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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!

Trails Crew - Park Worker (Seasonal)

8-hour shift (7am-3pm)

Seasonal, Hourly

Hourly Range: $13.00 - $16.25/hr

Parks Equity Statement: Milwaukee County Parks is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse work force that is demographically and racially representative of Milwaukee County residents. Milwaukee County Parks leadership is committed to honoring diverse experiences, perspectives, and unique identities, while fostering work environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Do You Have What it Takes?

Do people notice your positive attitude, your work ethic, and excellent communication skills? Do you have the ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced and team-focused environment? A successful candidate will be passionate about parks and community and bring their enthusiasm with them to work each and every day!

We Need YOU!

Job Summary

This position will maintain hiking, mountain biking, and the Oak Leaf trails through trimming back bush, installing signs, addressing erosion issues, removing fallen logs, and etc. This position would also require interested applicants to have an interest in learning and being involved in physical outside work.

Job Responsibilities

• Trail and park facility operations - Maintain soft and hard surface trails by trimming, mowing, clearing dead fall, installing signs, removing graffiti, picking up trash, remove invasive plants, etc. Additionally, cooperating across other parks divisions and outside organizations to execute the above tasks.
• Planning - Use GIS and other software to plan for trail reroutes, existing inventory and proposed signs, and plan for trail closures and expansions.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ability to properly or safely operate: DR mower, chainsaws, brushsaws, work trucks, loppers, hand saws, mattocks, shovels, drills, shovels, ladders, etc.
• Ability to push, pull, carry and lift up to 25 lbs.

Required Education, License/Certification and Experiences

• Sixteen (16) years of age or older upon application required
• Valid Wisconsin Driver's License required and must be maintained throughout employment

Note: This Original Examination is open to all qualified applicants authorized to work in the United States. In accordance with Rule III section 11 of the Civil Service Rules a non-competitive examination will be held for this position. The non-competitive examination will consist of a review of candidate materials, education and related experience.

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.

• 5300 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53208, USA