Zoo Seasonal Grounds Worker

Milwaukee County•Milwaukee, WI

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Milwaukee County is searching for authentic people who are out to change the game and bring their whole selves to work every day. Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support, Combined Court Operations, Sheriff's Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors and those with Disabilities in Aging and Disability Services, and Veterans in Veterans Services. Our employees also remain committed to serving the cultural, human, recreational, and social needs of the entire community. Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are searching for Changemakers to come and join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County! Seasonal Grounds Zoo Worker Milwaukee County Zoo Hourly Pay Range: $11.23 - $23.87

Requirements

Authorized to work in the United States.
Must be at least 16 years old
Basic knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as Outlook, LMS, and spreadsheets.
Able to lift, carry up to 50lbs.
Able to push, and pull up to 75 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a Driver’s License
Forklift Certified

Responsibilities

Under general supervision to remove waste, recyclables; to clean and pick paper; to leaf blow and pick up leaves, to remove snow and treat ice, to pick up and deliver animal food, browse, tables, chairs and other items.
To operate riding and push mowers, weed whips, tillers, to aerate, plant, water, prune, weed, removal of evasive plants, to top dress, seed and perform other landscape functions.
If possesses a valid Class D driver’s license is able to operate electric and /or gas driven carts and light duty trucks; to lead a small crew of Zoo Workers; to work under minimal supervision. Driving could include plowing snow, going off zoo grounds to pick up trees for browse, items for the zoo.
To do routine maintenance to buildings, fencing, pavement, and equipment, to paint buildings, fences, operate a pressure washer, and if has a valid Class D driver’s license operate equipment such as fork lifts and skid loaders.
To provide information and direction to Zoo Visitors, to lend assistance to other staff and Zoo Visitors, other jobs and duties that may be assigned