Parks & Recreation Laborer

City of Wasilla • Public Works Buildings/Parks Department, AK

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About The Position

The Parks & Recreation Laborer performs daily, hands-on parks maintenance, horticultural tasks, grounds maintenance, planting of flowerbeds and hanging baskets in accordance with approved Parks and Recreation Division maintenance and operation procedures, safety regulations, and grooming standards.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid State of Alaska driver's license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
• Must be willing to provide a current (dated within 30 days of request) driving record from the State.
• Must be highly motivated, works well as a team member, follow instructions and complete tasks independently under pressure of time deadlines as needed.
• Communicate clearly by voice on radio, cell phone, as well as in person.

Nice To Haves

• Previous facility maintenance experience desired.
• Knowledge of annuals and perennials is helpful.
• Knowledge of planting, watering, and deadheading of flowers is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor facility construction improvement, repair, and maintenance.
• Plant and maintain flowerbeds, hanging baskets, shrubs, trees, lawns, and fields.
• Operate manual digging tools, hand tools, or power tools.
• Perform sanitation maintenance including litter collection, restroom cleaning, and park area clean-up.
• Maintain turf areas including mowing, weed trimming, irrigation, and fertilization.
• Report acts of vandalism and make repair to property and facilities.
• Operate City owned vehicles.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED