Wisconsin Center District - Job Openings
Contact: RSTAERKEL@WCD.ORG
Part time work includes working unusual hours and schedules, including Nights, Weekends and Holidays. Number of hours worked in a week may vary greatly.

Cleaning – Part Time
Provide cleaning duties for all areas owned and operated by the Wisconsin Center District. Duties shall include any situation or occurrence that involves cleaning or any task assigned. Normally assigned to a shift and work various days of the week.
Start $9.93/Hr. – After 135 hours $10.62/Hr.

Set-up/Maintenance – Part Time
Event equipment set up/tear down – Tables, Chairs, Stages, Basketball floor, Dance floor, Ice floor, and other equipment as assigned. Normally assigned to a shift and work various days of the week. Start $11.69/Hr. – After 135 hours $12.97/Hr.



Telecommunications Technician
Contact: rstaerkel@wcd.org
POSITION: Telecommunications Technician

REPORTS TO: Telecommunications Manager

GENERAL DUTIES: Assist in voice/video/data operations for various events, during event hours, for all WCD facilities. Operate and maintain AVAYA Technologies PBX. Assist in operation of 3Comm/Nortel Data Network and Theatre Audio systems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum of graduation from an accredited two-year degree program with a major in Computer Science or Information Systems, or equivalent experience.

2. Working knowledge with Windows 2000, XP and Microsoft Office applications.

2. Ability to use hand and power tools used in day-to-day activities.

3. Ability to install and maintain hardware and software.

4. Ability to learn job-related material primarily through oral instruction and observation. This learning takes place mainly in an on-the-job training setting.

5. Excellent communication skills needed for all aspects of job, including training of staff in the proper use of equipment and software.

6. Project a team approach and work cooperatively with others to achieve goals and objectives.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED FOR POSITION:

1. Understand and consistently follow work rules, procedures and directions.

2. Ability to read, write and speak English; perform basic mathematical functions (add, subtract, multiply and divide).

3. Good interpersonal skills, (Verbal and Written) with the ability to deal harmoniously with Wisconsin Center guests and employees.

4. Willingness to work staggered schedules to provide the proper level of event coverage.

5. Ability to work under pressure (i.e. - handling significant problems and tasks which come up simultaneously and/or unexpectedly, approaching deadlines).

6. Understanding voice and Data wiring and termination process.

7. Ability to work independently and efficiently and exercise initiative, resourcefulness, good judgment and accept responsibility for own actions.

CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCY: Applicant must take and pass WCD pre-employment test.

Submit application to: Russell Staerkel, Director of Human Resources
Application must be received before 5:00 p.m. 4/16/2008
Posted: 4/10/08


Painter
Contact: WWW.WCD.ORG
PAINTER

REPORTS TO: Director of Building Services

GENERAL DUTIES: Painting or refurbishment of decorative and protective surfaces of Wisconsin Center District (WCD) facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Paint and clean various surfaces.

2. Perform roofing maintenance on WCD structures.

3. Perform plastering, dry walling, glass repair and glazing throughout WCD facilities.

4. Perform preventive maintenance on various machines and equipment used in connection with WCD operations.

5. Maintain acoustical, masonry and sheet metal surfaces throughout WCD.

6. Provide directions and assistance to WCD guests when asked.

7. Regular and punctual attendance.

8. Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION:

1. Stand, walk, sit and stoop.

2. Kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, bend, balance and twist.

3. Reach, feel, talk and hear.

4. Far vision at 20 feet or further, and near vision at 12 inches or less, corrected or uncorrected.

5. Lift, carry, push/pull: 20-30 lbs.; on occasion: 50 lbs or more.

6. Handle, grasp and finger with high degree of acuity and speed.

7. Normal range of hearing: perceiving sounds, including spoken words, in order to understand signals such as spoken directions, warning alarms, assess conditions and/or become aware of conditions in the work environment.

8. Ability to distinguish between different colors.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITION OF POSITION:

1. Inside and outside workplace environment.

2. Exposure to cold, heat and humidity.

3. Contact with toxic substances.

4. Exposure to loud noise with a minimum of 90 decibels and vibrations from tools, instruments, equipment, machinery, etc.

