Seasonal Parks Grounds Lead

Juneau (CBJ) — Parks & Recreation; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

City and Borough of Juneau is seeking a Grounds Crew Leader to oversee outdoor landscape maintenance from spring to fall. You will supervise and train up to seven crew members, interpret landscape plans, and plan daily tasks for varied workloads across parks and facilities.

The role requires physical outdoor work, formal supervision, and the ability to operate a variety of tools and small equipment. Reporting to the Landscape Maintenance Supervisor, you will help beautify Juneau's public spaces.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in horticulture/landscape maintenance or related experience.
• A valid Driver's License at the time of appointment and for continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and evaluate up to seven groundskeeper assistants.
• Interpret landscape plans and organize schedules to meet varied workloads.
• Plan projects and make independent decisions in the field.
• Spend time outdoors mowing, weed whipping, weeding, pruning, planting, mulching, and general clean-up of CBJ parks and facilities grounds.
• Conduct seasonal performance evaluations of direct reports and manage disciplinary actions.

Skills

People skills

Planning & scheduling

Leadership

Field operations

Tools

Mowers

Blowers

Trimmers

Chainsaws

Tractors

Job description

City and Borough of Juneau is seeking a Grounds Crew Leader to oversee outdoor landscape maintenance from spring to fall. You will supervise and train up to seven crew members, interpret landscape plans, and plan daily tasks for varied workloads across parks and facilities.

The role requires physical outdoor work, formal supervision, and the ability to operate a variety of tools and small equipment. Reporting to the Landscape Maintenance Supervisor, you will help beautify Juneau's public spaces.