Parks Department Jobs in Racine, WI (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $54,735.07 - $81,520.32 Annually
Location : 3617 65th Street, Kenosha, WI
Job Type: Regular - Full Time
Job Number: 20260108
Department: Parks Department
Opening Date: 05/29/2026
Closing Date: 6/10/2026 11:59 PM Central
General Overview of Position
The Skilled Maintenance Repairer directs, coordinates, and performs skilled parks-related maintenance and repairs, snow removal, and/or waste collection, and does related work as required.
The employee in this classification does both manual and coordination work as a lead person responsible for other employees. Under general supervision, the Lead is accountable for employees, tools, and equipment assigned to his/her crew. The employee assigns specific jobs and duties within his/her crew and has the responsibility to see that they are efficiently and correctly performed. The work often necessitates on-the-spot decisions, although general supervision and direction is exercised by department supervisors. The employee in this class operates vehicles and other equipment which requires special skills, as well as a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Example of Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and repair on plumbing components, including but not limited to sinks, toilets, drinking fountains, and splash pads.
• Coordinates and performs park maintenance and construction and/or waste collection.
• Plans, assigns, and coordinates crews engaged in mowing, trimming, and weed control.
• Performs snow and ice removal for periods of 16 hours or longer.
• Enforces City work and safety rules; advises work crews of necessary safety precautions.
• Trains crew members in proper work methods.
• Enforces quality control and production standards established by supervision.
• Checks parks to determine repairs; maintains and prepares accurate, neat records, documents, information, time, and equipment reports.
• May carry out Digger's Hotline duties.
• May coordinate crews that install and repair playground equipment, park equipment, and park property.
• May coordinate and perform the routine maintenance of park buildings and equipment.
• May coordinate several crews concurrently.

Other Required Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates construction techniques and is responsible for tools, equipment, and the work of other employees.
• Works with wood/carpentry applications.
• Operates and coordinates the operation of specialized tools and equipment such as wide area mowers, dump trucks, sewer flushers, plumbing systems, skid-steer loaders, tractors, garbage trucks, material spreaders, chain saws, mowers, paint machines, paint line removers, levels, transits and other tools and equipment typically used in the Parks department.
• Coordinates the proper use and care of tools and equipment used in performing park duties.
• Coordinates obtaining quotes and working with outside vendors or contractors.
• Does related work as required.

Requirements
Training and Experience:

• Three years of experience in performing skilled and unskilled construction tasks.
• Carpentry and plumbing experience desired.
• One year of supervising employees.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification or ability to obtain certification within probationary period.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of general plumbing standards, materials, and tools.
• Knowledge of common carpentry standards, materials and tools.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards associated with the trade.
• Some knowledge of electrical trade.
• Ability to handle reasonably necessary stress.
• Ability to understand and interpret blueprints and rough sketches.
• Ability to maintain and prepare records.
• Ability to properly and concisely order materials and supplies.
• Ability to ensure safety standards are followed and met.
• Ability to maintain tools and equipment in safe operating conditions.
• Ability to safely operate tools associated with the construction trade.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Task involves the regular, and at times sustained, performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking 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; or may involve the complex operation of gasoline, electric, or diesel-powered machinery or shop equipment requiring the manipulation of multiple controls, fine adjustments or both; or the sustained operation, on a production basis, of such devices.
• Task involves the frequent use of coordinating and manipulative skills in performing a variety of tasks with the full range of hand tools and shop equipment; or the skilled and complex operation of heavy equipment calling for adherence to exacting standards of depth, grade, dimensions, and contours.

Environmental Requirements:

• Task requires that work be performed in adverse environmental conditions.

Sensory Requirements:

• Task requires visual, color, depth, texture, sound, and odor discrimination.

Additional Requirements:

• Must possess a valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Must possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Class B and C endorsements and no air brake restrictions by the end of the probationary period. A CDL permit is required at the time of application.

