Airport Maintenance Worker - Seasonal

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.

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. If disability related accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936. For application inquiries please contact careers@milwaukeecountywi.gov.

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Department - Maintenance

Hourly Pay - $21.29 per hour

Job Summary: After completing initial training, work shifts as needed. Seasonal staff will be called in for active snow removal efforts and to be on standby in preparation for impending snow. Areas of responsibility for snow removal to include on and off the airfield and in the public areas of the Airport. In addition to snow removal operations, seasonals will also be responsible for landscaping of grounds, litter and trash clean up, operating and maintain equipment and vehicles, and other tasks, as necessary.

• Perform snow removal - Perform Snow Removal Operations as needed during winter weather.

• Operate motorized vehicles - Operate motorized vehicles, including pickup trucks with trailers, riding mowers, weed eaters and leaf blowers.

• Mow and trim grass - Mow and trim grass on Airport grounds and outlying properties owned by the Airport.

• Maintain flower beds - Maintain flower beds. Plant, cultivate, pull weed and fertilize.

• Pick litter and sweep pavements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current resident of WI.
• Current valid WI Driver's License.
• Valid CDL preferred.
• High school diploma or G. E. D. equivalency preferred.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 60 lbs. and push/pull up to 60Ibs. is required.
• Able to work long hours during emergency situations and in adverse weather is required.

THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE OMNIBUS TRANSPORTATION TESTING ACT OF 1991 AND THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS, INCLUDING MANDATORY DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING, APPLY TO THESE POSITIONS. THE APPOINTING DEPARTMENT WILL CONDUCT A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION WITH PREVIOUS EMPLOYERS AND DRUG TESTING OF ALL CANDIDATES CERTIFIED FOR APPOINTMENT.

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.

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.