Parks Caretaker

Job Description:

Parks Caretaker

Description

This position is responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of the park; collecting fees; and enforcing park rules. This position works under general supervision. This position will work at the Veterans Memorial Park, located at 2126 13-12 1/2 Ave, Cameron, WI 54822.

Veterans Memorial Park
160 acres on Prairie Lake. 1 1/2 miles south of Cameron via County "SS" and east on 12 3/4 Ave. Situated on the northwest corner of Prairie Lake. Prairie Lake is part of a chain of five lakes (3,764 acres), all inter-connected.
Facilities: Boat Ramp, Campground, Picnic Shelter, Playground Equipment, Hiking Trails, Pit Toilets, Dumping Station

Past caretakers have averaged $4,000-$6,000 per season approximately 5 months (May 1- October 1). Caretakers can also sell items such as wood, pop, ice, etc to make additional dollars.

* $3.50 of each nightly camping fee collected (31 sites).

* 15% of each monthly camping fee collected (12 sites at $600/mo).

* Receive free campsite and electricity for campsite while performing Parks Caretaker duties.

* $13.31/hour for lawn mowing, maintenance duties, etc.

* Local telephone service provided.

At the full responsibility of the Caretaker, the Caretaker is allowed to sell items to campers (such as firewood, ice, pop, etc), however not paid for time to prepare/purchase/sell said items.

• Collection of camping fees and maintenance of fee collection records.
  
  
• Clean, supply and sanitize all park buildings.
  
  
• Collection of and disposal of all camp-related refuse.
  
  
• Mow and trim park lawns as needed.
  
  
• Clean and maintain fire rings.
  
  
• Paint and perform light maintenance of picnic tables and other park property.
  
  
• Aid in enforcement of County Parks Ordinance and provide such information to campers.
  
  
• Represent Barron County in a professional manner on the park grounds at all times.
  
  
• Camp on grounds most of camping season (May 1 - October 15).
  
  
• Aid in spring clean-up of park(s).
  
  

Possess high school diploma. Must be at least 21 years of age; a Barron County resident with no prior felony convictions; and possess a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License. Ability to camp on grounds most of camping season. Ability to interact pleasantly and respectfully with campers, county employees and the general public.Knowledge and ability to conduct effective and appropriate cleaning procedures.Ability to accurately collect fees and maintain collection records.Ability to operative basic computer operations.

Benefits not applicable

Closing Date/Time: 4/5/2026 11:00 PM Central

Salary:

$11.54 - $17.31 Hourly