PARKS Caretaker - Seasonal - Range​/L71

Position: PARKS CARETAKER I - SEASONAL - Range 6 / L71
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:Shift schedules vary according to maintenance needs. 8am to 5:00 with Monday thru Sunday coverage, and 7am to 3:30 Monday through Friday for specialized crew
LOCATION: 12001 Business Boulevard Ste 123, Eagle River

These are seasonal, full-time positions (40 hours per week), with an approximate end date of six months from date 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.

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.

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.

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

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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 MOADriving 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.

Military Service Interview Preference
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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…