5. Exposure to hazardous conditions: mechanical, electrical, burns, moving equipment/vehicles and heights.

6. Exposure to dirt and dust.

7. Work in cramped spaces.

EQUIPMENT USED:

1. Brushes, scrappers, welders and various mechanized equipment.

2. Cleaning solvents.

3. Ladders, lifts and carts.

4. Two-way radios and pagers, computers and telephones.

5. Uniforms.

EDUCATION/LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

1. High school graduate or equivalent.

2. Formal training in painting through technical or trade school courses.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED FOR POSITION:

1. Understand and consistently follow work rules, procedures and directions.

2. Ability to read, write and speak English; perform basic mathematical functions (add, subtract, multiply and divide).

3. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to deal harmoniously with WCD guests, employees and outside contractors.

4. Ability to operate mechanized equipment such as welding guns and carts, computers, computer software, and telephones.

5. Ability to comprehend and follow instructions.

6. Ability to work independently and efficiently; exercise initiative, resourcefulness, good judgment and accept responsibility for own actions.

RESIDENCY: Applicants must become a resident of the County of Milwaukee within six (6) months of completion of probationary period.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Wages and benefits are determined by the current union contract in effect.

If interested, go to WWW.WCD.ORG complete an application and forward the completed and signed application to: HR Director, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203. Application deadline is June 20,2008.


Journeyman Electrician
Contact: rstaerkel@wcd.org
WISCONSIN CENTER DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Journeyman Electrician

REPORTS TO: Chief Electrician

GENERAL DUTIES: Performs duties of a Journeyman Electrician.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Install, inspect, maintain and repair electrical services.

2. General maintenance of equipment and fixtures at Wisconsin Center District.

3. Install, inspect, maintain and repair electrical service for facility exhibitors.

4. Install, inspect, maintain and repair electrical equipment.

5. Inspect and repair electrical fixtures.

6. Calibration of equipment and preventative maintenance as needed basis.

4. Provide directions and assistance to Wisconsin Center District guests when asked.

5. Regular and punctual attendance.

6. Perform other duties as assigned.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION:

1. Stand, walk, sit and stoop.

2. Kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, bend, balance and twist.

3. Reach, feel, talk and hear.

4. Far vision at 20 feet or further, and near vision at 12 inches or less, corrected or uncorrected.

5. Lift, carry, push/pull: 40-60 lbs. on a repetitive basis; on occasion: 60 lbs or more.

6. Handle, grasp and finger with high degree of acuity and speed.

7. Normal range of hearing: perceiving sounds, including spoken words, in order to understand signals such as spoken directions, warning alarms, assess conditions and/or become aware of conditions in the work environment.

8. Ability to distinguish between different colors.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITION OF POSITION:

1. Inside and outside workplace environment.

2. Exposure to cold, heat and humidity.

3. Contact with water or other liquids.

4. Exposure to loud noise with a minimum of 90 decibels and vibrations from tools, instruments, equipment, machinery, etc.

5. Exposure to hazardous conditions: mechanical, electrical, burns, moving equipment/vehicles and heights.

6. Exposure to dirt and dust.

7. Rotating shifts, extended hours and emergency call-ins.

8. Work in cramped spaces.


EQUIPMENT USED:

1. Carts, scissors lifts, boom lift, motor vehicles, power tools and various other mechanized equipment.

2. Ropes, wires, pulleys, weights, etc.

3. Two-way radios and pagers.

4. Uniforms.

EDUCATION/LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Valid Wisconsin Driver's License.

2. Wisconsin Journeyman certification.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED FOR POSITION:

1. Understand and consistently follow work rules, procedures and directions.

2. Ability to read, write and speak English; perform basic mathematical functions (add, subtract, multiply and divide).

3. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to deal harmoniously with Wisconsin Center District guests, employees and outside contractors.

4. Ability to operate mechanized equipment.

5. Ability to comprehend and follow instructions.

6. Ability to work independently and efficiently; exercise initiative, resourcefulness, good judgment and accept responsibility for own actions.

RESIDENCY: Applicants must become a resident of the County of Milwaukee within six (6) months of completion of probationary period.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Wages and benefits are determined by the current union contract in effect.

