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Park Maintenance Worker

Department: Parks

Full-time, Hourly

Hourly Range: $22.57 - $24.47/hr

Closing Date: 4/29/2024 or upon receipt of the first 50 application submissions

Parks Equity Statement: Milwaukee County Parks is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse work force that is demographically and racially representative of Milwaukee County residents. Milwaukee County Parks leadership is committed to honoring diverse experiences, perspectives, and unique identities, while fostering work environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Job Summary

The Park Maintenance Worker is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of a park unit to ensure quality facilities and amenities and a safe environment. The Park Maintenance Worker will also preserve and enhance department assets and ensure quality service and product delivery.

Work Schedule: Employee must have availability to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, overtime, shift rotations and holidays as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Equipment Maintenance - Inspect and maintain all equipment and tools related to the performance of job duties.
• Turf and Grounds Maintenance - Maintain park green space to include, but not limited to: mowing, trimming, fertilization, aerification, seeding, weeding, planting, mulching, and irrigation.
• Athletic Field and other Recreation Facility Maintenance - Set up and maintain natural or synthetic baseball/softball fields, turf sport fields and hard surface play courts by industry practices to a standard level for competitive play. Assist with special facilities such as ice rinks or natural rinks with chillers.
• Building and Amenity Maintenance - 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.
• Parkway, Path, and Parking Lot 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.
• Aquatic facility maintenance and operation - Maintain and operate a variety of pools, mainly splash pads and wading pools. Assist with deep-well pool preparations and maintenance with some operation when necessary.
• Special Assignments and Projects - Participate on special project teams and community outreach efforts. Assist with the maintenance and management of Green Infrastructure in various locations throughout department.
• Use of Equipment, Tools and Machinery - Operate vehicles, heavy machinery, hand tools, power tools and general office equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ability to push, pull, lift and carry 50 lbs.

Required Education, License/Certification and Experiences

• High School diploma or GED required
• Valid WI Driver's License required and must be maintained throughout incumbency
• At least six (6) months or more work experience in Grounds, Landscape or Park Maintenance required.
• Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire
• Category 3.0 (Turf & Landscape) Pesticide Applicator certification required or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.
• First Aid certification required or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.
• CPR certification required or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in Parks & Recreation, Horticulture, Agronomy or Turf Management preferred
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred

Note: This Original Examination is open to current residents of the State of Wisconsin. The selection process will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION

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.

• 9800 W Glendale Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53225, USA