Lead Park Maintenance Worker – Central Operations

Lead Park Maintenance Worker – Full Time

Hourly Range: $25.11 $37.65 per /hr

Closing Date: April 20,2025 or sooner upon receiving 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

Responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of a park unit to ensure quality facilities and amenities and a safe environment; preserve and enhance department assets; ensure quality service and product delivery.

Job Responsibilities

• Personnel management – Participate in and recommend hiring of seasonal park operations staff & provide daily supervision including job assignments, performance appraisals, workforce development, and establishing priorities to ensure the success of the Park Unit and the Department’s strategies.
• Turf and grounds maintenance – Maintain park green space to include, but not limited to, mowing, trimming, fertilization, aerification, seeding, weeding, planting, mulching, and irrigation. Athletic field and sport court maintenance.
• Athletic Fields and other Recreation Facility Maintenance – 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 ice rinks, natural or rinks with chillers.
• Building and amenity maintenance – Maintain buildings and facilities such as pavilions, shelters, service yards, clubhouses, pool buildings, to include, but not limited to, general cleaning, rental set up, waxing and stripping floors, graffiti removal, inspection, build and repair picnic tables.
• Parkway, path, and parking lot maintenance – Maintain park roadways, drives, parking lots, and pathways to include, but not limited to, cold patching, line striping, cleaning catch basins, snow removal, and salting.
• Equipment Maintenance – Inspect and maintain all equipment and tools related to the performance of job duties.
• Administration – Process purchase requests; inventory supplies; process work orders, assist with project management; maintain logs; ensure relevant safety codes and regulations are followed.
• Aquatic facility maintenance and operation – 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.
• Special assignments and projects – Participate on special project teams; community outreach efforts; and other duties as assigned.

Required Education, License/Certification and Experience

• Current resident of WI.
• Valid Driver’s License required and must be maintained throughout employment.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• One (1) year or more of work experience in Grounds, Landcapre, or Park Maintenance required.
• At least 6 months of supervisory experience preferred/not required–Any Parks/Maintenance-related area.

License –

• Cat. 3.0 pesticide certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Class “B” CDL must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Class “A” preferred.
• First Aid and CPR must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

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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