GARDENER II (CDL) - Range 11 / L71

Municipality of Anchorage•Mann Leiser Memorial Greenhouse, AK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to beautify Anchorage parks and streetscapes and to maintain its natural resources. The Gardener II is required to perform more skilled assignments and lead the lower level Gardener positions and volunteers. This position will be assigned to one or more areas to act as a working lead in the preparation of flower beds; in the maintenance, planting, irrigation of trees, shrubs, turf, flower beds and hanging flower baskets; the cleaning and sanitation of the parks; and in general landscaping and maintenance of parks, municipal facilities, and roadways.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Two (2) years of greenhouse, plant nursery, landscaper, gardener, grounds keeper, or other applicable experience
Valid State of Alaska commercial driver’s license, Class B (CDLB), with Tank endorsement, and satisfactory Driving Record at time of application
Satisfactory drug test at time of hire
Legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States

Nice To Haves

Current copy of the applicant's Alaska Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDLB) or higher, with Tank endorsement
Current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver's License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history
Previous Employer Alcohol & Drug Test Information Forms
Union Dispatch Referral Form

Responsibilities

Act as a working lead in the preparation of flower beds
Maintenance, planting, irrigation of trees, shrubs, turf, flower beds and hanging flower baskets
Cleaning and sanitation of the parks
General landscaping and maintenance of parks, municipal facilities, and roadways
Perform other duties as assigned