Job Information

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

Under the general direction of the Working Foreman and the Principal Administrative Officer, the primary purpose of this position is to maintain Municipality of Anchorage Park lands and facilities in a safe and usable condition for the general public to enjoy. The duties of this position focus on the ability to work independently, exercise judgment, initiative, and lead the work of lower-level staff on a project or a day-to-day basis Leads, assigns, and provides maintenance of parks, sports fields, facilities, outdoor recreation facilities, trails, and streetscapes. Duties include but are not limited to; Winter tasks; maintain ice rinks, ski trails, park equipment, and remove snow from trails, park facilities, walkways, parking lots, and roadways. Summer tasks: mow and maintain parks and field turf, maintain trails, inspect, and repair playground equipment and park amenities, remove graffiti, maintain sports fields. Year-round tasks: maintain parks and facilities, provide trash collection, inspect, and repair playground equipment and park amenities, provide support for department events, generate reports, clean, and maintain outdoor restrooms, equipment, and shops
in accordance with department standards. Requires knowledge of light equipment, small tool operation, ability to drive and operate various types of vehicles and equipment, read, and comprehend instruction manuals, plans, and maps. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and one (1) year experience as a Parks Caretaker I or the equivalent.

Must possess a valid State of Alaska Driver's License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.