Lead Facilities Grounds Worker

Milwaukee County•Milwaukee, WI

18h•$21 - $32

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Lead Facilities Grounds Worker acts as a lead person performing specialized operations in Facilities buildings or operational areas, maintaining buildings and grounds. The role manages and coordinates workflow as needed and responds to more complex inquiries or situations. The position supports building and grounds maintenance, tenant requests, skilled trades, facilities events, and routine and emergency grounds operations. It also monitors building automation systems and manages work orders to ensure requests are completed and closed out promptly.

Requirements

Must reside in Wisconsin at the time of application and maintain Wisconsin residency as required by the posting.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid Wisconsin driver's license, maintained throughout employment.
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement, maintained throughout employment.
At least three years of work experience in a grounds and maintenance setting.
Basic knowledge of related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets.
Must successfully undergo a criminal history background check to maintain security clearance for Milwaukee County facilities.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and regularly push and pull up to 150 pounds.
Ability to operate equipment and perform assignments safely, including using personal protective equipment when necessary.
Physical ability to operate machinery and equipment such as lawn mowers, weed eaters, chippers, edgers, chainsaws, hand tools, shovels, hoes, rakes, and pruning equipment.
Physical ability to operate a motor vehicle and perform work involving heavy lifting and carrying, bending, stooping, standing, and walking.
Ability to operate vehicles, riding mowers, front loaders, lifts, compactors, power tools, ladders, scaffolding, PCs, chainsaws, and chippers.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions and to understand and follow verbal instructions.
Ability to develop and maintain respectful, cooperative working relationships and work as part of a team.
Ability to work independently without close supervision and exercise independent judgment and initiative.

Nice To Haves

Pesticide 7.1 Structural Applicator license.
Boiler Operator license.
Forklift certification.
High lift certification.

Responsibilities

Act as the lead when a supervisor is not present by overseeing workflow, training new staff, helping implement or develop procedures, coordinating work, and responding to complex inquiries or situations.
Perform corrective maintenance requested by tenants or Facilities staff, including general maintenance, light bulb replacement, opening and closing facilities, monitoring facilities, and work outside normal building hours.
Carry out work schedules, maintenance tasks, and programs; assist with repairs and preventative or routine maintenance throughout buildings and grounds.
Assist with mapping assets and creating preventative maintenance tasks in City Works.
Assist skilled trades with building and grounds care and maintenance, including working under their direction or one-on-one to provide service and maintenance coverage.
Provide general building support for moves, quality assurance, and coordination of tenant facilities requests; support events and other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Perform regular and emergency snow removal and salting on walkways, sidewalks, parking lots, and roadways, including operating plows.
Mow and trim grass using large riding equipment; maintain storm ponds; perform tree removal and trimming; and operate heavy equipment and loaders.
Manage the work order system by ensuring customer requests are completed promptly and closing work orders when work is complete.
Monitor the building automated system (BAS) for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.