GROUNDSKEEPER-SEASONAL (Returning)

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.

• At least 18 years of age.
• 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. Persons hired by the Milwaukee Public Schools must have an insured personal vehicle for use on the job. Car allowance is provided.
• 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.
• Experience operating lawn equipment including mowers and trimmers.

This position is only for returning Seasonal Groundskeepers who worked in year 2024.

Applications for this position will be accepted through 11:59 PM CST on Sunday, March 23, 2025.

Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

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

• 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.