and correct maintenance is performed on equipment.
- Collects and discards waste materials.
- Performs other work duties as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education/Experience/Training:
- Must be age 18 or older.
- Must have a high school diploma, GED or HSED.
- Must possess a valid driver's license with good driving record.
- Must pass a driving record review, criminal background check and post-offer drug screen.
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience supervising or leading the work of others.
Knowledge, Abilities & Skills
- Knowledge of occupational safety rules and practices.
- Knowledge of tools and equipment used in general maintenance.
- Knowledge of the various equipment and materials needed to host special events for the public.
- Ability to operate hand and power tools, motor vehicles and light truck and trailer towing.
- Ability to complete and maintain accurate records and reports.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and superiors.
- Ability to enter confined space and perform related assignments.
- Ability to perform strenuous work in all weather conditions.
- Ability to effectively supervise and lead the work of others.
- Ability to establish and achieve goals and deadlines.
- Ability to handle reasonably necessary stress.
Environmental Requirements
- Work is performed mainly outdoors and may require frequent exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
- Work boots and proper apparel required.
Physical Requirements
- Tasks involve the regular, and at times sustained, performance of working over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, working in confined spaces, and lifting or carrying moderately heavy (20-50 pound) items and occasionally very heavy (100 pounds or over) items.
- Tasks may involve the operation of gasoline, electric or other powered machinery.
- Tasks may also involve the frequent use of coordinative skills in performing a variety of tasks with the full range of hand tools and shop equipment.
Sensory Requirements
- Work requires visual perception and discrimination.
- Work requires color perception and discrimination.
- Work requires sound perception and discrimination.
- Work requires odor perception and discrimination.
- Work requires depth perception and discrimination.
- Work requires texture perception and discrimination.
Method of Selection
Previous employees are not guaranteed rehire and are required to complete an online application for consideration. The City will analyze the applicant's education, training and experience. Written, oral and/or proficiency exams may be required to establish eligibility. The City of Kenosha reserves the right to further evaluate only those applicants who best meet the needs of the City.
City Of Kenosha Summary Of Benefits
For Nonrepresented Regular Part-Time and Temporary Employees
Excludes Crossing Guards and Library employees.
Regular part-time and temporary employees are covered under the Rules & Regulations of the City of Kenosha's Civil Service System as non-represented employees. Regular part-time employees may be eligible for benefits based upon hours worked per year. Not all employees will be eligible for the benefits listed below. Wages and benefits provided by the Library may be different than those listed below. Please contact the Kenosha Public Library with questions.
Wages
The wage range for each City job classification is set by a compensation plan approved by the City of Kenosha. The wage rates for some nonrepresented part-time positions are divided into steps; others may only have one set rate of pay. If applicable, employees normally start at the first step (Step 1/A). Subsequent step increases, if any, are typically awarded at one (1) year intervals and are based upon minimum achievement of a satisfactory evaluation.
Part-time and temporary employees are paid an hourly wage based on their classification.
Library personnel are paid based on a wage schedule set and approved by the Library Board. Please refer to the current Personnel Policies and Regulations of the Library for more information.
Direct Deposit
Payroll is made by direct deposit for all employees. Employees must designate a checking or savings account (of their choice) at the time of hire. Salaried employees are paid on the 15th and last day of each month. Hourly employees are paid weekly on Fridays for the hours worked in the previous work week (Sunday - Saturday).
Pension
Employees who meet Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) eligibility requirements are enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) and are required to contribute one-half of the yearly pension contribution percentage as determined by WRS. The City contributes the other half of the total required amount into the employee's retirement account.
The current contribution rate for non-represented (general) employees is 13.1%. The total contribution is calculated based on gross wages paid to the employee for each pay period.
Life Insurance
Term group life insurance coverage is provided to employees who participate in the WRS through the Wisconsin Public Employers Group Life Insurance Program. Coverage amount is based on annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000. The premium for Basic Plan coverage is paid by the City for active employees. Additional coverage and/or supplemental levels of coverage are available to employees at their own expense. Coverage becomes effective on the first of the month following thirty (30) days from the date of hire.
FICA Alternative
Those employees not expected to meet the hours requirement set by the WRS to qualify for the pension program are required to participate in a FICA Alternative Program. Your earnings from this job may not be covered under Social Security. When you retire, or if you become disabled, you may receive a pension based on earnings from this job. If you do, and you are also entitled to a benefit from Social Security based on either your own work or the work of your husband or wife, or former husband or wife, your pension may affect the amount of the Social Security benefit you receive. Your Medicare benefits, however, will not be affected. The Social Security Administration Form 1945 explains the potential effects of two provisions in the Social Security law for workers who also receive a pension based on their work in a job not covered by Social Security.
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The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application/resume. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal.
- Yes and I understand and agree
- No I disagree
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Are you 18 years of age or older?
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Do you have a High School Diploma, GED or HSED?
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Do you possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record?
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I hereby acknowledge and understand that, as part of my application for employment I must submit to a urine drug test. I acknowledge and understand that any offer of employment is contingent on the passing of the aforementioned drug test.
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How much experience do you have supervising or leading the work of others?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 to 3 years
- 3 to 5 years
- 5 or more years
- I do not have this experience
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Have you ever worked for the City as a seasonal employee? If yes, please select the
most recent year completed. The system will only allow you to select ONE option.
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
- I have never worked for the City
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A person is not qualified for initial employment ONLY if the person would be immediately supervised by a relative. For purposes of this rule, "Relative" includes any member of your immediate household or any person whose relationship by blood or marriage is as close as or closer than first cousin, grandparent or grandchild, including step relationships. Based upon this definition of "relative", do you have any relatives employed or serving in the capacity as an elected official with the City?
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If you answered yes to the question above, please list the name(s) and relationship(s) of your City-employed relative(s).
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What shifts work best for you when being considered for this position? Select all that apply.
- Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Monday through Friday 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Saturday and Sunday Only 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Required Question
