Urban Landscaper

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Urban Landscaper to join our team at the City of Waukesha. As a Seasonal Maintenance Worker, you will be responsible for performing various tasks related to grounds maintenance, buildings maintenance, and forestry maintenance.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all aspects of grounds maintenance, including turf and plant material installation and maintenance, maintenance of athletic fields, set up and maintenance of playground equipment, custodial duties, and rubbish collection.
• Use hand and power tools, operate power mowers, string trimmers, gas hedge shears, tractors, trucks, and other green industry-related equipment.
• Assist with special events set up and clean up.
• Perform buildings maintenance duties in the City's buildings, parks, or other properties, including janitorial duties, painting, and general building maintenance.
• Maintenance and thorough cleaning of restrooms, park shelters, and other facilities.
• Opening and closing of park shelter restrooms.
• Painting signs and interiors and exteriors of buildings.
• Assist with special events set up and clean up.
• Assist the Arborists in all aspects of urban forestry work, including tree planting, pruning, removals, chipping brush, diagnostics, and treatment.

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older and able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to complete work assignments by working independently or without direct supervision.
• Must demonstrate proper public relations skills.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and good driving record.

Work Environment:

The work is performed mostly outdoors. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate equipment and machinery. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, prolonged visual concentration, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently exposed to adverse weather conditions, including wetness and humidity, and to other unpleasant conditions, such as dust, odors, and noise.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Waukesha is an Equal Opportunity Employer.