Seasonal Property Maintenance Inspector

Salary: $16.35 - $17.43 Hourly
Location : Kenosha, WI
Job Type: Temporary/Seasonal
Job Number:
Department: City Inspections
Opening Date: 03/25/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

General Overview of Position

This is a seasonal position responsible for conducting inspections of manufacturing, commercial, residential and vacant property in the City of Kenosha to assure compliance with the City's property maintenance site standards. This seasonal position will work Monday- Friday from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm.
Example of Duties & Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints of trash and debris violations and post order to remove as needed.
• Investigate complaints of graffiti violations and post order to remove as needed.
• Investigate complaints of vision clearance violations and post order to remove as needed.
• Investigate complaints of illegally constructed fences or fences in disrepair and post order as needed.
• Investigate complaints of long grass/weeds violations and post order to cut as needed.
• Investigate complaints of junk motor vehicles and refer to Kenosha Police Dept as needed.
• Regularly inspect alleys for nuisance violations.
• Input data on computer; verify and re-check information for accuracy.
• Track and report inspections and re-inspections for outcome.
• Work with City Contractor to remove nuisance violations, as needed.
• Provide referrals to other City departments and agencies.
• Assist in providing information to and answering questions from the public and property owners.
• Attend meetings and training as required.
• Perform other related work as required or assigned.

Requirements

Training and Experience: High school diploma or GED; previous inspection or code enforcement experience is desired; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Knowledge of City geography.
• Proficiency in data entry using a computer or tablet.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently and problem solve.
• Ability to work reasonably well with others in a courteous manner.
• Ability to handle reasonably necessary stress, using tact and good judgment.

Physical Requirements:

• Task involves frequent walking, standing, some lifting and carrying objects of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

Environmental Requirements:

• Tasks may be performed in adverse environmental conditions such as extreme heat, rain, etc.

Sensory Requirements:

• Task requires perception and discrimination in sound, order, visual, color, depth, and texture
• Task requires oral communication ability.

Additional Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record. May need to furnish own vehicle on the job and provide verification of vehicle insurance coverage (bodily injury liability of at least $100,000/$300,000). Mileage reimbursement provided at prevailing rate.

Method of Selection

Applicant's education, training and experience will be analyzed. Written oral and/or proficiency exams may be required to establish eligibility. Appointment to the position will be in accordance with City policy and Civil Service Rules and Regulations. The City of Kenosha reserves the right to further evaluate only those applicants who best meet the needs of the City.
CITY OF KENOSHA SUMMARY OF BENEFITS
For Nonrepresented Regular Part-Time and Temporary Employees
Excludes Crossing Guards and Library employees.

Regular part-time and temporary employees are covered under the Rules & Regulations of the City of Kenosha's Civil Service System as non-represented employees. Regular part-time employees may be eligible for benefits based upon hours worked per year. Not all employees will be eligible for the benefits listed below. Wages and benefits provided by the Library may be different than those listed below. Please contact the with questions.

Wages
The wage range for each City job classification is set by a compensation plan approved by the City of Kenosha. The wage rates for some nonrepresented part-time positions are divided into steps; others may only have one set rate of pay. If applicable, employees normally start at the first step (Step 1/A). Subsequent step increases, if any, are typically awarded at one (1) year intervals and are based upon minimum achievement of a satisfactory evaluation.

Part-time and temporary employees are paid an hourly wage based on their classification.

Library personnel are paid based on a wage schedule set and approved by the Library Board. Please refer to the currentfor more information.

Direct Deposit
Payroll is made by for all employees. Employees must designate a checking or savings account (of their choice) at the time of hire. Salaried employees are paid on the 15th and last day of each month. Hourly employees are paid weekly on Fridays for the hours worked in the previous work week (Sunday - Saturday).

Pension
Employees who meet Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) eligibility requirements are enrolled in the and are required to contribute one-half of the yearly pension contribution percentage as determined by WRS. The City contributes the other half of the total required amount into the employee's retirement account. The current contribution rate for non-represented (general) employees is 13.1%. The total contribution is calculated based on gross wages paid to the employee for each pay period.

Life Insurance
Term group life insurance coverage is provided to employees who participate in the WRS through the Coverage amount is based on annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000. The premium for Basic Plan coverage is paid by the City for active employees. Additional coverage and/or supplemental levels of coverage are available to employees at their own expense. Coverage becomes effective on the first of the month following thirty (30) days from the date of hire.

FICA Alternative
Those employees not expected to meet the hours requirement set by the WRS to qualify for the pension program are required to participate in a FICA Alternative Program. Your earnings from this job may not be covered under Social Security. When you retire, or if you become disabled, you may receive a pension based on earnings from this job. If you do, and you are also entitled to a benefit from Social Security based on either your own work or the work of your husband or wife, or former husband or wife, your pension may affect the amount of the Social Security benefit you receive. Your Medicare benefits, however, will not be affected. The explains the potential effects of two provisions in the Social Security law for workers who also receive a pension based on their work in a job not covered by Social Security.
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The proceeding supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application/resume. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal.

• Yes and I understand and agree
• No I disagree

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Do you have a High School Diploma, GED or HSED?

• Yes
• No

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"Relative" includes any member of the immediate household or anyone whose relationship by blood or marriage is as close or closer than first cousin, including "step" relationships or any grandparent or grandchild. Based upon the definition of a "Relative," would you be supervised by a relative?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record?

• Yes
• No

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Are you eighteen (18) years or older at the time of application?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a working knowledge of the following? Check all that apply.

• City of Kenosha geography
• Map reading
• Data entry
• Conducting inspections
• Code enforcement
• None of the above

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Are you able to use your personal vehicle for use on the job or do you have access to a personal vehicle that can be used on the job?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you fluent in another language?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, please list which language.
Required Question