Job Details

Salary: $22.56 - $26.13 Hourly
Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Seasonal / Full Time
Job Number: 2025-00484
Department: Parks & Recreation Department
Division: Horticulture
Opening Date: 05/09/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

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: Parks and Recreation
HOURS OF WORK: Varies; 4/10's Monday through Sunday: 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
LOCATION: 1321 Lidia Selkkregg Lane, Anchorage, AK
These are seasonal, full time positions and will last approximately 6 months from time of hire.

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Example of Duties

Lead Zone crews in planting, transplanting, and care of the full range of plants, shrubs, and trees produced by the municipal greenhouse; the use of associated tools, equipment, and chemical products. Greenhouse plant production and maintenance, environment monitoring and control, tropical plant care, maintenance of the public greenhouse, carrying heavy plants, loading and delivering to planting site, planting and maintaining flowers. Landscape and grounds maintenance including tree/shrub planting, mowing, watering, fertilization, pruning, weed control, mulch, and ground maintenance to be neat and attractive. Pick up trash & litter. Maintenance of all tools and equipment used. Plant and maintain the flower beds within the Municipality of Anchorage facilities and keep the surrounding grounds maintained and clean. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and two (2) years of greenhouse, plant nursery, landscaper, gardener, grounds keeper, or other applicable experience.
Must possess a valid State of Alaska Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record at time of hire.

Additional Important Information
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, 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.

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
All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.
Military Service Interview Preference

Veterans 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 the 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 shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of 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 an applicant selects on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the 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 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard 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

Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• None/Less Than High School
• High School Diploma / GED / Equivalent
• Associate's Degree or higher

03

How many years of experience do you have of greenhouse, plant nursery, landscaper, gardener, grounds keeper, or other applicable experience?

• None to Less Than 2 Years
• 2 Or More Years

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

06

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

07

Are you legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States?

• Yes
• No

Required Question