Parks Maintenance Worker Jobs

Interested in joining Milwaukee County? Milwaukee County is searching for authentic people who are out to change the game and bring their whole selves to work every day. Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support Enforcement, Combined Court Operations, Sheriffs Department, House of Corrections, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors in the Department on Aging, those with Disabilities, and Veterans Affairs. Our employees also remain committed to serve the cultural, human, recreational and social needs of the entire community. Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If disability related accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936. Come and join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County! Park Maintenance Worker Full-time, Hourly Hourly Range: $20.98 - $22.33/hr Closing Date: 4/20/2023, or upon the receipt of 50 application submissions Job Summary: Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of a park unit to ensure quality facilities and amenities and a safe environment; preserve and enhance department assets; ensure quality service and product delivery. Work Schedule: Employee must have availability to work days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays as needed. Job Responsibilities

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• CPR certification required or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire
• Participate on special project teams and community outreach efforts.
• Athletic Field and Sport Court Maintenance
• Job Function 8 Service-Maintenance
• Category 3.0 (Turf & Landscape) Pesticide Applicator certification required or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.
• Inspect and maintain all equipment and tools related to the performance of job duties.
• Parkway, Path, and Parking Lot Maintenance
• Milwaukee, WI, USA
• Equipment Maintenance
• Building and Amenity Maintenance
• Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education, License/Certification and Experience Required
• Maintain buildings and facilities such as pavilions, shelters, service yards, clubhouses, and pool buildings. Maintenance to include, but not limited to: general cleaning, rental set up, waxing and stripping floors, graffiti removal, inspection, building and repairing picnic tables.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to push, pull, lift and carry 50 lbs.; ability to operate vehicles, hand tools, power tools, and machinery to complete job tasks; knowledge of parks and recreation; knowledge of general maintenance; knowledge of sport court and field maintenance; ability to troubleshoot and make decisions. Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936. Effective October 1, 2021, Milwaukee County will require all employees to have completed COVID-19 vaccinations and provide proof of vaccination or have submitted a completed medical or religious exemption and accommodation request. All persons offered a position will be required to provide proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination at time of hire or have submitted a completed medical or religious exemption and accommodation request and been approved for an accommodation prior to hire. Other details
• Natural Resources/Parks and Recreation
• First Aid certification required or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.
• At least six (6) months or more work experience in Park Maintenance required.
• Job Family 6
• Turf and Grounds Maintenance
• Maintain park roadways, drives, parking lots, and pathways. Maintenance to include, but not limited to: cold patching, line striping, cleaning catch basins, snow removal, and salting.
• Associate's degree or higher in Parks & Recreation, Horticulture, Agronomy or Turf Management preferred
• Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire
• Use of Equipment, Tools and Machinery
• Special Assignments and Projects
• Valid WI Driver's License required and must be maintained throughout incumbency
• High School diploma or GED required
• Operate vehicles, heavy machinery, hand tools, power tools and general office equipment.
• Maintain park green space to include, but not limited to: mowing, trimming, fertilization, aerification, seeding, weeding, planting, mulching, and irrigation.
• Maintain baseball, softball, t-ball, soccer, rugby, football, hurling, and cricket fields. Maintain tennis, basketball, futsal, and bike polo courts. Maintenance of fields and courts include, but not limited to: crack filling, weeding, lining, goal set up, dragging and spiking infields, and net replacement.