Parks Maintenance Position Jobs

CITY AND BOROUGH OF WRANGELL\ Wrangell Parks and Recreation Department\ PARKS MAINTENANCE POSITION\ Seasonal Job Posting\ The Wrangell Parks and Recreation Department will accept applications for the positions of Park Maintenance I and II until the positions have been filled.\ First review of applications will take place on March 20th, 2023.\ \ Applicants must be at least 18 years old, hold a valid Alaska Drivers License and have knowledge of power tools and be familiar with grounds maintenance and repairs.\ Applicants must be able to work through September. Position is full time, temporary.\ Duties include both skilled and semi-skilled work in landscape, mowing, weed-eating, grounds maintenance, repairs and construction of parks, playgrounds, ball fields and cemeteries.\ Pay range \$16.00-18.00/hr. DOE.\ Applications and full job description may be obtained at and returned to Wrangell City Hall, 205 Brueger Street (P.O. Box 531), Wrangell, AK 99929.\ The City and Borough of Wrangell is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.\ \ Park Maintenance I\ Summary To perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled work in landscaping, mowing, weed eating, grounds maintenance, repairing, installing and construction of parks, playgrounds, ball fields, cemeteries and park facilities.\ Distinguishing Career Features Park Maintenance I is the second level of the Park Maintenance career path. Employees in Park Maintenance I are generally more experienced and more familiar than their colleagues with parks and recreation.\ \ Essential Duties and Responsibilities\ ? Constructs, repairs, places and installs signs, benches, tables, fences and bases. Assists in park maintenance work involving the placement, repair, painting and maintenance of buildings and structures.\ ? Mows all park and cemetery lawns and turfs. Prunes trees and shrubs, slashes brush, removes cutting and litter from parks, cemeteries and city grounds.\ ? Participates in landscaping by preparing ground, planting, transplanting, fertilizing, trimming and pruning.\ ? Operates light trucks and small tractors and other powered equipment such as rota-tillers, chain saws, weed eaters and lawn mowers.\ ? Cleans park shelters, fire pits and grounds. Cleans and disinfects park restroom facilities.\ ? Maintains all records and reports as required.\ ? Ensures that all supportive services such as water, electricity, etc. are available when needed at recreational sites.\ ? Assists in excavation and back filling of burial sites.\ ? Assists other departments and agencies as needed and carries out other duties as assigned.\ \ Qualifications Knowledge and Skills\ Must have knowledge of how to use power tools such as drills, mowers and leaf-blowers, and must be familiar with fertilizer, weeds, grounds maintenance and repair\ \ Abilities\ ? Ability to follow oral and written instructions, organize and direct work activity of a crew.\ ? Ability to train crew members and evaluate job performance.\ ? Ability to inspect vehicles and power tools for compliance with safety regulations and assure safe work practices.\ ? Ability to communicate effectively with sub-ordinates, staff members, coordinating Park Maintenance I Rev. 10/12/2011 agencies and the general public.\ \ Physical Abilities\ Requires the ability to load and unload 60-pound sacks of materials with assistance.\ Requires the ability to stand and walk for periods of time.\ Requires the ability to generally function outdoors in a park, sports court, park trail, or similar environment.\ \ Education and Experience\ Must have some knowledge or background of parks and/or parks maintenance.\ \ Licenses and Certificates\ Must possess a valid Alaska Drivers License. Must be at least 18 years old.\ \ Working Conditions\ Work is performed indoors and outdoors where significant safety considerations exist from physical labor, body positioning, handling of medium-to-heavy weight and awkward materia s, and disagreeable working conditions.\ \ This job/class description describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, work steps, and skills required of the job.\ \ Position: Park Maintenance II\ Position Number:\ Department/Site: Parks and Recreation/Community Center\ FLSA: Non-exempt Reports to: Parks and RecreationDirector\ Salary Grade: 5\ Summary\ To perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled work in mowing, weed eating, landscaping, grounds maintenance, repairing, preparing, installing, and construction of parks, playgrounds, ball fields, cemeteries and facilities. Distinguishing Career Features Park Maintenance II is the first step on the multi-stage Park Maintenance career path. Advancement to Park Maintenance I is possible with experience, dedication, and demonstration of having acquired necessary skills and competencies\ \ Essential Duties and Responsibilities\ ? Constructs, repairs, places and installs signs, benches tables, fences and bases. Assists in park maintenance work involving the placement, repair, painting and maintenance of buildings and structures.\ ? Mows all park and cemetery lawns and turfs. Prunes trees and shrubs, slashes brush, removes cuttings and litter from parks, cemeteries and city grounds.\ ? Participates in landscaping by preparing ground, planting, transplanting, fertilizing, trimming and pruning.\ ? Operates light trucks and small tractors and other powered equipment such as rota-tillers, chain saws, weed eaters, and lawn mowers.\ ? Cleans park shelters, fire pits and grounds. Cleans and disinfects park restroom facilities.\ ? Maintains all records and reports as required.\ ? Ensures that all supportive services, such as water, electricity, etc., are available when needed at recreational sites.\ ? Assists in excavation and backfilling of burial sites.\ ? Assists other departments and agencies as needed, and other duties as assigned.\ \ Qualifications Knowledge and Skills\ Some knowledge of mowers, weeds, fertilizers, and ground maintenance is desirable\ \ Abilities\ Ability to follow written and oral instructions.\ Ability to safely operate power tools and equipment.\ \ Physical Abilities\ Requires the ability to load and unload 60-pound sacks of materials with assistance.\ Requires the ability to stand and walk for periods of time.\ Requires the ability to generally function outdoors in a park, sports court, park trail, or similar environment.\ \ Park Maintenance II Rev. 10/12/2011\ \ Education and Experience Experience with grounds maintenance or construction work is desirable\ \ Licenses and Certificates\ Requires a valid Alaska Drivers License.\ Must be at least 18 years old.\ \ Working Conditions\ Work is performed indoors and outdoors where significant safety considerations exist from physical labor, body positioning, handling of medium-to-heavy weight and awkward materials, and disagreeable working conditions.\ \ This job/class description describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, work steps, and skills required of the job.\