Parks Caretaker Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Information Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee. DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation HOURS OF WORK: These will be 4 10's (Varies), Shift A: Monday-Thursday 6:00AM-4:30PM, Shift B: Tuesday-Friday 6:00AM-4:30PM, Shift C: Wednesday-Saturday 6:00AM-4:30PM, Shift D: Friday-Monday 6:00AM-4:30PM LOCATION: North Maintenance Shop, 2839 Mt View Drive, Anchorage, AK 99501, South Maintenance Shop, 11440 Lang Street, Anchorage, AK 99515, or other locations as needed 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. Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.

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: Internal applicants currently working under the Public Employees (Local 71) Collective Bargaining Agreement Local union dispatched applicants External applicants and other current Municipal employees not covered under this agreement Example of Duties The primary purpose of this position is to maintain the Municipality of Anchorage park land and facilities in a safe and useable condition for the general public to enjoy.

The park caretaker I position is the first level classification in the park maintenance series. This position generally performs routine park maintenance under general supervision. The distinction between this level and other levels of park maintenance workers is based upon the level and the complexity of duties performed and the degree of supervision received and exercised.

Winter Season Duties: litter collection; snow & ice removal from sidewalks; outdoor recreational ice maintenance; track setting; trail grooming and maintenance; special event preparation and support; and general grounds cleaning and repair. Summer Season Duties: turf and irrigation maintenance; removal & cleanup of unauthorized or illegal campsites; litter collection; athletic and multiuse field maintenance; trail maintenance; park fence and barrier repairs; park shelters, amenities and equipment cleaning and repair; special event preparation and support; and general grounds and facility care. This includes an and all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences: Three (3) months experience in lawn, landscape, trails, construction, grounds, or facility maintenance. Must possess a valid State of Alaska driver's license at the time of hire. Additional Important Information If selected for hire, applicant must be capable of bending, twisting, and kneeling.

Applicant must be able to lift and carry items weighing more than fifty (50) pounds and work outdoors in inclement weather. The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program

For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a copy of the applicant's Alaska driver's license and a current copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicles' driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaskan driver's license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.

All required licenses must remain current for the duration of employment. If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference: Veterans who wish to be considered for an interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran or similar document. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration

An individual currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wishes to be considered for an interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual's command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service

The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration. The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process: Once applicants click the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage

For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at1-855-524-5627. For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at(907) 343-4447during regular business hours of Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00 pm, Alaska Time. The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) 343-4571