Airport Grounds Maintenance (Seasonal)

Waukesha County Human Resources
$10.98 - $21.97 Hourly
no benefits available for this position.
United States, Wisconsin, Waukesha
Oct 25, 2024
Description Waukesha County Airport is looking to hire up to 20 temporary, part-time workers to perform snow/de-icing duties and other related grounds maintenance work. 2024 hourly rate up to $21.97 dependent upon qualifications. This position requires the ability to work in all weather conditions. Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. ================================================ Prior to hiring, the successful candidate will be subject to work/education/certification reference(s) and a criminal background and driver's license check. Example of Duties Operates equipment for snow removal and de-icing under adverse weather conditions. Inspects, maintains, and operates daily assigned equipment to ensure continued safe and efficient operation of the airport. May be called upon at any time to respond to emergency situations such as: snowstorms, windstorms, flooding, accidents, fires. Establishes and maintains effective working and public relations with coworkers, airport users, service providers, the public, vendors, and outside agencies. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Essential Knowledge and Abilities Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safe work practices. Ability to operate a variety of trucks and equipment necessary for airport grounds maintenance. Ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor for extended periods under variable weather conditions. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Ability to establish and maintain effective working and public relations with co-workers, the public, vendors and outside agencies. Ability to effectively interact with sensitivity with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds, and persons of all ages and lifestyles. Ability to respond at any time to emergency situations such as: snowstorms, windstorms, flooding, traffic accidents, and fires. You must meet these minimum Training and Experience requirements: High school graduation or GED equivalent. Valid driver's license. Possess mechanical aptitude. Work experience in airport and/or other facility's grounds maintenance, and the operation of a variety of related trucks and equipment, is highly desirable. Possession of a valid Wisconsin Class A Commercial Driver's License is highly desirable. This position requires the ability to work in all weather conditions. Supplemental Information For further information on the Airport, check out our web page and social media platforms: airport@waukeshacounty.gov Facebook: /WaukeshaCountyAirport Twitter: @WaukeshaAirport LinkedIn: Waukesha County Airport/Crites Field Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities for minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County. ================================================================================= The recruitment will remain open until the positions have been filled. The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.