Lead Facilities Grounds Worker

Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.; and ability to push and pull up to 150 lbs. on a regular basis
• Must be able to operate all equipment and perform all work assignments in conformance with safety requirements, including utilizing personal protective equipment whenever necessary.
• Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including lawn mowers, weed eaters, chippers, edger, chainsaws, hand tools, shovels, hoes, rakes, pruning equipment, etc.
• Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Much of the work involves heavy lifting and carrying of materials, bending, stooping, standing, and walking while doing the grounds activities.
• Ability to operate vehicles, mowers/rider, front loader, lifts and compactors.
• Ability to operate Power tools, ladder, scaffolding, PC's, Chainsaws, Chipper
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow through on written instructions.
• Ability to listen, understand, and follow through on verbal instructions.
• Ability to develop and maintain respectful and cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to work as a team with others
• Ability to work independently and without close supervision.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in performing assigned tasks.
• DAS Equity Statement: DAS is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse work force that is demographically and racially representative of Milwaukee County residents. DAS leadership is committed to honoring diverse experiences, perspectives, and unique identities, while fostering work environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
• NOTE: This original application is open to permanent residents of the state of Wisconsin at the time of application. 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.

Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.; and ability to push and pull up to 150 lbs. on a regular basis
• Must be able to operate all equipment and perform all work assignments in conformance with safety requirements, including utilizing personal protective equipment whenever necessary.
• Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including lawn mowers, weed eaters, chippers, edger, chainsaws, hand tools, shovels, hoes, rakes, pruning equipment, etc.
• Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Much of the work involves heavy lifting and carrying of materials, bending, stooping, standing, and walking while doing the grounds activities.
• Ability to operate vehicles, mowers/rider, front loader, lifts and compactors.
• Ability to operate Power tools, ladder, scaffolding, PC's, Chainsaws, Chipper
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow through on written instructions.
• Ability to listen, understand, and follow through on verbal instructions.
• Ability to develop and maintain respectful and cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to work as a team with others
• Ability to work independently and without close supervision.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in performing assigned tasks.
• DAS Equity Statement: DAS is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse work force that is demographically and racially representative of Milwaukee County residents. DAS leadership is committed to honoring diverse experiences, perspectives, and unique identities, while fostering work environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
• NOTE: This original application is open to permanent residents of the state of Wisconsin at the time of application. 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.