Seasonal Grounds Zoo Worker

Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support Enforcement, Combined Court Operations, Sheriffs 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 in the Department on Aging, those with Disabilities, and Veterans Affairs. Our employees also remain committed to serve the cultural, human, recreational and social needs of the entire community.

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Seasonal Grounds Zoo Worker

Milwaukee County Zoo

Hourly Pay Range: $10.36 - $17.82

Job Summary: The Seasonal Grounds Zoo Worker will assist in the general upkeep of operations of the Zoological Gardens and perform assigned duties to ensure a pleasurable, safe experience for all zoo visitors.

Essential Responsibilities

• Park clean up - Under general supervision: remove waste and recyclables, clean and pick paper, leaf blow and pick up leaves, remove snow and treat ice, and pick up and deliver animal food, browse, tables, chairs, and other items.

• Landscaping - Operate riding and push mowers, weed whips, and tillers. Aerate, plant, water, prune, weed, and remove evasive plants. Top dress, seed, and perform other landscape functions.

• Lead and Drive - Operate electric and /or gas driven carts and light duty trucks if possessing a valid Class D driver's license (could include plowing snow and going off zoo grounds to pick up trees for browse or items for the zoo). Lead a small crew of Zoo Workers to work under minimal supervision.

• Repair and operate - Perform routine maintenance to buildings, fencing, pavement, and equipment. Paint buildings and fences and operate a pressure washer. Operate equipment such as forklifts and skid loaders if possessing a valid Class D driver's license.

• Other - Provide information and direction to Zoo Visitors. Aid other staff and Zoo Visitors. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• 16 years of age or older (Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid Class D driver's license to operate riding and landscape equipment).
• Basic knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets.
• Able to lift/carry up to 50lbs and push/pull up to 75lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid United States Driver's License (Class D).
• Valid Class B Driver's License.
• Valid Class A CDL.
• Forklift and Skid Steer trained and certified.

NOTE: This original application is open to permanent residents of the United States. Appointee must establish residency in the state of Wisconsin within six months of start date and maintain such residency during incumbency. In accordance with Section 11, Rule 3 of the Civil Service Rules a non-competitive examination will be held for this position. The non-competitive examination will consist of criteria deemed appropriate by the Director of Human Resources.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION

Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.

• Zoological Department, 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America