Park Maintenance Worker (Airport Maintenance Worker)

Waukesha County, WI; Waukesha (WI); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive compensation

Training on equipment

Collaborative environment

Contribute to airport safety and care

Résumé du poste

Waukesha County is seeking an Airport Maintenance Worker to keep the airport grounds clean, safe, and welcoming. You will maintain landscaping and outdoor areas, with winter duties including supervision of up to 10 seasonal staff and snow/ice control per the county plan.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and a valid Class A CDL within 12 months. The role offers steady hours, training on equipment, and a collaborative work environment at the airport.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED equivalent.
• Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License within 12 months of hire.
• Previous park maintenance experience is desirable.

Responsabilités

• Perform vegetation maintenance: brush cutting, mowing, tree trimming.
• Operate equipment for snow removal and de-icing operations.
• Inspect, maintain and operate daily assigned equipment to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Supervise up to 10 seasonal employees during winter operations.
• Respond to emergencies and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.

Connaissances

Mechanical aptitude

Manual labor

Public relations

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Class A CDL within 12 months

Outils

CDL A license

Description du poste

SALARY RANGE

$26.19 - $36.37

WORK ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

If you enjoy working outdoors, have a strong work ethic, and take pride in ensuring safe and efficient facilities, then we want to hear from you!

As an Airport Maintenance Worker*, you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and overall appearance of the airport grounds, and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all. Your primary focus will be on maintaining the landscaping, grounds, and outdoor areas of the airport. Winter duties will include supervising up to 10 seasonal employees, and leading now removal activities according to the Waukesha County Airport Snow and Ice Control Plan.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Training on specialized equipment and techniques.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• The satisfaction of contributing to the improvement and safety of our Airport.

Employee well-being is promoted through a balanced work-life culture and through an exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee’s wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm and may be called upon at anytime to respond to emergency situations such as: snowstorms, windstorms, flooding, accidents, and fires. (During snow/de-icing operations, work schedule will consist of 12-hour rotating shifts.)

Successful candidates will be able to:

• Perform moderate to heavy manual labor for extended periods under variable weather conditions;
• Operate a variety of trucks and equipment necessary for the maintenance and repair of airport grounds and facilities; and,
• Establish and maintain effective working and public relations with coworkers, airport users, service providers, the public, vendors, and outside agencies
• Possess mechanical aptitude

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Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of “Leading the Way”, we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve.

Join our team and help us create an airport that not only takes flight but also inspires awe from the ground up!

Prior to hiring, successful candidates are subject to work/education/certification reference(s) verification, a criminal background and driver’s license check, and a Physical Exam consisting of a hearing test, physical, DOT Drug Test, musculoskeletal evaluation, and TB Assessment.

*The Airport Maintenance Worker is within the County’s Park Maintenance Worker classification specification.

Example of Dutie s

Under supervision to perform manual labor in the maintenance of designated Airport facility buildings, grounds, and equipment; and to perform other duties as required.

• Performs vegetation maintenance work which may include but not be limited to, brush cutting, mowing, tree trimming, and minor landscaping.
• Operates equipment for snow removal and de-icing operations.
• Inspects, maintains, and operates daily assigned equipment such as mowing, tree removal, painting, and vehicles to ensure continued safe and efficient operation.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment, facilities, and grounds.
• Assists Airport Manager/designee in prioritizing, directing, and supervising seasonal staff.
• Instructs employees in proper Airport maintenance activities and safety practices and procedures.
• Responds to emergency situations such as snowstorms, windstorms, flooding, accidents, fires. Member of the Airport emergency response team.
• Keeps records and makes reports.
• Establishes and maintains effective working and public relations with coworkers, airport users, service providers, the public, vendors, and outside agencies.
• Assists with airport special events.
• May perform daily airfield inspections, remove debris, mitigate wildlife hazards, and control and/or remove obstructions.
• May inspect air and landside pavements, report any defects and/or failures to pavement, fencing, signage, buildings ,etc.
• May perform office support duties including, but not limited to, data entry, responding to customer inquiries, and project coordination.
• Performs other duties as required.

*Work experience in airport and/or other facility’s grounds maintenance, and the operation of a variety of related trucks and equipment, is highly desirable.

*Possession of a Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License is highly desirable.

For further information on the Airport, check out our web page and social media platforms:

waukeshacounty.gov/public-works/airport/#

Facebook: /WaukeshaCountyAirport

Twitter: @WaukeshaAirport

LinkedIn:Waukesha County Airport/Crites Field

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

To view the full classification specification for Park Maintenance Worker click here.

Minimum Training & Experience Requirements
1. High school graduation or GED equivalent.
2. Previous experience in park maintenance work is desirable.
3. The following work assignments will require the possession of a valid Class ‘A’ Commercial Driver’s License from the State of Wisconsin within twelve (12) months of date of hire.
a. County Grounds Service Center
b. Natural Land Management

In addition to the above, candidates must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the essential job functions as listed in the Park Maintenance Worker ADA Essential Functions Worksheet. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Waukesha County providesa comprehensive compensation and benefits package including excellent health/dental/vision, life insurance, generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year), an exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. Amongst many other benefits, employees are recognized and valued through a pay for performance system. Successful candidates will be eligible for performance-based merit increases and non-base performance awards.

Employee well-being is promoted through a balanced work-life culture and through an exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee’s wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic.

About Us:

Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of “Leading the Way”, we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves “Is there a better way?”

Location:

Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs.

EEO:

Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County.

For further information visit:

https://www.waukeshacounty.gov

The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.