Zoo Grounds Worker - Seasonal Milwaukee County Zoo Hourly Range: $10.15 - $ $18.79 Job Summary: The Zoo Worker Grounds Seasonal will assist in the general upkeep of operations of the Zoological Gardens and to perform assigned duties to ensure a pleasurable safe experience for all zoo visitors. Job ResponsibilitiesPark clean up - Under general supervision to remove waste, recyclables; to clean and pick paper; to leaf blow and pick up leaves, to remove snow and treat ice, to pick up and deliver animal food, browse, tables, chairs and other items. Landscaping - To operate riding and push mowers, weed whips, tillers, to aerate, plant, water, prune, weed, removal of evasive plants, to top dress, seed and perform other landscape functions. Lead and Drive - If possesses a valid Class D driver’s license is able to operate electric and /or gas driven carts and light duty trucks; to lead a small crew of Zoo Workers; to work under minimal supervision. Driving could include plowing snow, going off zoo grounds to pick up trees for browse, items for the zoo. Repair and operate - To do routine maintenance to buildings, fencing, pavement, and equipment, to paint buildings, fences, operate a pressure washer, and if has a valid Class D driver’s license operate equipment such as forklifts and skid loaders. Other - To provide information and direction to Zoo Visitors, to lend assistance to other staff and Zoo Visitors, other jobs and duties that may be assigned. Minimum Requirements Education, License/Certification and ExperienceMust be 16 years old.Class D Driver’s License preferred.Class B or A CDL preferred.forklift and skid steer trained and certified preferred.The position of Zoo Worker 3 through 6 may act as lead worker for newer Zoo WorkersMust be 18 years of age and possess a valid Class D driver’s license to operate riding and landscape equipment. Note: This Original Examination is open to all qualified applicants authorized to work in the United States. The incumbent must establish residency in Wisconsin within six (6) months of appointment and maintain such residency throughout their incumbency. The selection process will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods.PG5114-18 9523 PY