Method of Selection
Applicant's education, training and experience will be analyzed. Written, oral and /or proficiency exams may be required to establish eligibility. A written examination may
be given in order to determine if the applicant has the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities. Appointment to the position will be in accordance with City policy and the Civil Service Rules and Regulations. The City reserves the right to further evaluate only those applicants who best meet the needs of the City.
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Most positions are included in a 17 step compensation plan. Most employees receive annual salary increases of 2.5% based on the current compensation plan. Additional across-the-board pay increases may occur annually.
Insurance
The City offers a high deductible health plan (HDHP) to eligible employees and their qualifying dependent(s) as of the first of the month following 30 days of full-time employment. All employees are required to pay a five percent (5%) monthly health insurance premium, which will be waived if the employee participates in an annual Health Risk Appraisal (HRA). Employees and qualifying dependents are responsible for any deductibles, co-payments, or other out-of-pocket costs associated with care received under the provisions of the plan(s).
The City offers dental insurance to eligible employees as of the first of the month following 30 days of full-time employment. There are two options for Dental Insurance: CarePlus (Dental Associates) and Delta Dental. CarePlus (Dental Associates) monthly premiums are paid for by the City. Employees are responsible for monthly premiums if enrolling in Delta Dental. Only one dental plan may be selected if enrolling.
The City offers vision insurance to eligible employees as of the first of the month following 30 days of full-time employment. This plan provides benefits (after applicable co-pay) including a comprehensive exam, eye glasses with standard single vision, etc.
The City holds an open enrollment period each calendar year. If the employee waives coverage of health and/or dental insurance upon hire, they must experience a qualifying life event as prescribed by the Plan's summary plan description in order to enroll for either health or dental insurance at any other time during the plan year. Employees who do not experience a qualifying life event must wait for the open enrollment period to elect coverage. Insurance benefits are subject to unilateral changes by the City.
We participate in the This is a pension plan. We match the employee contribution amount monthly for general employees. The current contribution rate for general and teacher employees can be found
Term group life insurance coverage is provided to employees who participate in the WRS through the The premium for Basic Plan coverage is paid by the City for active employees.
Employees may elect to defer part of their income into a 457(b) retirement plan through , or the
Employees enjoy numerous types of paid time off.
Employees earn up to 12 days of sick leave per year. Sick leave can be carried over year after year & never expires during employment.
Paid Vacation - available for use on January 1 each year! (pro-rated your first year of employment)
Years of Service Days/Hours per Year
Less than 1 year 12 days (96 hours)
After 1-5 years 15 days (120 hours)
After 6-10 years 17 days (136 hours)
After 11-15 years 19 days (152 hours)
After 16-20 years 21 days (160 hours)
After 20 years 25 days (200 hours)
Employees may carry over eighty (80) hours of unused vacation leave into the next calendar year.
We observe 12 paid holidays & additional paid floating holidays!
New Year's Day Independence Day (July 4th) Christmas Eve Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Labor Day Christmas Day
Friday before Easter Thanksgiving Day New Year's Eve Day
Memorial Day Day after Thanksgiving
Juneteenth
Employees receive at least two (2) paid floating holidays per year. Holiday observance schedule may vary by department.
Duty-Related Death Benefit
One year's salary is paid to the named beneficiary of an eligible employee who is killed in the line of duty.
Health and Wellness Clinic - Employees (and covered spouses) who elect health insurance coverage and complete the annual HRA may utilize the City's onsite Health and Wellness Clinic, which is staffed by a Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse. Services provided by the Clinic may be subject to a co-payment, as prescribed by City policy and IRS guidelines.
Health Savings Account - The health insurance plan offered by the City qualifies for a Health Savings Account (HSA) as defined by the IRS. Johnson Bank has waived the fees normally associated with opening and maintaining an HSA for all City employees who are enrolled in a qualifying insurance plan. Payroll deduction (pre-taxed) is only available to those employees who hold their HSA with Johnson Bank. Enrollment for this benefit is administered by the Finance Department.
Critical Illness, Accident & Universal Life/Long-Term Care Insurances - Supplemental policies for Critical Illness, Accident and Life/Long-Term Care Insurance are offered to current eligible employees during the City's annual open enrollment period.
Tuition Reimbursement Program - Regular full-time employees who have completed their probationary period may be reimbursed for 80% of tuition up to $3,000 per calendar year for satisfactory completion (a grade of "B" or greater) of approved courses through an accredited institution in the pursuance of an Associate, Bachelor or Master Degree. Please refer to the City's Personnel Policies and Regulations for program information.
*Benefit offerings are based on eligibility, reviewed annually and are subject to change.
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