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Park Worker Seasonal - North, South or Central Region

Milwaukee County

Milwaukee (WI)

On-site

USD 10,000 - 60,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

Join an innovative team at Milwaukee County Parks as a Park Worker! This role offers a unique opportunity to work outdoors, maintain beautiful parks, and engage with the community. You'll be responsible for ensuring quality services and a safe environment while enjoying flexible schedules. Ideal candidates are passionate about parks and possess a strong work ethic. If you're ready to contribute to a vibrant community and make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Flexible schedules
Community engagement opportunities
Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

  • Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
  • Grounds maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain parks, parkways, and facilities.
  • Inspect and maintain all equipment and tools.

Skills

Park maintenance
Equipment maintenance
Teamwork
Positive attitude

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Turf maintenance equipment
Grounds maintenance tools

Job description

Park Worker Seasonal - North, South or Central Region
Job Description
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, Community Reintegration Center, 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.

We are searching for Changemakers to 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!

Operations Park Worker III – Advanced Seasonal

Hourly Pay range of $12.03 - $23.71

Come and join the Milwaukee County Parks Operations and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County Parks! As a Park Worker Operations, you will be a part of a family you can connect with, grow with, and have fun with!

Flexible Schedules

Opportunity to explore Milwaukee County Parks

Do You Have What It Takes?

Do people notice your positive attitude, your work ethic, and enjoy working outside? Do you have the ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced and team-focused environment? A successful candidate will be passionate about parks and bring their enthusiasm with them to work each and every day!

Summary -

Responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of a park unit to ensure quality services, facilities and amenities and a safe environment.

Responsibilities –

  • Park maintenance - Maintain parks, parkways, facilities and amenities including, but not limited to, mowing, athletic field preparation, rental facility cleaning and prep, shoveling, plowing, wading pool operations, debris removal, weeding, pruning, planting and watering trees.
  • Equipment Maintenance and Operation - Inspect and maintain all equipment and tools related to the performance of job duties. Operate turf and grounds maintenance equipment.

Minimum Requirements –

  • Current resident of WI
  • A valid WI Driver’s License
  • Ability to push/pull/carry/lift 50 lbs.
  • 16 years of age during application.

Preferred –

Grounds maintenance experience preferred

NOTE: This original application is open to permanent residents of the state of Wisconsin at the time of application. In accordance withSection 11, Rule3 of theCivil Service Rules a non-competitive examination will be held for this position. The non-competitive examination will consist of criteria deemed appropriate by the Director of Human Resources.

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.

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