Temporary Grounds Maintenance Worker

Sitka (CBS) — Public Works; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Part time

Job summary

The City and Borough of Sitka is hiring seasonal workers to assist full-time staff with parks and grounds maintenance. Duties include maintaining parks, athletic fields, lawns, gardens and trails to enhance City beauty.

Applicants should be at least 18, possess a HS diploma or GED, and have a valid driver's license. Weather can vary; outdoor heavy manual labor is expected.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old and legally eligible to work in the US.
• HS diploma or GED completed prior to employment.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist full-time staff with seasonal parks and grounds maintenance.
• Maintain and beautify City parks, athletic fields, lawns, gardens and trails.

Tools

Riding lawn mower

Push lawn mower

String trimmer

Backpack blower

Push spreader

Chainsaw

Pole saw

Pruner

Tractor operation

Power-washing

Painting

Tree care

Weed control

Job description

Primary Purpose of Job & Essential Duties/Responsibilities

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.

Minimum Qualifications & Other Job Requirements/Expectations

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.

• operation and maintenance of landscaping equipment and tools
• riding & push lawn mowers
• string trimmers
• backpack blowers
• push spreaders
• chain saws
• pole saws
• pruners

Other equipment and skills include tractor operation, trailering, power-washing, painting, tree care, and weed control.

• tractor operation
• trailering
• power-washing
• painting
• tree care
• weed control

Applicants must be at least 18 years old; HS diploma or GED; and possess a valid driver’s license.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Applicants must have the ability to perform medium to heavy manual labor outside in potentially adverse weather conditions.