Recreation Equipment Installer (Minnesota & Wisconsin)

Recreation Equipment Installer

The Recreation Equipment Installer is responsible for completing high quality installation services for recreation equipment and systems while performing individually or as a team member. This role always requires adherence to safety standards and effective collaboration.

Essential job duties for this position include the following items. Other duties must be performed as assigned or required.

Site Preparation (10 %)

• Assess and prepare the installation site according to project specifications.
• Ensure all necessary tools and materials are available and in good condition.

Installation (60 %)

• Assemble and install recreation equipment, including Splashpads, Playgrounds, and Mini Golf Courses, following detailed plans and instructions.
• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively to complete installations.

Quality Assurance (10 %)

• Conduct thorough inspections of installed equipment to ensure it meets safety and quality standards.
• Address any issues or defects promptly and report them to the Field Superintendent or Crew Lead.
• Work toward continuous quality improvement.
• Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures.

Documentation (5 %)

• Maintain accurate records of installation activities, including time logs, equipment used, and any issues encountered.
• Complete and submit required documentation to the Field Superintendent or Crew Lead.

Customer Interaction (10 %)

• Interact professionally with clients and stakeholders on-site, addressing any questions or concerns they may have.
• Provide guidance on the proper use and maintenance of installed equipment.

Training and Development (5 %)

• Participate in training sessions to stay updated on new installation techniques and safety protocols.
• Share knowledge and best practices with team members to enhance overall performance.
• Stay current with changing technology, including software and industry specific programs.

Expectations:

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the Field Superintendent, Crew Lead, and other team members to ensure smooth project execution. Communicate effectively to coordinate tasks and resolve on-site challenges.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment. Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required and ensure the safety of the installation site at all times.

Travel Requirements:

• This position requires frequent travel to various project sites, sometimes for extended periods. Overnight and weekend travel may be necessary during the construction season (MarchNovember). Candidates must live within commuting distance of Verona, WI or St. Paul, MN.

The Installer (Recreation Equipment) has no supervisory responsibility.

To perform this job successfully, the individual in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills and ability required.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• AA/AS/BA/BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a similar field (preferred).
• Ability to review, understand, and interpret construction plans and/or drawings.
• Basic understanding of standard construction and trade practices (low-voltage electrical, plumbing, concrete work, and excavation).

Additional Skills:

• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic math and computer skills.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to identify the cause of a problem and resolve the issue.

Computer Skills:

• Ability to type and use a mouse.
• Basic operations in email and internet navigation.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must Possess a valid Driver's License, safe driving history, and have dependable transportation.
• OSHA 10 certification (desired).

Intellectual Demands: - Amount of Time

None - Under 1/3 - 1/3 to 2/3 - Over 2/3

Problem solving

Communication written

Communication verbal

Money handling

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Calculating

Concentration

Creativity

Working with interruptions

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Activities: - Amount of Time

None - Under 1/3 - 1/3 to 2/3 - Over 2/3

Stand

Walk

Sit

Talk

Hearing/Listening

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel

Reach with hands and arms

Climb or balance

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Taste or smell

Travel

Weight: - Amount of Time

None - Under 1/3 - 1/3 to 2/3 - Over 2/3

Up to 10 pounds

Up to 25 pounds

Up to 50 pounds

Up to 100 pounds

More than 100 pounds

Physical demand requirements listed are primarily applied performing field construction. The individual must be able to lift 50 lbs. alone and up to 100 lbs. as a team.

Vision Must be able to perceive visual information necessary to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Environmental Exposure to potentially hazardous environmental conditions may include:

Environmental Conditions: - Amount of Time

None - Under 1/3 - 1/3 to 2/3 - Over 2/3

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)

Work near moving mechanical parts

Work in high, precarious places

Fumes or airborne particles

Toxic or caustic chemicals

Outdoor weather conditions

Extreme cold (non-weather)

Extreme heat (non-weather)

Risk of electrical shock

Work with explosives

Risk of radiation

Vibration

Environmental Any non-weather-related contact with water or other liquids or non-weather related exposure to conditions where the air contains a high amount of water or water vapor and the atmosphere is oppressive.

Operation of or proximity to moving materials, mechanical parts, settings, or any moving objects that could cause bodily harm.

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