Lead Facilities Grounds Worker Job Milwaukee Wisconsin USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

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Closing Date: 4/11/2025 or upon the receipt of the first 50 application submissions.

Lead Facilities Grounds Worker

Full-time, Hourly

Hourly Range: $21.08 – $31.60

Job Summary:

Under general supervisor, act as a lead person in providing specialized operations tasks in Facilities buildings or in operations area of maintaining buildings and grounds; manage and coordinate workflow as needed and respond to more complex inquiries or situations.

Job Responsibilities:

Act as a lead when supervisor is not present by overseeing and managing workflow. Train new staff, assist with new procedure implementation and/or development, coordinate workflow as needed and respond to more complex inquiries or situations.

Perform corrective maintenance requested by tenants or facilities staff. Maintenance tasks are usually general in nature and may include light bulb replacements, opening/closing the facilities, monitoring facilities, or performing work outside normal building hours.

Carry out work schedules and maintenance tasks and programs, assist in repairs and preventative/routine maintenance needs throughout the buildings and grounds.

Assist skilled trades in the performance of their duties by performing a variety of tasks for care and maintenance of buildings and grounds. May work under direction of or one-on-one with trades to assist in service and maintenance coverage.

Provide general building support for moves, quality assurance, and coordination of facilities related tenant requests and support. Support events and other facilities tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Perform snow and salting operations, regular and emergency, walkways/sidewalks, parking lots and roadways, includes operating plows;
Mowing and trimming grass with large riding equipment, maintain storm ponds, tree removal and trimming, heavy equipment/loader operations.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Education, License/Certification and Experience:

Current residency within the State of Wisconsin required.

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

Valid Wisconsin Driver’s license required and must be maintained throughout employment.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire date and must be maintained throughout employment.

At least Three (3) years or more of work experience in a grounds and maintenance setting required.

Basic Knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets.

Required that applicants successfully undergo a criminal history background check to maintain security clearance for Milwaukee County facilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.; and ability to push and pull up to 150 lbs. on a regular basis.

Must be able to operate all equipment and perform all work assignments in conformance with safety requirements, including utilizing personal protective equipment…

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