POSITION OPENING

Parks and Public Works Employee

Town of Phelps

 

The Town of Phelps is accepting applications for employment for a full-time Parks and Public Works employee, reporting to the Highway and Parks Supervisor.  Applicants must be able to perform a wide variety of maintenance and custodial duties in Park greenspaces, on Park buildings and in support of the Public Works Dept. during the winter months when the Parks are closed.  Typical tasks performed include but are not limited to: grass mowing, light landscaping, brushing, watering plantings, painting, general cleanup, servicing restrooms, setup for special events, snow blowing and plowing, light equipment maintenance, Town Shop cleanup/organization and monthly attendance at Parks Commission Meetings to report on status.    Applicants must be self-motivated and, after a reasonable training period, be able to maintain the Phelps Parks System with only periodic direction.   

Qualified candidate must possess the following: High School Graduate or equivalent.  A valid Class B Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s License is highly preferred.  An applicant’s driving record for the 5 years prior to date of hire will be reviewed.  Applicants must be in good health and able to do hard labor, prolonged standing, sitting, bending, stooping and stretching, and lift up to 75 pounds. Prior experience as an equipment operator and/or commercial driving experience is desirable.

Compensation & Benefits: the compensation will be determined depending on qualifications and job experience. Benefits include Paid Holidays, paid time off (PTO), retirement plan, health, life and short-term disability insurance. 

The successful applicant must be able to pass a background check and physical.

Applications are available on the town website at: https://townofphelps.com under Forms. A copy of the full Job Description and/or employment application is also available from the Clerk at the Phelps Town Hall, 4495 Town Hall Road, Phelps, WI. 

Applications and resumes must be submitted to the Phelps Town Clerk by 3 pm on Monday April 8th.  Please mail them to: Phelps Town Clerk PO Box 157, Phelps, WI 54554; or email to: [email protected] 

THE TOWN OF PHELPS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER