Operations Relief Worker

Wauwatosa School District; Newbuildings; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Wauwatosa School District is seeking an Operations Relief Worker to perform custodial, maintenance and grounds tasks for the Buildings & Grounds department. The role is seasonal and supports events and day-to-day upkeep.

Anticipated start date is August 31, 2026. Pay is $25.60 per hour with a 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, Monday–Friday schedule. Two years of prior experience is preferred to handle routine maintenance and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Prefer 2 years of experience in custodial, maintenance and grounds work.

Responsibilities

• Mows or edges lawns, uses power mowers or edgers.
• Cares for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, trimming.
• Clears sidewalks, parking lots, and driveways of debris and snow.
• Uses hand tools for landscaping and maintenance.
• Pesticide application to grounds as needed.
• Fertilizes ground to promote growth.
• Delivers mail throughout the District and keeps grounds clean.
• Maintains irrigation, drainage, fences, and play equipment.
• Marks and paints turf for events; maintains athletic fields.
• Responds to emergency calls and assists with events.
• Performs custodial, maintenance and facility safety tasks.
• Plans, schedules and coordinates tasks; adheres to policies.

Job description

Operations Relief Worker

Position Title: Operations Relief Worker

Department/Location: Buildings & Grounds

Job Classification: Buildings & Grounds Employee (Non-Exempt)

Reports to: Operations Coordinator

Supervises: N.A.

Anticipated Start Date: August 31, 2026

Salary/Wage: $25.60 per hour

Anticipated Hours: Monday through Friday 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Position Summary

The Operations Relief Worker performs varied work. This position focuses on performing custodial, maintenance and grounds work for the District. The tasks in this position tend to be seasonal in nature. It is preferred to have 2 years experience.

Essential Job Functions

Grounds Keeping Maintenance

• Mows or edges lawns, using power mowers or edgers
• Cares for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls
• Clears sidewalks, parking lots, and driveways of debris and snow
• Uses hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes
• Applies pesticide to rid grounds of pests such as mosquitos, wasps, and ticks
• Applies fertilizer to ground to enhance growth
• Tracks and delivers the mail throughout the District
• Keeps grounds free of litter and organic debris
• Installs and/or maintains rock gardens, drainage systems, irrigation systems, retaining walls, fences, planters, and playground equipment.
• Marks and paints natural or artificial turf fields with team logos or names before events
• Performs seasonal and routine maintenance to athletic fields
• Responds to emergency calls, as needed
• Moves furniture, equipment, and athletic equipment
• Assists with setting up and taking down concerts, conferences, and other events
• Fills in for absent custodial staff in schools

General Maintenance

• Assists in general maintenance of buildings and grounds
• Makes minor equipment repairs
• Tends lower pressure boilers
• Operates heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems
• Moves items within the District
• Properly disposes of items

Custodial Maintenance

• Maintains high standard of cleanliness in areas assigned.
• Assists in meeting codes and regulations to provide a safe and healthy facility
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, seals, and waxes floors
• Cleans and extracts carpets
• Cleans and scrubs restrooms, classrooms, gymnasiums, common spaces, and other areas assigned
• Secures buildings as directed
• Responds to emergency situations as required

Professional Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, organizes, and coordinates tasks
• Ensures implementation of District policies and guidelines
• Participates in professional development activities
• Provides necessary care and management of school property, including money, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Follows District-wide safety and security protocols
• Serves as role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings
• Complies with the following requirement: The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District

Other Job Functions

• Performs other duties as may be assigned

The WSD Operations Relief Worker job description is available for review at this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DkF2d1KjpKRhpJXhbAjNJaSozFIKNiEGFZ2RM9NvwmA/edit?usp=sharing