LTE Campground Host(s)

Purpose of Position/General Statement/Distinguishing Features of Position

Under the direction of the Assistant Recreation Administrator and Campground Manager, provides assistance for the maintenance and management of Totogatic Park and Campground. This is a seasonal position beginning approximately mid-May and ending around mid-September. The campground host can camp for free during the season but must provide own camper trailer and be willing to live and work (up to 686 hours) primarily in the park. Works a variable schedule including weekends and evenings, as assigned. Starting rate of pay is $16.53 per hour. There are no benefits with this position.

Primary Duties/Job Functions The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be assigned or required.

• Sell firewood and ice to campground patrons.
• Greet and assist campers and park visitors.
• Assists with monitoring compliance with campground/park policies and rules.
• Cuts grass, trims shrubs, collects garbage, and performs a variety of grounds maintenance tasks.
• Cleans buildings and rest rooms, replacing toweling and other supplies as necessary.
• Performs a variety of related custodial and maintenance tasks as required.
• Makes minor repairs to facilities and reports major repair needs to the Park Manager.
• Performs related work as required.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, Experience And Training ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Ability to effectively communicate rules and policies to campground/park patrons.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Ability to work as a team player with other employees in a public setting.
• Ability to effectively operate small tools and lawnmowers.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and directions.

Experience And Training Required Must be at least 18 years of age; experience in customer service environments; some experience in custodial duties and the operation of lawn care equipment; completion of a standard high school (or GED) or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must possess a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License with an excellent driving record.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, stand, talk, hear, climb and balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Tools And Equipment Used Cleaning equipment, lawn mowers, trimmers, utility ATV, cell phone; pickup truck; ladders, floor cleaner; pumps; miscellaneous hand and power tools.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions including rain, sun, pollens, allergens, and insects. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud.

Closing Statement This position description has been prepared to assist in defining job responsibilities, physical demands, working conditions and skills needed. It is not intended as a complete list of job duties, responsibilities and/or essential functions. This description is not intended to limit or modify the right of the supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The County retains and reserves any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to, or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgement, to be proper.

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The duties are subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

This position is not eligible for benefits.