PARKS CARETAKER II - Regular - Range 11 / L71

Municipality of Anchorage

Anchorage, AK

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

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.

DEPARTMENT:Parks & Recreation

HOURS OF WORK:Varies:4/10's-Mon-Thu, 6am-4:30pm; Tue-Fri, 6am-4:30pm, Fri-Mon, 6am-4:30pm, Wed-Sat 6am-4:30pm, Sun-Wed 6am-4:30pm; all shifts w/1/2 hr meal period.

LOCATION:Varies: North Park Maintenance Shop-2839 Mt. View Drive; South Park Maintenance Shop-11440 Lang Street

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.

The primary purpose of this position is to maintain the Municipality of Anchorage Park land and facilities in a safe and useable condition fo rthe general public to enjoy/ Depending on assignment, general supervision is provided by the Park Maintenance Supervisor. This is a mid-level position in the park caretaker series. Incumbents in this class have developed more skills and abilities through experience and training and perform the more skilled assignments and may lead park caretaker I positions. The duties assigned to employees in this class require the ability to work independently, exercising judgment, initiative and direct the work of lower-level staff on a project or a day-to-day basis. This position maintains municipal park property including parks, playgrounds, trails, athletic fields, outdoor recreation facilities, and streetscapes. Duties include but are not limited to:Winter tasks- maintain ice rinks, ski trails, park equipment, and removing snow from trails, walkways, staircases, tunnels, parking lots, and roadways.Summer tasks- Mow and maintain park and field turf, clean and repair bike trails, inspect and repair playground equipment, remove graffiti, maintain sports fields, construct, install and repair park equipment, amenities and structures.Year-round tasks- collect litter, inspect and repair playground equipment and parks amenities, generate reports, clean and maintain equipment and shops in accordance to Department standards. This position requires knowledge of light equipment, small tool operation, ability and legal authorization to drive and operate various types of vehicles and equipment, read and comprehend instruction manuals, landscape and construction plans, and maps. Other duties as assigned.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent,andone (1) year experience as a Parks Caretaker I or the equivalent.

Must possess a valid State of Alaska Driver's License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go tohttp://www.uscis.gov/E-verify.E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska Driver's License, and a 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. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to theMOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.

All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

As a condition of employment, the candidate selected must provide their Union Dispatch Referral Form by the time of hire.

Military Service Interview Preference

Veterans who wish to be considered for 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. 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.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for 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 the 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 shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of 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 an applicant clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to thewww.GovernmentJobs.comwebsite 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 at 1-855-524-5627.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at 907-343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard 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.