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Job 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.
As a Caretaker, you would physically stay on-site to perform tasks. The Southworth Park is located at 650 26 1/2 - 27 St, Chetek, WI 54728.
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: 2/1/2026 11:00 PM Central - Collection of camping fees and maintenance of fee collection records.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Barron County
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Barron County has many miles of hiking, walking, biking, ATV/UTV, horse back riding, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing and snowmobiling trails for your outdoor adventure in any season.
Barron County has several County parks and campgrounds, golf-courses, lakes, beaches, and more! In addition, there is abundant retail, food, and entertainment options with access to the Minneapolis/St Paul MN area less than 2 hours away; Madison WI less than 4 hours away; and Duluth MN less than 90 minutes away.
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