Provide basic upkeep to outdoor recreation facilities in the City of Milwaukee.

• Athletic field maintenance; fertilizing, aerating and tree pruning.
• Athletic field and court preparation; grass cutting and trimming, field layout and line marking.
• Daily inspection and cleaning of recreation site field houses and grounds.
• Inspection and minor repair to tot lot equipment, bleacher and player bench boards, tennis nets, wind screens and game cabinets.
• Operation of various lawn and garden equipment and small trucks.
• Other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Reports to the Recreation Facilities Supervisor. Various trainings provided.

• At least 18 years of age or a high school graduate at time of application.
• Good physical condition. Seasonal Groundskeepers must be able to lift more than 50 pounds for long periods of time.
• Candidates must possess a valid State of Wisconsin motor vehicle operations license at time of appointment and throughout employment. Candidates must have a good driving record. Driving records will be checked prior to job offer.
• Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Candidates must sign a release authorizing the City to receive the results of any drug and alcohol tests conducted by previous employers during the past two years if those tests were required by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

As of November 1, 2021, all MPS employees are required to be fully vaccinated. The health and safety of our staff and students is our number one priority. As a result, all offers of employment are contingent on the candidate showing proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (currently one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine) to pass the pre-employment requirements. Individuals with medical issues or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an accommodation from the vaccine requirement.

• Experience operating lawn equipment including mowers and trimmers.
• Ability to drive trucks with trailers.

• Ability to read and interpret maintenance and repair manuals. Knowledge of basic math.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work independently.
• Ability to maintain outdoor athletic fields and work from ladders, and elevated positions.
• Ability to transfer objects weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to drive and operate vehicles including dump trucks, tractors, and pickup trucks.

This is a highly physical job, primarily working outdoors during the spring and summer months.

Equal Opportunity

The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability.

In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released must submit a written statement to that effect to the Department of Human Capital. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.