Park Maintenance Worker

Milwaukee-County; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee County Parks is seeking a Park Maintenance Worker to perform daily park maintenance, ensure safe facilities, and preserve assets. Responsibilities include grounds care, field setup, facility cleaning, and general upkeep across park units.

The role requires Wisconsin residency, a valid driver’s license, and a high school diploma or GED, with opportunities to obtain CDL and First Aid/CPR within six months.

Qualifications

• Resident of Wisconsin at time of application.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License.
• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent).
• Grounds/landscape/park maintenance experience.
• Able to push/pull/lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Willing to obtain Class B CDL within 6 months.
• Willing to obtain First Aid and CPR within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain equipment/tools used in job duties.
• Maintain park green spaces (mowing, trimming, fertilization, irrigation, planting).
• Set up and maintain fields and facilities to standards for competitive play; assist with ice rinks.
• Clean and maintain buildings/pavilions/clubhouses/pool buildings, perform floor care and graffiti removal.
• Maintain roadways/parking areas, snow removal, salting.
• Operate pools (splashes/wading) and assist with deep-well pool prep.
• Participate in special project teams and community outreach.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Parks maintenance

Equipment maintenance

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree or higher in Parks & Recreation/Horticulture/Turf Management

Job description

Park Maintenance Worker

Milwaukee County Parks

Hourly Pay Range: $21.30 - $31.92

Closing Date: 9/29/2026 or upon receipt of the first 50 applications

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: Park Maintenance Workers are responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of a park unit to ensure quality facilities and amenities and a safe environment. This position will also preserve and enhance department assets and ensure quality service and product delivery.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Inspect and maintain all equipment and tools related to the performance of job duties.
• Maintain park green space by mowing, trimming, fertilization, aerification, seeding, weeding, planting, mulching, irrigation, and more.
• Set up and maintain natural or synthetic baseball/softball fields, turf sport fields, and hard surface play courts by industry practices to a standards level for competitive play. Assist with special facilities such as ice rinks, including both natural rinks and rinks with chillers.
• Maintain buildings and facilities such as pavilions, shelters, service yards, clubhouses, and pool buildings by performing general cleaning, rental set up, waxing and stripping floors, graffiti removal, inspection, building and repairing picnic tables, and more.
• Maintain park roadways, drives, parking lots, and pathways by cold patching, line striping, cleaning catch basins, snow removal, salting, and more.
• 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.
• Participate on special project teams and community outreach efforts.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current resident of Wisconsin.
• Possession of a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License, able to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Grounds, Landscape, or Park Maintenance experience.
• Able to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Willing and able to obtain a Class B CDL within six (6) months of start date.
• Willing and able to obtain First Aid and CPR Certification within six (6) months of start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possession of an Associate Degree or higher in Parks and Recreation, Horticulture, Agronomy, or Turf Management.
• Possession of a Class A CDL.
• Possession of a Category 3.0 Pesticide Certification.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION