Laborer (West Allis, WI)
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Wisconsin State Fair Park (WSFP) is seeking skilled, customer service-oriented candidates to fill a year-round Laborer position. The position’s core duties include set up, maintenance and tear down of the fair and other events at State Fair Park, along with general cleaning and maintenance tasks.
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
This position is an unclassified, Dual-Limited Term Employment (LTE) position within the State of Wisconsin employment system, working an average of 40 hours per week throughout the calendar year. More than 40 hours per week may be required leading up to and during the annual Wisconsin State Fair. Annual hours worked will not exceed 2,078.
WHO CAN APPLY
This position is open to all qualified State of Wisconsin residents who meet the outlined criteria.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The hourly wage for this role will commensurate with experience. Comprehensive fringe benefits package, including health and dental insurance, life insurance and disability insurance among others is available after minimum employment period is reached. Paid time off including vacation, holiday, and sick leave are not included as part of the benefits package per State of Wisconsin Legislature, s. 230.26(4), Wis. Stats.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
QUALIFICATIONS
SPECIAL NOTES
The candidate must be able to work all 11 days of the annual Wisconsin State Fair; for 2025 these dates are July 31-August 10, 2025. Prior to appointment to this position, the candidate will be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check.
This employee may be exposed to (sometimes harsh) cleaning products along with working in a barn-like environment for extended periods of time.
TO APPLY
Please submit your application materials by following the applicable instructions below. Application materials must be received by Monday, November 25th. The most qualified applicants will be invited to interview.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Wisconsin State Fair Park is a year-round entertainment venue hosting activities, events, meetings and more throughout the four seasons. Home to the Exposition Center, Tommy G. Thompson Youth Center, the Milwaukee Mile Speedway, Products Pavilion and many other facilities, hundreds of events are held at the Fair Park each year. Perhaps the most notable and certainly the signature event, the Wisconsin State Fair, welcomes more than one million Fairgoers over 11 summer days. Visit www.wistatefair.com for more information.
Wisconsin State Fair Park’s central location within the largest metro area in Wisconsin makes it a desirable place to work, live and play. As a world-class city, Milwaukee and the Greater Milwaukee Area are full of opportunities galore for living, working and playing. Visit www.discovermilwaukee.com for more information.
All Limited Term and Seasonal Employment Positions, including those for the annual Wisconsin State Fair, require Wisconsin Residency, as defined in § 6.10(1), at the time of application and throughout employment with Wisconsin State Fair Park.
Wisconsin State Fair Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Wisconsin State Fair Park (WSFP) is seeking skilled, customer service-oriented candidates to fill a year-round Laborer position. The position’s core duties include set up, maintenance and tear down of the fair and other events at State Fair Park, along with general cleaning and maintenance tasks.
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
This position is an unclassified, Dual-Limited Term Employment (LTE) position within the State of Wisconsin employment system, working an average of 40 hours per week throughout the calendar year. More than 40 hours per week may be required leading up to and during the annual Wisconsin State Fair. Annual hours worked will not exceed 2,078.
WHO CAN APPLY
This position is open to all qualified State of Wisconsin residents who meet the outlined criteria.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The hourly wage for this role will commensurate with experience. Comprehensive fringe benefits package, including health and dental insurance, life insurance and disability insurance among others is available after minimum employment period is reached. Paid time off including vacation, holiday, and sick leave are not included as part of the benefits package per State of Wisconsin Legislature, s. 230.26(4), Wis. Stats.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Outdoor cleaning including but not limited to:
- Paper-picking
- Pulling of full garbage bags and replacing with new garbage bags
- Sweeping
- Pushing garbage carts
- Assist equipment operators with the disposal of garbage bags into towed dumpsters
- Assist with barn changeovers during the fair to include but not limited to:
- Shoveling and sweeping stalls to standards determined by a supervisor or crew leader
- Sweeping inside and outside of barns
- Removal of puddles after rains at the fair via brooms or squeegee
- Maintaining restrooms during the show season in the beginning of the year in the expo building
- Perform other duties as directed by Crew Leaders, Lead Laborers, Supervisors, Director of Facility Services, or Chief Operating Officer
QUALIFICATIONS
- General cleaning experience, preferred
- Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time with or without accommodation
- Ability to lift up-to 40 pounds with or without accommodation
SPECIAL NOTES
The candidate must be able to work all 11 days of the annual Wisconsin State Fair; for 2025 these dates are July 31-August 10, 2025. Prior to appointment to this position, the candidate will be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check.
This employee may be exposed to (sometimes harsh) cleaning products along with working in a barn-like environment for extended periods of time.
TO APPLY
Please submit your application materials by following the applicable instructions below. Application materials must be received by Monday, November 25th. The most qualified applicants will be invited to interview.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Wisconsin State Fair Park is a year-round entertainment venue hosting activities, events, meetings and more throughout the four seasons. Home to the Exposition Center, Tommy G. Thompson Youth Center, the Milwaukee Mile Speedway, Products Pavilion and many other facilities, hundreds of events are held at the Fair Park each year. Perhaps the most notable and certainly the signature event, the Wisconsin State Fair, welcomes more than one million Fairgoers over 11 summer days. Visit www.wistatefair.com for more information.
Wisconsin State Fair Park’s central location within the largest metro area in Wisconsin makes it a desirable place to work, live and play. As a world-class city, Milwaukee and the Greater Milwaukee Area are full of opportunities galore for living, working and playing. Visit www.discovermilwaukee.com for more information.
All Limited Term and Seasonal Employment Positions, including those for the annual Wisconsin State Fair, require Wisconsin Residency, as defined in § 6.10(1), at the time of application and throughout employment with Wisconsin State Fair Park.
Wisconsin State Fair Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Department: Buildings and Grounds
This is a full-time position