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City & Borough of Juneau lists this Groundskeeper Assistant opportunity in juneau, Alaska. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Groundskeeper AssistantThe recruitment period for this position has been extended. Previous applicants will be considered and need not reapply. The Parks & Recreation Department is seeking three (3) individuals to join the Facilities, Parks and Landscape Maintenance Division team in order to fill our seasonal Groundskeeper Assistant positions!WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORThe 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 crouch to 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. Experience is not necessary, and we are happy to train!THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAMThe Groundskeeper Assistant is part of a Parks and Recreation Department team in 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.WORKING HOURS AND LOCATIONThese positions are seasonal but permanent, and will work about 5 months each year, from approximately April 20 to September 15. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30AM to 3:30PM with a half-hour lunch, 7.5 hours per day, 37.5 hours per week. In some instances, these positions may be asked, with appropriate notice, to do early morning watering duty. These positions report to the Douglas Parks and Landscape shop located at 802 Front Street in Douglas, Alaska.Typical ResponsibilitiesIf selected for this position, you would be working under the general supervision of the Landscape Maintenance Supervisor and Grounds Crew Leaders. You would participate in greenhouse operations, cemetery operations, and general landscaping operations. You would spend your days working outdoors, mowing and weed whipping, weeding, pruning, planting, deadheading, mulching, watering, and doing clean-up of CBJ parks and facility grounds. The CBJ Landscape crew is responsible for mowing over 1.2 million square feet of turf, propagating, planting, and maintaining 14,000 annual flowers each year, and maintaining over 82,000 square feet of mulched tree and shrub beds.Minimum QualificationsEducation:None requiredOther:Not less than 18 years of age; AND Valid Driver's License at time of appointment and for continued employment .Desirable Qualifications :Education and/or experience in horticulture desired.Hiring Managers: Ben Patterson, Phone Number: Email: recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to sixty (60) days after the original recruitment closes.Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.Careers with the City & Borough of Juneau offer Many Benefits The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the City & Borough of Juneau. Actual benefits received may differ based on position type and will be prorated for other than full time work. Incumbents of Part-time Limited, Eaglecrest Limited, Short-term Temporary, Emergency and Intern positions are not eligible for the benefits described below.Insurance BenefitsHealth insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dentalEmployer paid Basic Life insurance--$10,000 for employee, spouse & dependentsOptional group-based insurance premiums forTerm life with Accidental Death and Dismemberment (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)Short-term DisabilityAccident InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceHospital Indemnity InsurancePet InsuranceEmployee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expensesEmployees are eligible for an employer funded Dependent Care Account (DCA) up to $ following 1 year of actively working.Retirement BenefitsMembership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program, depending on your date of hireOption to enroll in the City & Borough of Juneau's Deferred Compensation Program with MissionSquareEmployer match available for participating PERS Tier IV employeesNote: The Defined Contribution Plan & Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment optionsPaid Leave and HolidaysPersonal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served21 days of PL within first year of employmentPersonal leave includes Sick leaveThirteen paid holidays a yearSix weeks Paid Parental Leave (to eligible employees)Employee Wellness ProgramAn opportunity to earn a health insurance premium discount of $1300 per yearAn Employee Assistance ProgramWellness Pass Discounts to local and CBJ recreation facilitiesHealth related webinarsOffice Ergonomic AssessmentsAdditional PerksPublic Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employerParking passes or bus passes provided for employees working in the downtown officesFree passes to Parks & Recreation field house, ice arena, and swimming pools
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juneau, AK, 99811, US
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