Parks Maintenance Worker
3 days ago
United States
North Central Association of Assessing Officers
Full-time
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We are a team of professionals who strive to find new and better ways to improve our residents' experiences. This Parks Maintenance Worker position performs manual labor and semi-skilled labor related to DPW operations to maintain Wauwatosa parks and greenspace, provides customer service and support to parks users, and operates a variety of tools and equipment related to assigned duties. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn to perform assigned activities with detailed instructions as to specific procedures to be followed. Parks Maintenance Workers are expected to learn to operate a variety of equipment.
The hours for this position are 6:30 am-4:30 pm and the schedule is on a repeating rotation, as follows:
Week A: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
Week B: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Week D: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
The starting pay for this position is $25.17
- $27.96 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Further increases to the top of the salary band, which is $32.16 for 2026, will be based on performance. The City of Wauwatosa provides an excellent benefits package, on-site fitness centers, meaningful work, and more Operates a wide variety municipal vehicles and other construction/maintenance equipment, such as front-end loader, street sweepers, lawn mowers, articulated tractors and CDL snow plowing and anti-icing equipment. Performs maintenance and janitorial work at parks facilities: buildings, grounds, play equipment, athletic fields, etc. Performs manual labor or semi-skilled labor outdoors regardless of weather. Reports for overtime work as assigned during public works emergencies. Performs snow and ice control on sidewalks and streets both manually and with power equipment. Updates and completes digital work orders and GIS based inventories from the field. Prunes, sprays, cultivates, plants, transplants, waters, fertilizes, mulches, and removes shrubs and flowers. Leads seasonal employees in the day to day operation and maintenance of the City’s parks and greenspace. Performs basic maintenance of equipment including greasing, washing, fueling and winterizing. Assists forestry crews with tree pruning operations, as needed. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s Degree in horticulture, urban forestry, or closely related field preferred. No experience required, but two years’ experience in the performance of manual or semi-skilled tasks and operation of heavy or medium duty trucks preferred. Prior experience in trade work (such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing custodial work, building maintenance, or masonry) preferred. Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) must be obtained within two months of hire and Class B CDL must be obtained within one year of hire. This time frame may be extended based on availability of internal training resources. General mechanical knowledge and ability to learn maintenance skills. Ability to apply proper construction and maintenance/repair methods or practices utilized in a municipal public works environment. Ability to provide good customer service and interact professionally with customers. Ability to report for emergency overtime assignments as required. In evaluating candidates for this position, The City of Wauwatosa may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position. Must have the physical ability to operate all required equipment. Must possess the physical stamina necessary to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time outdoors in variable weather conditions. This position requires both indoor and outdoor work with infrequent exposure to weather extremes, asbestos, chemical substances, dust, fumes, noise, humidity, and odors.
- $27.96 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Further increases to the top of the salary band, which is $32.16 for 2026, will be based on performance. The City of Wauwatosa provides an excellent benefits package, on-site fitness centers, meaningful work, and more Operates a wide variety municipal vehicles and other construction/maintenance equipment, such as front-end loader, street sweepers, lawn mowers, articulated tractors and CDL snow plowing and anti-icing equipment. Performs maintenance and janitorial work at parks facilities: buildings, grounds, play equipment, athletic fields, etc. Performs manual labor or semi-skilled labor outdoors regardless of weather. Reports for overtime work as assigned during public works emergencies. Performs snow and ice control on sidewalks and streets both manually and with power equipment. Updates and completes digital work orders and GIS based inventories from the field. Prunes, sprays, cultivates, plants, transplants, waters, fertilizes, mulches, and removes shrubs and flowers. Leads seasonal employees in the day to day operation and maintenance of the City’s parks and greenspace. Performs basic maintenance of equipment including greasing, washing, fueling and winterizing. Assists forestry crews with tree pruning operations, as needed. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s Degree in horticulture, urban forestry, or closely related field preferred. No experience required, but two years’ experience in the performance of manual or semi-skilled tasks and operation of heavy or medium duty trucks preferred. Prior experience in trade work (such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing custodial work, building maintenance, or masonry) preferred. Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) must be obtained within two months of hire and Class B CDL must be obtained within one year of hire. This time frame may be extended based on availability of internal training resources. General mechanical knowledge and ability to learn maintenance skills. Ability to apply proper construction and maintenance/repair methods or practices utilized in a municipal public works environment. Ability to provide good customer service and interact professionally with customers. Ability to report for emergency overtime assignments as required. In evaluating candidates for this position, The City of Wauwatosa may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position. Must have the physical ability to operate all required equipment. Must possess the physical stamina necessary to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time outdoors in variable weather conditions. This position requires both indoor and outdoor work with infrequent exposure to weather extremes, asbestos, chemical substances, dust, fumes, noise, humidity, and odors.