 | JOB #:23-1788R |
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT | |
Groundskeeper Assistant (Part-Time Limited)
Part Time Limited 37.5 hours per week $21.23 hourly
Information
WHAT IS IT LIKE TO WORK ON 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 Juneau’s parks, public areas, and facilities and may collaborate with other groups such as Park Maintenance and the Trail and Ranger program on projects.
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.
WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION
This position works (Monday through Friday) 7:30am – 3:30pm. You would report to work at the Douglas Parks and Landscape Maintenance Shop near Sandy Beach in Douglas.
Job Responsibilities
DESCRIPTION OF WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
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 14,000 annual flowers each year, and maintaining over 82,000 square feet of mulched tree and shrub beds.
Minimum Qualifications
Other: Not less than 18 years of age; AND
Must have a valid Driver's License at time of appointment and for continued employment.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education and/or experience in landscaping desired.
Closing Date
A completed CBJ application form (Number P001) and any associated documents must be received by the Human Resources & Risk Management Department by close of business (4:30PM Alaska Standard Time) on 03/09/2023.
Where to Apply
|
Mail completed application to: City and Borough of Juneau Human Resources & Risk Mgmt. Department 155 South Seward St. Juneau, AK 99801 Website |
OR |
Visit our employment website for instructions on how to submit an electronic application (web or email). |
|
Drop off completed application to: City and Borough of Juneau Human Resources & Risk Mgmt. Department 107 Municipal Way, Suite 101 Juneau, AK 99801 |
OR |
Fax completed application to: (907) 586-5392 |
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City and Borough of Juneau is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The CBJ also complies with Title I of the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation to apply for this position can contact the City & Borough of Juneau Human Resources/Risk Management HR Office at (907)586-0227, via email at [email protected] or written correspondence to 155 South Seward, Juneau, AK 99801.