Please submit application, that can be found on www.wcd.org no later than 5PM on 12 May 2008 to Human Resources, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203


LEAD CASHIER
Contact: rstaerkel@wcd.org
LEAD CASHIER

REPORTS TO: Box Office Manager

GENERAL DUTIES: Assist Box Office Manager in training, handling cash and tickets, maintaining records and interfacing with general public.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Train and supervise activities of cashiers at Wisconsin Center District.

2. Assist in training of staff members working in the box office at Wisconsin Center District.

3. Preparation of daily financial statement reflecting box office sales and inventory.

4. Organization and coordination of ticket sales for events at Wisconsin Center District.

5. Preparation of bank deposits.

6. Operation of remote sales ticketing machine.

7. Handle customer complaints.

8. Assist in preparation of ticket seating and sales plan for Wisconsin Center District events.

9. Sell tickets, exchange money and reconcile sales.

10. Provide directions and assistance to Wisconsin Center District guests when asked.

11. Regular and punctual attendance.

12. Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION:

1. Stand, walk, sit and stoop.

2. Kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, bend, balance and twist.

3. Reach, feel, talk and hear.

4. Far vision at 20 feet or further, and near vision at 12 inches or less, corrected or uncorrected.

5. Handle, grasp and finger with high degree of acuity and speed.

6. Normal range of hearing: perceiving sounds, including spoken words, in order to understand signals such as spoken directions, warning alarms, assess conditions and/or become aware of conditions in the work environment.

7. Ability to distinguish between colors.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITION OF POSITION:

1. Inside and outside workplace environment.

2. Exposure to cold, heat and humidity.

3. Work in cramped spaces.

EQUIPMENT USED:

1. Two-way radios and pagers.

2. Uniforms.

3. Various office equipment including, cash registers ticket machines, etc.

EDUCATION/LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

Not applicable.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED FOR POSITION:

1. Understand and consistently follow work rules, procedures and directions.

2. Ability to read, write and speak English; perform basic mathematical functions (add, subtract, multiply and divide).

3. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to deal harmoniously with Wisconsin Center District guests, employees and outside contractors.

4. Ability to train and supervise workforce.

5. Ability to deal with hostile or angry patrons in tense situations.

6. Ability to comprehend and follow instructions.

7. Ability to work independently and efficiently; exercise initiative, resourcefulness, and good judgment and accept responsibility for own actions.

RESIDENCY: Applicants must become a resident of the County of Milwaukee within six (6) months of completion of probationary period.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Wages and benefits are determined by the current union contract in effect.



CASHIER
Contact: rstaerkel@wcd.org
CASHIER

REPORTS TO: Box Office Manager

GENERAL DUTIES: Assists Box Office Management in all phases of box office operations. Responsible for balancing and reconciling box office receipts for all Wisconsin Center District events.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Sell tickets for Wisconsin Center District.

2. Break down, check in and count all tickets and cosign to event promoter.

3. Maintain appropriate level of cash and change for events at Wisconsin Center District.

4. Provide information for and coordinate box office activities with event promoters.

5. Handle customer complaints.

6. Provide directions and assistance to Wisconsin Center District guests when asked.

7. Predictable and punctual attendance.

8. Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION:

1. Stand, walk, sit and stoop.

2. Reach, feel, talk and hear.

3. Normal range of hearing: perceiving sounds, including spoken words, in order to understand signals such as spoken directions, warning alarms, assess conditions and/or become aware of conditions in the work environment.



ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITION OF POSITION:

1. Inside and outside workplace environment.

2. Exposure to cold, heat and humidity.

3. Work in cramped spaces.

EQUIPMENT USED:

1. Computerized ticketing systems.

2. Various office equipment.

EDUCATION/LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Training in accounting, business and bookkeeping is desirable.

2. Must be bondable.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED FOR POSITION:

1. Understand and consistently follow work rules, procedures and directions.

2. Ability to read, write and speak English; perform basic mathematical functions (add, subtract, multiply and divide).

3. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to deal harmoniously with Wisconsin Center District guests and employees.

4. Ability to deal with hostile or angry patrons in tense situations.

5. Ability to comprehend and follow instructions.

6. Ability to work independently and efficiently; exercise initiative, resourcefulness, good judgment and accept responsibility for own actions.

RESIDENCY: Applicants must become a resident of the County of Milwaukee within six (6) months of completion of probationary period.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Wages and benefits are determined by the current union contract in effect.