Groundskeeper Assistant

City & Borough of Juneau • Juneau, AK

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Parks & Recreation Department, Parks and Landscape Maintenance Division team is seeking interested applicants to fill a full-time seasonal Groundskeeper Assistant position! The Groundskeeper Assistant position requires an ability to perform physical labor outdoors during inclement weather. We need someone who can walk long distances while mowing or weed for long periods, learn to operate various hand tools, power tools, and small equipment (including mowers, blowers, trimmers, chainsaws, etc.), and operate pickup trucks, one-ton dump trucks, and small to mid-size tractors with various attachments. We are also looking for someone with a working knowledge of gardening/ landscaping techniques, and a positive attitude, although experience is not necessary. We are happy to train! The Groundskeeper Assistant is part of a Parks and Recreation Department team on the Facilities, Parks and Landscape Maintenance Division. We are an innovative, supportive and introspective team that seeks to provide the best customer service possible to the community and manage facilities and programs that reflect the incredible landscape of Juneau. The position focuses efforts on the beautification of Juneau’s parks, public areas, and facilities and may collaborate with other groups such as Park Maintenance and the Trail and Ranger program on projects.

Requirements

• Ability to perform physical labor outdoors during inclement weather.
• Ability to walk long distances while mowing or weed for long periods.
• Ability to learn to operate various hand tools, power tools, and small equipment (including mowers, blowers, trimmers, chainsaws, etc.).
• Ability to operate pickup trucks, one-ton dump trucks, and small to mid-size tractors with various attachments.
• Working knowledge of gardening/ landscaping techniques.
• Positive attitude.
• Not less than 18 years of age.
• Valid Driver's License at time of appointment and for continued employment.

Nice To Haves

• Education and/or experience in horticulture.

Responsibilities

• Participate in greenhouse operations, cemetery operations, and general landscaping operations.
• Work outdoors, mowing and weed whipping, weeding, pruning, planting, deadheading, mulching, watering, and doing clean-up of CBJ parks and facility grounds.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed