Job Details

PARKS CARETAKER I - SEASONAL - Range 6 / L71

Print (

Apply

?

PARKS CARETAKER I - SEASONAL - Range 6 / L71

Salary

$18.56 - $21.49 Hourly

Location

Eagle River, AK

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

2024-00835

Department

Parks & Recreation Department

Division

Eagle River/Chugiak Parks

Opening Date

09/27/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

These positions are represented by the Public Employees Local 71 Union (L71) and are subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and L71.

DEPARTMENT: Eagle River Parks and Recreation

HOURS OF WORK: Hours vary for specialized crew needs 8am to 4:30 and 7am to 3:30; Wednesday through Sunday and Monday thru Friday

LOCATION: 12001 Business Boulevard Ste 123, Eagle River

These are seasonal, full-time positions (40 hours per week), with an anticipated start date of 10/14/2024 with an approximate end date of six months from date of hire.

Example of Duties

In general, this position maintains parks, sports facilities, outdoor recreation facilities, trails and municipal owned grounds, including the cleaning of park restrooms. Performs turf maintenance including irrigation, mowing, aeration, seeding, sodding, thatching, trimming and fertilization. Performs litter collection, ball field maintenance, park equipment and grounds repairs including park signs, barriers and fences. Maintenance of bike and ski/hiking trails including brush clearing and black top or concrete repair. Some carpentry, painting and other tasks as assigned. Winter maintenance tasks of snow/ice removal, as well as sanding and ice rink maintenance may apply depending on work season and weather conditions. General labor with heavy lifting anticipated daily in all weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

Six (6) months experience in lawn, landscape, trails, construction, grounds, or facility maintenance.

Must possess a valid State of Alaska driver's license at the time of hire.

Preferences:

+ Experience in operating various types of maintenance equipment and tools.

Additional Important Information

If selected for hire, applicant must be capable of bending, twisting, and kneeling. Applicant must be able to lift and carry items weighing more than fifty (50) pounds and willing to work outdoors in inclement weather.

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a copy of the applicant's Alaska driver's license and a current copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicles' driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaskan driver's license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history.

The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines. (

All required licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

must be met for preference consideration.

Military Service Interview Preference:

Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual's command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process:

Once applicants click the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-###-#### .

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) ###-#### during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Alaska Time.

The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) ###-####

Health & Welfare benefits are administered by the Public Employee Local 71 Trust. For additional information, please contact the Public Employee Local 71 Trust at (907) ###-#### .

The Municipality of Anchorage provides eligible employees Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and Retirement benefits.

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to

01

In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).

Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.

If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.

Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If hired, you will be required to provide the Municipality with a dispatch from the Union prior to starting employment. Do you understand and agree to the above requirement?

+ Yes

+ No

03

How many months of experience do you have in lawn, landscape, trails, construction, grounds, or facility maintenance? Examples of experience: Maintenance, planning, irrigation, of - Flower beds - Shrubs, - Turf, - Flower beds, - Hanging flower baskets (or equivalent) Cleaning and sanitation of parks ( or equivalent) General landscaping of parks ( or equivalent) Cleaning and sanitation municipal facilities ( or equivalent) General landscaping of municipal facilities ( or equivalent) Cleaning and sanitation roadways ( or equivalent) General landscaping of roadways ( or equivalent)

+ None to less than 6 months

+ 6 months to less than 12 months

+ 12 months to less than 24 months

+ 24 months or more

04

Describe the experience you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History support your response.

Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.

05

Do you currently possess a valid State of Alaska driver's license OR have the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Agency

Municipality of Anchorage

Address

632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501

Phone

(907) ###-####

Website

Apply

Please verify your email address Verify Email