Zoo Maintenance Worker
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!
Requirements
- Current resident of Wisconsin.
- Possession of a Wisconsin Driver’s License, able to be maintained throughout employment.
- Possession of a High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- At least one (1) year of work experience in the building trades or as a facilities or maintenance worker.
- Able to lift/carry up to 50lbs and push/pull up to 100lbs.
- Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, and shift rotations.
Nice To Haves
- Training in building trades
Responsibilities
- Repair and maintain Zoo structures, equipment, enclosures, to change lights, belts, and filters, to clean, grease, and lubricate, repair walls, doors, locks, windows, and screens, to do minor electrical and plumbing repairs, to monitor HVAC equipment, to maintain records.
- Fabricate, design and build crates, cages, fencing, to alter function of equipment, to construct shelving, carts, furniture. props, and much more.
- Restore parts of the Zoo using skills such as Carpentry, painting, roofing, drywall and much more.
- Send out and check Emails, work orders, and using our LMS for trainings.
- Assist with animal moves, to assist skilled trades, and other jobs and duties that maybe assigned.
Benefits
- competitive benefit package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
