Seasonal Parks & Grounds Maintenance Technician

Sitka, City and Borough of (AK); Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The City and Borough of Sitka is hiring temporary workers to assist full-time staff with seasonal parks and grounds maintenance. These positions perform a variety of duties focused on the maintenance and beautification of City parks, athletic fields, lawns, gardens, and trails.

Preferred experience includes operation and maintenance of landscaping equipment and tools; riding & push lawn mowers, string trimmers, backpack blowers, push spreaders, chain saws, pole saws, and pruners.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance and beautification of City parks, athletic fields, lawns, gardens, and trails.
• Operate and maintain landscaping equipment as needed.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Skills

Lawn & landscaping equipment operation

Manual labor

Outdoor work

Tractor operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Riding lawn mower

Push lawn mower

String trimmer

Backpack blower

Push spreader

Chainsaw

Pole saw

Pruner

Power-washer

Painting tools

Tree care equipment

Weed control equipment

Job description

The City and Borough of Sitka is hiring temporary workers to assist full-time staff with seasonal parks and grounds maintenance. These positions perform a variety of duties focused on the maintenance and beautification of City parks, athletic fields, lawns, gardens, and trails.

Preferred experience includes operation and maintenance of landscaping equipment and tools; riding & push lawn mowers, string trimmers, backpack blowers, push spreaders, chain saws, pole saws, and pruners.