Mke Parks Worker

The MKE Parks Worker conducts routine and unscheduledmaintenance and repairs on City of Milwaukee Parks grounds and equipment.This position involves hands-on-work ensuring City ofMilwaukee parks are safe clean and enjoyable for residents and visitorsalike.

Parks Grounds Maintenance and Playground Equipment Repair

• Cut grass areas using a commercial riding lawnmower; trim and edge grounds using electric string/line trimmers; occasionally trim brush and bushes utilizing a hedge trimmer.
• Inspect and repair park playground equipment site amenities and furnishings.
• Maintain safety surfacing material.
• Plant and maintain vegetation for turf trees and perennials.
• Perform tree pruning and removal of branches and leaves.
• Perform general ground upkeep including collection removal and proper disposal of trash from receptacles and litter.
• Perform snow removal functions of sidewalks and playground areas using shovels electric power broom electric blower and/or single-stage snow blower and salt application on appropriate surfaces.

The MKE Parks Worker must be willing and able to do thefollowing:

• Work a flexible schedule including emergencies special events and projects evenings weekends and holidays as needed on short notice.
• Be subject to working weekends and holidays 1st and 2nd shift.
• Properly lift and move objects weighing up to 100 pounds occasionally 50 pounds frequently and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Work from ladders at heights of up to 15 feet.
• Meet the physical demands of the job including frequent standing walking twisting bending climbing stairs and lifting and pushing items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work outdoors in variable and extreme weather conditions (e.g. heat cold rain wind and snow).
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary including safety shoes hard hat ear protection and safety glasses.
• Conduct proper and safe handling of illegally pumped materials and/or potentially hazardous items such as glass syringes hot coals wasp/bee nests or dead animals and pests.

1. Regular status as a City of Milwaukee employee having successfully completed a probationary period for a civil service position or status as a City of Milwaukee employee in a fixed-term position.
2. Six months of experience performing general facilities grounds or landscape maintenance.
3. Certified Park Safety Inspector (CPSI) training within twelve months of appointment and as a condition of passing probation.
4. Valid Wisconsin drivers License at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
5. Good driving record at the time of appointment and throughout employment.

Technical

• Knowledge of basic construction repair and maintenance techniques and tools.
• Ability to learn playground safety and accessibility standards.
• Ability to use equipment such as a commercial riding lawnmower string trimmer leaf blower snowblower hedge trimer string trimmer and hand tools such as saw hammer wrench drill screwdriver and various shovels.
• Ability to perform lawn care and maintenance work.
• Ability to operate landscape equipment including riding lawnmowers trimmers and hedgers.
• Ability to operate small powered and hand tools.
• Ability to perform minor equipment repairs and routine maintenance.
• Ability to operate job-related vehicles including lawn mowers snow removal equipment automobiles vans and small or medium-duty trucks.
• Ability to drive light-duty commercial trucks up to 26 in length.
• Ability to take accurate measurements.
• Ability to interpret assembly instructions diagrams and simple architectural plans.
• Ability to perform minor landscaping and groundskeeping duties.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance work orders and other job-related forms.

The current starting salary rate (Pay Range 8CN) is$50130annuallyand the resident incentive starting salary for City of Milwaukee residentsis$52135annually. Appointment will be made in accordancewith the provisions of the salary ordinance.

THE SELECTION PROCESSwill be job-related and willconsist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of related educationexperience and accomplishments an evaluation of written communicationinterviews and/or other assessment methods. The Department of Public Worksreserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to proceed in theselection process. Information from the selection process will be used to makea hiring decision. Selected candidates will be transferred and/or promoted tothe position.

INITIAL FILING DATEThe selection process willbe held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt ofapplications may be discontinued at any time after this date without priornotice. However recruitment may continue until the Citys needs are met. Theapplicant is responsible for attending all phases of the selection process atthe time and place designated by the hiring authority.

NOTE:Transfer/Promotional Opportunities andPromotional Examinations are not open to Milwaukee Public Schools employees orto the public. Only current City of Milwaukee employees and civilian personnelin MFD and MPD hired through a City Service Commission process who havesuccessfully completed a probationary period for a Civil Service position orwho have status as a City of Milwaukee employee in a fixed-term position willbe considered. Individuals with exempt provisional temporary or emergencyappointments are not eligible for transfer.

• APPLICATIONSand further information may be accessed by visitinghttps:// you would like assistance completing an application please contact the Department of Employee Relations at or.
• The Department of Employee Relations is in City Hall 200 E Wells St Room 706 Milwaukee WI 53202.

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and isan equal opportunity employer.