Department of Public Works Laborer, $17.50/hour
Part-Time, Seasonal – Multiple Openings
Requirements:
- Valid WI driver’s license
- 18 years of age or older* (16-17 year-old applicants may be considered but will be paid $16.00 based on limitations of duties required by WI labor laws)
Applications available at Village Hall, 125 Depot Street or www.vi.johnsoncreek.wi.gov. Applications due to Village Hall or nicoled@vi.johnsoncreek.wi.gov by April 20, 2026.
Position Description:
General Description & Accountability
- Mows and trims grass and shrubs.
- Prepares ball field for games.
- Picks up litter/trash and empties trash containers at parks.
- Sweeps and mops floors, scours fixtures, replenishes paper supplies in park restroom facilities.
- Performs routine repairs and painting.
- Performs routine maintenance.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Street Superintendent.
Examples of abilities required for this kind of work*: Operate equipment according to work orders, signals and oral instructions; withstand jolting and vibration of heavy equipment; work outdoors in all kinds of weather; move eyes, hands and feet together to control movement of equipment; estimate distances; lift, carry or pull objects that may be heavy; understand instructions and learn procedures and techniques; perform routine work or the same task over and over again; use judgment; use eyes, hands, arms and fingers to operate or adjust equipment; understand and use specifications; work to precise measurements; climb and balance self.
Physical Demands*: Lifting approximately 75 lbs occasionally, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs., stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, feeling, working with fingers, seeing and walking or standing to a significant degree. Employee must have stamina and be able to maintain physical exertion for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to
adjust focus.
Language Skills: Must have developed language skills to the point of being able to read and understand instructions, safety rules, etc. While this position often dictates working independently, this employee must be able to effectively communicate.
Other Technical Skills*: Employee must maintain a good driving record. Operator is responsible for the care of vehicle, tools and equipment he/she is using. Environmental Adaptability*: Tasks may risk exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electrical currents, traffic hazards, toxic/poisonous agents,
disease or pathogenic substances.
The Village of Johnson Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Village will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
* Specific duties will be limited to comply with Wisconsin labor laws concerning the employment of a minor, if applicable.