Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

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.

DEPARTMENT:  Parks & Recreation

HOURS OF WORK: Shift schedules vary according to maintenance needs; 8am - 5pm with Monday - Sunday coverage as well as a 7am - 3:30pm shift Monday - Friday for specialized crew needs.

LOCATION: 12001 Business Blvd., Ste. 123 Eagle River

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:

This is a Seasonal position, which will last approximately six (6) months from the date of hire.

Example of Duties

In general, this position maintains parks, sports facilities, outdoor recreation facilities, trails and municipality owned grounds.  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 collecting litter, mowing turf, cleaning and repairing bike trails, repairing playground equipment, and vandalized parks, and maintaining sports fields.  Requires knowledge of light equipment and small tool operation, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

Six (6) months experience in lawn, landscape, trails, construction, grounds, or facility maintenance. 

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