Emergency Management Relief Worker Job Wisconsin Rapids area,Wisconsin USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Wood County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).

WHAT WE OFFER

Health Insurance - we offer low premiums and low deductibles, with excellent coverage!
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
457 deferred compensation plan
Vacation and Sick Time - Start accruing for both on your first day!
10 Paid Holidays
Flexible Spending Account to set aside pre‑tax dollars for childcare and medical expenses
Life Insurance
Short and Long‑Term Disability
Wellness Program with cash Incentive
Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

GENERAL FUNCTION

Assists various departments and entities with building projects, repairs, and maintenance functions. Performs landscaping, grounds maintenance, and brushing assignments. Responds to emergency situations that include severe weather warnings, flooding, etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES

A. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

When work crews are assigned, provide necessary transportation to and from work sites. Monitor and work directly with workers on assigned projects. Instruct the workers in the proper and safe use of tools and equipment and ensure proper safety equipment is issued and worn.

Work with municipalities (townships, villages, and cities) and various county and city agencies on projects throughout Wood County, as requested. Projects consist of refurbishing town halls, building furniture, painting office equipment, erecting buildings, brushing roadways, special event set‑up, etc.

Assist Parks in year‑round routine, general maintenance functions of assigned facilities, and outdoor recreational areas. May include, but not limited to:

Light construction, maintenance and repair of buildings: including roofing, painting, insulation, and other maintenance.
Repair picnic tables, playground equipment, grills, parking barriers, signs, pumps, and other equipment.

Operate and maintain County vehicles, generators, pumps, chainsaws, wood splitter, tractor, two‑way radios, and other equipment, as required.

Perform various landscaping‑related duties, including mowing grass, weeding, tree trimming or removal, planting trees, flowers, and shrubs, vegetation control, snow plowing and removal, cemetery grounds upkeep, etc.

Install and replace BNI signs in municipalities.

Complete weekly River block and Courthouse recycling.

Complete weekly deliveries of paper, envelopes, tissue, etc. to departments from the Maintenance Department.

Successfully complete all required training programs.

Responsible to know and practice the Safety policies of the County. Perform all job tasks in a safe and prescribed manner.

Must be familiar with and exemplify the Wood County Core Values and serve with courtesy and respect in accordance with the Wood County Code of Conduct.

B. OTHER JOB DUTIES

Participate in daily and weekend on‑call schedules, during March through September, for immediate response to emergencies involving the Emergency Management office, including, without limitation, flooding, severe weather warnings, etc.

Perform daily mail pickup as needed for the County.

Any other duties as may be assigned.

Job Qualifications

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school, or its equivalent, supplemented by verifiable work in a related field for at least three (3) years is required. Mechanical background preferred. Knowledge of basic office procedures and safety procedures required. Valid Wisconsin Driver’s license is required. Basic, everyday living skills are needed, as is the ability to understand and follow oral and written directions, as well as give instructions.

Reading, writing, adding, and subtracting is needed to complete forms, read manuals, and make calculations when working on projects.

During employment with Wood County, certifications in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and Hazardous Materials Awareness Level are required and maintained.

Equipment used to perform the essential duties of the job: copy machine, camera, two-way radio, hand tools (hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers, chainsaws, shovels, brooms, brush saws, etc.), truck, van, tractor, maintenance equipment (cement mixer, air hammer, material handling equipment, wood splitter, mower, snow plow, etc.).…