Parks and Forestry Seasonal Laborer

Salary: $16.05 - $21.05 Hourly
Location : City of Waukesha -PARK-REC & Forestry - 1900 Aviation Drive Waukesha, WI
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 26--00771
Department: Parks, Recreation and Forestry
Opening Date: 02/02/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

SEASONAL LABORER
Waukesha Parks, Recreation& Forestry

Hourly rate: Range $16.05 - $21.05; 2nd shift $1/hour premium
Seasonal: Varied April through September, weekdays and/or weekends, 1st and/or 2nd shifts
We are flexible to fit your schedule: shifts can vary from 4 to 8 hours, 1 to 6 days a week.

Parks Maintenance -

• Performs all aspects of grounds maintenance including turf and plant material installation and maintenance, maintenance of athletic fields, set up and maintenance of playground equipment, custodial duties, and rubbish collection.
• Use hand and power tools, operate power mowers, string trimmers, gas hedge shears, tractors, trucks and other green industry related equipment.
• Assist with special events set up and clean up.

Buildings Maintenance -

• Performs buildings maintenance duties in the City's buildings, parks or other properties to include but not limited to janitorial duties, painting, and general building maintenance.

• Maintenance and thorough cleaning of restrooms, park shelters and other facilities.
• Opening and closing of park shelter restrooms.
• Painting signs and interiors and exteriors of buildings.
• Assist with special events set up and clean up.

Forestry Maintenance -

• Assist the Arborists in in all aspects of urban forestry work including: tree planting, pruning, removals, chipping brush, diagnostics and treatment.

Applicants MUST complete a City of Waukesha seasonal application. Application form available at or at the Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department.


Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.

• Must be 18 years of age or older and able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent or set to graduate if still in high school.
• Must be able to complete work assignments by working independently or without direct supervision.
• Must demonstrate proper public relations skills.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and good driving record. Potential for limited year-round employment.

The City of Waukesha is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
No Benefits
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Are you able to lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift in excess of 50 pounds?

• Yes
• No

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Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

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Have you received a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

Required Question