PARKS CARETAKER I - Regular - Range 7 / L71
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PARKS CARETAKER I - Regular - Range 7 / L71
$20.07 - $23.82 Hourly
12001 Business Blvd., Ste. 123, Eagle River, AK
Regular
2026-00626
Parks & Recreation Department
Eagle River/Chugiak Parks Maintenance
09/09/2026
9/16/2026 11:59 PM Alaska
Job Information
Open to the any current municipal employee within the Parks & Recreation Department.
These positions are represented by the Public Employees, Local 71 and are subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and Public Employees, Local 71.
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 1/2-hour lunch
LOCATION: 12001 Business Blvd, Suite 123, Eagle River
This position is represented by the Public Employees, Local 71, and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.
Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.
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.
Applicants shall be referred and considered for this position in the order as follows per the Collective Bargaining Agreement:
- Internal applicants currently working under the Public Employees (Local 71) Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Local union dispatched applicants
- External applicants and other current Municipal employees not covered under this agreement
Example of Duties
This position will maintain parks, sports facilities, outdoor recreation facilities, trails and municipality owned grounds. Assist with various events. Winter duties may include, but are not limited to maintaining ice rinks, ski trails, park equipment, and removing snow from trails, parking lots and roadways. Summer duties may include, but are not limited to collection of litter, mowing turf, cleaning and repairing bike trails, repairing playground equipment, vandalized parks, and maintaining sports fields. Requires knowledge of light equipment and small tool operation. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
Three (3) months experience in lawn, landscape, trails, construction, grounds, or facility maintenance.
Must possess a valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
Employment is conditional based on a satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history.
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) 276-7611.
The Municipality of Anchorage provides eligible employees Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and Retirement benefits.
