Park Seasonal (Attendant/Concessionaire, Waukesha County Parks)

Do you like spending time outdoors? Do you enjoy opportunities to use and grow your skills?  
If you said “yes” enthusiastically, then continue reading...

The Waukesha County Park System is seeking dedicated, innovative, and genuine individuals to join our top-notch team as a Park Seasonal.  This isn’t just a job (well, it is), but it is also an opportunity to be part of an amazing team that delivers outstanding experiences to our customers, protects our natural resources, and thrives on unique challenges daily. Our team members are our greatest assets, and we value everyone at every level.  

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.  


2024 Hourly rate:  $10.68 to $14.85 depending on qualifications.

(This is a limited term position available from ~April though ~November.  When the term is over, it is considered a voluntary resignation.)Concessionaire- works in the Concession Stand: 

• collects fees for firewood, 
• sells concession items, 
• keeps inventory, and,
• maintains and cleans concession stand and entrance hut. 
• Must be able to operate a cash register, provide change and complete paperwork to balance the assigned money drawer at the end of their shift. 

Park Attendant - performs overall maintenance of the park or golf course : 

• cuts grass using heavy duty equipment, 
• collects/dumps refuse/garbage,
• cleans restrooms and pit toilets, 
• paints, and, 
• maintains tools and equipment. 

Number of open positions vary at any given time, at any of the following Park locations:   

• Grounds Maintenance, 464 Riverview, Waukesha; Park Attendant
• Fox Brook Park, 2925 N. Barker Road, Brookfield; Park Attendant, Concessionaire
• Fox River Park, W264 S4500 River Road, Waukesha; Park Attendant, Concessionaire
• Menomonee Park, W220 N7884 Townline Road (CTH V), Menomonee Falls; Park Attendant, Concessionaire
• Minooka Park, 1927 East Sunset Drive, Waukesha; Park Attendant, Concessionaire
• Mukwonago Park, W325 S9945 Beulah Road (CTH LO), Mukwonago; Park Attendant, Concessionaire
• Muskego Park, S83 W20370 Janesville Road, Muskego; Park Attendant, Concessionaire
• Naga-Waukee Park, 651 Highway 83, Hartland; Park Attendant, Concessionaire
• Nashotah Park, W330 N5113 Highway C, Nashotah; Park Attendant
• Retzer Nature Center, S14 W28167 Madison Street, Waukesha; Park Attendant

Essential Abilities 

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, 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 work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to safely operate equipment necessary to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to accurately count and handle money, and operate a cash register.
• Ability to withstand exposure to variable and unfavorable weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push/pull, and lift up to 10-20 lbs, on an occasional basis.

You must meet these Minimum Training and Experience requirements: 

• 14 years of age.
• 8th grade education.

• Some cash handling and customer service work experience.
• Some recent unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor involving the maintenance, construction and repair of park facilities.
• Valid Driver's License.

Prior to hiring, the final candidate is required to pass work/education/certification reference(s) and a criminal background and driver's license check.  

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.

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.

Salary : $11 - $15