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Park Seasonal (Attendant/Concessionaire, Waukesha County Parks)

Waukesha County · Waukesha, WI · $11.33–$15.76 an hour · Variable time

Posted Aug 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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About your past

This position covers both the concession stand and park maintenance. Which of those suits you better, and can you do both?

What they are checking: Honest self-assessment across two very different halves of one job.

Cleaning restrooms and pit toilets is part of this job. How do you approach work like that?

What they are checking: A plain check on whether they have read the duties and will actually do them.

Tell me about a time you worked outside in bad weather. How did you keep going?

What they are checking: The exposure to unfavorable weather this posting names.

Waukesha County also runs ice arena attendant roles at Naga-Waukee and Eble at the same pay band. Why the parks for you?

What they are checking: Self-placement across the county's seasonal roles at the same rate.

This is a limited term position at $11.33 to $15.76 an hour, open at nine park locations from Brookfield to Mukwonago, requiring a background and driver's license check, and it ends when the term does. Which locations could you get to, and what do you want to know about the hours?

What they are checking: A plain check on the term, the commute and the stated conditions.

What would you do

You are cutting grass with heavy equipment and the weather turns. What do you do?

What they are checking: Safety judgment operating equipment outdoors.

A visitor complains about the condition of the park. What do you say and what do you do?

What they are checking: Public-facing service in a job that is mostly not public-facing.

You are working alone at a park and something needs doing that was not on your list. How do you decide?

What they are checking: Independent judgment, since these shifts are often unsupervised.

About the work

Walk me through balancing your cash drawer at the end of a shift. What do you do if it does not balance?

What they are checking: Cash handling and the honesty to report a shortage.

How do you keep tools and equipment in good shape when several people use them?

What they are checking: Care for shared equipment, which the posting lists as a duty.

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The full job description

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SALARY RANGE $11.33 - $15.76 WORK ASSIGNMENT DETAILS 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. Best part? The office views are beautiful and there’s plenty of fresh air in the Parks! (This is a limited term position when the term is over, it is considered a voluntary resignation.) Prior to hiring, the final candidate is required to pass work/education/certification reference(s) and a criminal background and driver's license check. CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION Example of Duties: Concessionaire - works in the Concession Stand: • collects fees for firewood, • sells concession items, • keeps inventory, and maintains and cleans concession stand • 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: • Fox Brook Park , 2925 N. Barker Road, Brookfield • Fox River Park , W264 S4500 River Road, Waukesha • Menomonee Park , W220 N7884 Townline Road (CTH V), Menomonee Falls • Minooka Park , 1927 East Sunset Drive, Waukesha • Mukwonago Park , W325 S9945 Beulah Road (CTH LO), Mukwonago • Muskego Park , S83 W20370 Janesville Road, Muskego • Naga-Waukee Park , 651 Highway 83, Hartland • Nashotah Park , W330 N5113 Highway C, Nashotah • Retzer Nature Center , S14 W28167 Madison Street, Waukesha Minimum Qualifications: 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. Desirable Skills 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. 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. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?" Location: Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs. EEO: 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. 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. For further information visit: https://www.waukeshacounty.gov The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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