Facilities Grounds Worker II

Milwaukee County•Milwaukee, WI

2d•$18 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Milwaukee County is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team and contribute to the diverse operations across various departments, including Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support, Sheriff's Department, Parks, Public Works, and more. The county offers a wide range of interesting jobs for those who want to make a difference in the community, along with a competitive benefit package. This specific role, Facilities Ground Worker II, is part of the Maintenance Operations within Facilities Management. The position is responsible for maintaining the appearance, safety, and functionality of facilities and grounds, operating commercial vehicles requiring a CDL with an airbrake endorsement, performing skilled grounds maintenance, operating heavy equipment, and driving specialized vehicles to support facility operations. The county operates facilities 24/7, 365 days a year, requiring candidates to be available for all shifts, weekends, and holidays.

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 CDL-required vehicles and heavy equipment, involving inspection and troubleshooting of building systems.
Completes assigned work through an electronic work order system using electronic notepads, conducts regular facility inspections to identify and report issues, and performs routine inspections and maintenance of grounds equipment and CDL-required vehicles with airbrakes.
Performs maintenance requested by tenants or facilities staff, responds to complex requests or situations promptly, and documents completed work.
Maintains grounds by mowing, trimming lawns, and cleaning grounds, including emptying outdoor trash bins. Performs advanced tasks such as tree removal, trimming, and stormwater pond maintenance. Operates and maintains Bobcat, Backhoes, and Frontend Loaders for advanced groundskeeping tasks.
Trains or guides Facilities Grounds Worker 1 staff, assists with special projects, events, or emergency response (e.g., storm cleanup), and may act on behalf of the Lead on projects or in the Lead's absence.
Clears walkways, roads, sidewalks, and parking areas of snow, ice, or debris using plows or other heavy equipment. Plows and salts roads using a 106 Series Truck and performs snow removal using a Frontend Loader, working on a regular and emergency basis.
Supports moves, quality assurance, and coordination of facilities-related tenant requests. Supports events and other facilities tasks as assigned by the Supervisor. Uses vehicles and trailers equipped with airbrakes for moving and hauling materials.
Operates and maintains a variety of heavy vehicles requiring a CDL with airbrakes, snowplows/salters, trucks with trailers, and other specialized equipment (e.g., large mowers, loaders, backhoes, skid steers). Performs inspections on all assigned vehicles.
Performs other related duties as assigned.