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!

Job Summary: To preserve and maintain the Zoo's outward appearance by keeping Zoo clean, mow grass and trim, and snow removal. To deliver animal food, animal bedding, and remove animal waste. To assist with moving of Zoo's animal collection, satisfy zoo's interdepartmental requests such as relocating furniture, light remodeling and improvements, and special event set ups and care. It also assists in maintaining our small equipment as well as our large equipment. Operate equipment to load, unload trucks, transport items throughout the park, and landscaping. To provide the heavy lifting, backbone of the behind-the-scenes services to all of the zoo's departments.

Work Schedule: Ability to regularly work early morning, mid-day, evenings, and weekends as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

• General Cleanup of Zoo Grounds - Removes garbage from trash bins, picks up litter, and uses blower to clean walkways. Uses pressure washer to clean up stained concrete and to clean garbage cans.
• Snow Removal - Uses various snow removal equipment and shovels to remove snow from drives and walkways. Spread salt to prevent accidents.
• Leaf Removal - Collect leaves and clear roof drains and gutters during fall months. Uses various blowing and collection equipment to remove fallen leaves from the Zoo during the Fall season.
• Assist in building and repair of wood fencing.
• Perform minor repairs and improvements of grounds and grounds equipment: Spread woodchips or other landscape materials in Zoo. Repair picnic tables, benches, fences, damaged turf, equipment and build various types of wood fencing. Dig holes, install signs in the ground, paint anything needed to improve the park appearance. Assist with propping and animal exhibit landscaping and improvement work. Minor repairs to vehicles. Light, in-house repairs to our buildings, garages, and other facilities and structures.
• Assist Horticulture and Forestry - Assist in removing fallen trees, help plant trees, help with landscaping, including spreading topsoil and mulch. Assist with using a woodchipper to clear cut branches. Assist in removal of invasives and then replanting/reforesting cleared areas.
• Assist Vehicle Machine Operators - Assist Vehicle Machine Operators with food delivery, animal bedding, animal waste removal, load/unload deliveries, use forklift to transport/load/unload, and various other duties- assist with cleaning and maintaining vocal screens and box of animal waste, grease and clean all equipment, skids, forklift, and heavy equipment.
• Attends meetings and completes all required training. On rare occasions, the Grounds Worker may be required to assist custodial staff.
• Properly and safely operate pickup trucks, golf carts, utility vehicles, forklifts, blowers, pressure washers, basic hand tools, lawn cutting equipment and snow removal equipment.
• Ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Other duties as assigned: Includes attending meetings and completing all required training. On rare occasions, may be required to assist EVS (custodial) staff. Assist in training, leading and mentoring seasonal staff. Various light remodeling and improvement tasks such as building and installing shelving, building structures for animal enrichment, install flooring, light carpentry work, and other light construction projects as needed. Use power hand tools, haul material using box truck and a truck and trailer. Collect "browse" for animal feeding/enrichment. Operate skid steer to be more efficient completing any assigned tasks. Operate essentially as a moving company for moving various large, heavy and all items needed from buildings, basements, offices, etc.

Required Education, License/Certification and Experience

• Current residency within the State of Wisconsin required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Valid Wisconsin Driver's License required and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook programs required.
• Previous grounds maintenance work experience preferred.
• Previous work experience in landscaping or lawn services preferred.

• Previous work experience in snow removal preferred.
• Previous work experience in general building maintenance preferred.
• Previous work experience or ability to fix small engines or vehicles preferred.

Closing Time - May 09, 2024 @ 10:59 pm or upon receiving 50 applications.

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.

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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.

• 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA
• Milwaukee, WI, USA