Playground Parks Worker - Seasonal (III - Advanced)

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Parks Playground Worker - Seasonal (III - Advanced)

Hourly Range: $13.26 - $16.58 /hr.

Summary -

Responsible for assisting in the day-to-day maintenance and repairs of Parks playgrounds maintaining a safe environment.

Responsibilities -

Playground Inspections - Assist Playground Technician in performing scheduled safety inspections at each playground. Conduct routine safety audits of each playground. When issues arise has the training and experience to know when to make repairs and when to take equipment out of use.

Playground Repairs - Assist Playground Technician in properly making repairs according to manufacturer's specifications.

Grounds and Facility Maintenance - Replenish, grade and level playground surfacing material. Minor landscape regrading and turf restoration. Remove litter and graffiti.

Provide assistance to skilled trades / Utility Shop work - Assist all skilled trades / Utility Shop work as needed.

Equipment maintenance - Inspect and maintain all equipment and tools related to the performance of job duties.

Minimum Requirements -

• Current resident of Wisconsin.
• Valid WI Driver's License
• High School Diploma
• At least One (1) year of minor maintenance experience.
• Ability to lift/carry/pull/push 50 lbs.

Preferred -

• Grounds maintenance experience preferred
• CDL preferred

• Motorized equipment experience preferred. (Skidster, Compact loader)

NOTE: This original application is open to permanent residents of the state of Wisconsin at the time of application. In accordance with Section 11, Rule 3 of the Civil 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

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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.

• Milwaukee, WI, USA