Facilities Grounds Worker II

Milwaukee County•Milwaukee, WI

7d•$18 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Milwaukee County is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team. This role is crucial for maintaining the appearance, safety, and functionality of Milwaukee County's facilities and grounds. The position involves operating commercial vehicles, performing skilled grounds maintenance, and operating heavy equipment. Milwaukee County offers a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to serving the diverse needs of the community.

Requirements

Current resident of the State of Wisconsin.
HS Diploma/GED equivalent.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B with air brake endorsement required.
At least One (1) or more years of work experience in Groundskeeping, landscaping or facilities maintenance or related.
Basic knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets.
Willing to work any assigned shift and be on call for emergency situations.
The ability to lift/carry up to 50lbs; push/pull up to 150lbs. on a regular basis.
Must be able to work in all Milwaukee County facilities including secured detention/high-security facilities and work in areas with sensitive information and assets.
Applicants must successfully undergo a criminal history background check to establish security clearance for Milwaukee County facilities and maintain this clearance throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of safe vehicle operation, airbrake systems, and DOT regulations.
Strong attention to detail & commitment to safety.
Mechanical skills for equipment maintenance preferred.
Leading teams or supervisory experience preferred.
Must have availability to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, overtime, shift rotations and holidays as needed or emergency response (e.g., snow removal).

Responsibilities

Performs routine and preventative maintenance tasks on vehicles and equipment, including inspection and troubleshooting of building systems.
Completes work orders using an electronic system and conducts regular facility inspections to identify and report issues.
Performs maintenance requested by tenants or facilities staff, responding promptly and documenting completed work.
Maintains grounds by mowing, trimming, cleaning, and emptying trash bins. Performs advanced tasks such as tree removal, stormwater pond maintenance, and operating heavy equipment like Bob Cats, Back Hoes, and Frontend Loaders.
Trains or guides Facilities Grounds Worker 1 staff, assists with special projects, events, or emergency response, and may act on behalf of the Lead.
Clears walkways, roads, sidewalks, and parking areas of snow, ice, or debris using plows or other heavy equipment, including plowing and salting roads.
Supports moves, quality assurance, and coordination of facilities-related tenant requests, as well as events and other tasks assigned by the Supervisor.
Operates and maintains a variety of heavy vehicles requiring a CDL with airbrakes, snowplows/salters, trucks with trailers, and other specialized equipment.
Performs inspections on all assigned vehicles.
Other related duties as assigned.