Job Description

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Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support Enforcement, Combined Court Operations, Sheriffs Department, House of Corrections, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors in the Department on Aging, those with Disabilities, and Veterans Affairs. Our employees also remain committed to serve the cultural, human, recreational and social needs of the entire community.

Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If disability related accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.

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Zoo Seasonal Horticulture Worker (Spring/Summer)
Department: Zoo
(Seasonal)
Hourly Pay Range: $9.75 - 18.05

Job Summary: Work with full-time Horticulture staff to maintain and preserve the horticultural and botanical facilities using sound horticultural practices. Educates visitors, preserves and enhances department assets, ensures quality service and product delivery. All of these duties add value to the guest experience at the Milwaukee County Zoo.

Job Responsibilities

• Flower and Shrub Bed Maintenance - Plant, weed, mulch, water, trim, fertilize, and maintain annual, perennial, and shrub beds throughout the Zoo grounds.
• Turf Maintenance - Prepare and seed new and renovated turf locations. Water, fertilize, aerate, mow and weed whip as needed.
• Landscaping - Operate small engine equipment. Perform invasive plant removal. Assist in preparation and installation of new and renovated planting areas.
• Pest, disease, and weed control \xe2\x80\x93 Monitor for and under general direction apply control methods for insect pests, plant disease, and nuisance weeds in the landscape.
• Assist Zoo Forestry Crew with tree planting, watering, pruning, mulching, propagation, and disease and insect pest control. Assist with brush removal and preparation of planting sites and with maintenance in tree nursery. Assist with urban woodworking projects.
• Event Setup - Horticulture staff assist with holiday and special event set ups including lighted and seasonal decorations in indoor and outdoor locations.
• Grounds Maintenance \xe2\x80\x93 Assist with seasonal maintenance of Zoo grounds including snow removal, leaf removal, garbage and liter removal.
• Miscellaneous - Assists other departments and staff with their duties. Provides information, directions and assistance to Zoo visitors.
• Ability to safely and properly operate golf carts, box trucks, pick-up trucks, utility vehicles, pruners, shovels, tillers, aerators, snow blowers, snow plows, rakes, and a variety of hand tools specific to landscaping.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.; ability to push and pull up to 75 lbs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education, License/Certification and Experience

• Eligible applicants must be at least 16 years of age or older upon application
• Basic computer knowledge preferred
• Valid Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License preferred
• Previous horticulture experience preferred
• Previous pesticide applicator experience preferred
• Previous landscaping experience preferred

Note: This Original Examination is open to all qualified applicants authorized to work in the United States. In accordance with Rule III section 11 of the Civil Service Rules a non-competitive examination will be held for this position. The non-competitive examination will consist of a review of candidate materials, education and related experience.

Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.