Groundskeeper Assistant, Part Time Limited
Groundskeeper Assistant, Part Time Limited
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Description
Parks and Recreation Landscaping division is seeking a Part-Time Limited Groundskeeper Assistant to join the team. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Groundskeeper Assistant position requires an ability to perform physical labor outdoors during inclement weather. We need someone who can walk long distances while mowing or crouch to weed for long periods learn to operate various hand tools power tools and small equipment (including mowers blowers trimmers chainsaws etc) and operate pickup trucks one-ton dump trucks and small to mid-size tractors with various attachments. We are also looking for someone with a working knowledge of gardening/ landscaping techniques and a positive attitude. Experience is not necessary and we are happy to train!
THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM
The Groundskeeper Assistant is part of a Parks and Recreation Department team on the Facilities Parks and Landscape Maintenance Division. We are an innovative supportive and introspective team that seeks to provide the best customer service possible to the community and manage facilities and programs that reflect the incredible landscape of Juneau. The position focuses efforts on the beautification of Juneaus parks public areas and facilities and may collaborate with other groups such as Park Maintenance and the Trail and Ranger program on projects.
WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION
This position is seasonal but permanentand will work about five (5) months each year. The work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:30AM to 3:30PM with a half-hour lunch 37.5 hours per week 7.5 hours per day.
This position reports to the Douglas Parks and Landscape shop located at 802 Front Street in Douglas Alaska.
Typical Responsibilities
If selected for this position you would be working under the general supervision of the Landscape Maintenance Supervisor and Grounds Crew Leaders. You would participate in greenhouse operations cemetery operations and general landscaping operations. You would spend your days working outdoors mowing and weed whipping weeding pruning planting deadheading mulching watering and doing clean-up of CBJ parks and facility grounds. The CBJ Landscape crew is responsible for mowing over 1.2 million square feet of turf propagating planting and maintaining 14000 annual flowers each year and maintaining over 82000 square feet of mulched tree and shrub beds.
Minimum Qualifications
Not less than 18 years of age; AND
Valid Drivers License at time of appointment.
Desirable Qualifications:
Education and/or experience in horticulture desires.
Supplemental Information
This recruitment is being used to collect applications for a Part-Time Limited Groundskeeper Assistant for the Parks and Recreation accordance with 2 PR 010 part-time limited positions may be non-competitive and are not subject to public announcement.
Please read the below information carefully to ensure your application submission meets all submittal requirements.
Education
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications you must document your education in your application and you may be required to provide transcripts.Work Experience
If you are using work experience to meet the minimum qualifications you must document your work experience in the application.If your application does not support minimum qualifications you may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
NOTE:Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its see resume or CV or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
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Employment Type
Part-Time
