Maintenance Intern - Groundskeeper

Ounalashka; Unalaska (AK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Ounalashka is seeking a Temporary Groundskeeper in Unalaska, Alaska. This entry-level, seasonal role performs unskilled to semi-skilled maintenance of corporate grounds and open spaces under the supervision of the Operations Manager.

The position emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and reliable outdoor work across varied weather conditions. Responsibilities include operating lawn equipment, performing minor painting and building upkeep, waste collection, and basic repairs.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age and a high school graduate or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of progressive work experience preferred for maintenance tasks.
• Ability to safely operate grounds keeping tools and follow safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate lawn mowers, weedwhackers and power tools safely.
• Perform basic interior maintenance such as painting as needed.
• Collect and dispose of waste; conduct minor repairs to facilities.
• Follow written and oral instructions; work with others professionally.
• Perform basic math and adjust tasks as required; maintain outdoor areas.

Skills

Safety compliance

Instruction following

Math calculations

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1-2 years progressive work experience preferred

Tools

Lawn mower

Weedwhacker

Power tools

Job description

Temporary Groundskeeper

Reports to: Operations Manager

Status: Seasonal

Department: Maintenance & Operations

Classification: Non-Exempt

Location: Unalaska, Alaska

Summary of Position:

This entry-level position performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of corporate grounds, open spaces, and properties. Under the direct supervision of the Maintenance & Operations Manager (or designee), the Groundskeeper ensures all outdoor areas are safe, clean, and well-maintained.

Essential Functions:

• Must have the ability and willingness to comply with the standards for safety.


• Ability and skills in safely operating tools used in the grounds keeping and maintenance trades such as lawn mowers, weedwhackers and power tools.


• Collecting and disposing of waste from buildings and performing minor interior building maintenance such as painting and other semi-skilled trade works.


• Must have the ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.


• The basic understanding of painting and ability to make minor repairs to the facilities.


• Perform basic mathematical calculations.


• Self-starter and self-motivation when working alone.


• Able to work professionally and courteously with others.


• Have experience mowing, edging, pruning, watering, and applying insecticides and fertilizers.

The above duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification.

Experience and Education:

• Must be 18 years of age.


• High school graduate or equivalent


• 1 – 2 years of progressive work experience preferred.


• Must be eligible to work in the US as required by Federal Law.

Requirements:

• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.


• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.


• Ability to pass all pre-employment required testing i.e. drug and background.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequent walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and lifting of heavy objects (up to 40 lbs.)


• Operation of heavy, vibrating, or loud machinery.