Salary : $23.89 - $33.80 Hourly
Location : Sitka, AK
Job Type : Full-Time
Department : Public Works
Division : Maintenance
Opening Date : 02 / 05 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 28 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Alaska
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit : ASEA
Thank you for considering employment with the City and Borough of Sitka. The following information is provided to give potential applicants awareness regarding the job.
If a range of pay is advertised, starting pay dependent on experience and qualifications aligned with job requirements.
Primary Purpose of Job & Essential Duties / Responsibilities
Primary Purpose of Job
The primary purpose of this position is to provide landscaping, maintenance, repair, and construction for all of the CBS-owned parks and grounds safely and efficiently to ensure the functionality and comfort for the benefit of employees, tenants, and the public.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I - Under close supervision of the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, an employee in this position performs entry-level duties and responsibilities. Grounds Maintenance Worker I will learn the essentials of parks and grounds landscaping, maintenance, and construction, including safety practices the use of basic tools and equipment in such operations.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II - Under general supervision of the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, an employee independently performs mid-level duties and responsibilities. This role involves a mix of fieldwork and operational responsibilities.
Grounds Maintenance Worker III - Under general supervision of the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, an employee in this position performs senior-level responsibilities focused on the operation of specialized tools, some heavy equipment, and the execution of complex maintenance tasks. This employee may also perform other maintenance duties for the Grounds Maintenance Unit based on expertise and as assigned. Responsibilities in this position include performance of Grounds Maintenance Worker I and II duties, as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
All Grounds Maintenance Workers perform the following duties and responsibilities :
- Communicates regularly during work hours with their supervisor and others as appropriate to keep them fully informed concerning work progress
- Documents all daily work activities in a computerized maintenance management system
- Performs routine landscaping, maintenance, and general upkeep of grounds such as cleaning, planting, mulching, and weeding flower beds, pruning shrubbery and trees, picking up litter and other debris, and watering grass and other landscaping as necessary
- Conducts routine inspections of parks and grounds identifying asset conditions, needs, and safety hazards
- Operates parks and grounds landscape and maintenance power equipment such as chain saws, edgers, weed eaters, push and riding mowers, field painters, snow removal and other equipment as necessary
- Identifies problems related to assigned tasks and recommends solutions to their supervisor or others as the problem arises or is anticipated
- Collaborates with Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to develop and implement a preventative grounds maintenance program and plans to address identified maintenance needs
- Supports construction activities for Public Works and other departments as needed
- Responsible to maintain all safety and quality standards required by federal, state, or local law and as established in department requirements
- Responds promptly to emergency maintenance requests relating to parks and grounds, including emergency response outside of work hours or when on "on-call" status
- Informs Grounds Maintenance Supervisor about inventory of landscaping and maintenance supplies, tools, materials, and system components to maintain appropriate quantities to perform the work
- Assists Grounds Maintenance Supervisor with soliciting quotes and estimates for products and services when assigned
- Performs snow and ice management activities for all CBS infrastructure, as assigned
- Performs other duties as assigned
In addition to the list above, the Grounds Maintenance Worker III is also responsible for the following :
Operates all levels of power tools and equipment as needed to perform the work assignedActs as subject matter expert in the absence of the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor by providing information, directions, and oversight to employees in lower classifications of Grounds Maintenance Worker while in the fieldProvides information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees responsible for grounds maintenanceKnowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of :
Grounds Maintenance Worker I :
Basic knowledge of safety practices in construction and maintenanceKnowledge of basic construction tools and equipment is desirableSafe motor vehicle operations and maintenanceFundamentals of reading, writing, and arithmetic at the high school levelGeneral understanding of grounds maintenance work and equipment and materialsAcceptable work habits and practicesGrounds Maintenance Worker II and III :
In addition to list above for the Grounds Maintenance Worker I, all higher levels must also have knowledge of :
Landscaping, maintenance, operations, tools, equipment, and construction methods, practices, and techniques used to maintain parks and grounds infrastructureLocal, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to public safety, health, accessibility, and sustainability applicable to parks and groundsSafety regulations, protocols, principles, practices, and procedures relating to parks and grounds maintenanceTrees, flowers, shrubs, grass planting, cultivation, pruning and other aspects of plant propagation and care, including the use of common insecticides, fungicides and fertilizersAll applicable CBS and Public Works directives, including general code, policies, plans, strategies, and proceduresAll levels of Grounds Maintenance Workers require the following Skills and Abilities based on the employee's years of experience and training unless specified otherwise below.
Skills in :
Operating a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks, such as email communications, work order creation, internet navigation, calendar or schedule management, and the computerized grounds maintenance softwareOperating tools and equipment necessary to landscape, maintain, and construct different types of parks and grounds depending on expectations of the specific positionAbility to :
Recognize and maintain confidential informationComprehend and follow safety requirementsRead and interpret operational procedures, schematics, blueprints, and plansLearn and master operational skills for a wide variety of light and heavy equipmentMaintain working knowledge of parks and grounds landscaping, maintenance and construction practices, equipment capabilities, and regulatory compliancePrepare and present accurate and reliable written and oral reports of work progress and problemsCommunicate well with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical languageUnderstand and follow oral and written policies, procedures, and instructionsUse logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and oral instructionsPerform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlinesQuickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledgeMinimum Qualifications & Other Job Requirements / Expectations
Minimum Qualifications
Grounds Maintenance Worker I :
High School Diploma or GED; andValid Alaska driver's license with clean driving record; andExperience in landscaping, construction or maintenance, preferred; andExperience working with basic landscaping, construction, or maintenance tools and equipment, preferred.Note : After twenty-four consecutive months working as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I, an employee will be eligible to move to a Grounds Maintenance Worker II (Grade 8) so long as all licenses and certificates listed below for a Grounds Maintenance Worker I in the "Other Job Requirements or Expectations" have been obtained and the employee has at least two written satisfactory evaluations on record, subject to approval of the Public Works Director.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II :
Two years as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I with Sitka; orThree years of full-time experience in parks and grounds maintenance, construction, or a related fieldValid Alaska Class B commercial driver's license with clean driving record; andEntry-level skills in the operation of heavy equipment (i.e. loaders, graders, excavators, skid-steers, dump trucks, compactors, etc.); andAny equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.Grounds Maintenance Worker III :
Five years of groundskeeping experience in parks and grounds maintenance with progressive responsibilities; andThree years of experience in heavy equipment operation; andAdvanced skills in operating heavy equipment (i.e. loaders, graders, excavators, skid-steers, dump trucks, compactors, etc.); orAny equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.Other Job Requirements or Expectations
Grounds Maintenance Worker I :
Possession of, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire,o First Aid, CPR certification, and AED certificates
o ATSSA Flagger Traffic Control training
Possession of, or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire,o Valid Alaska Class B commercial driver's license
o OSHA 10 Construction Safety training certificate
Grounds Maintenance Worker II :
In addition to the job requirements listed above for the Grounds Maintenance Worker I :
Possession of, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire, OSHA 30 Construction Safety training certificateDemonstrated proficiency within 12 months of hire as a Grounds Maintenance Worker II in operating a loader and 5-yard dump truck safely, effectively, and efficientlyGrounds Maintenance Worker III :
In addition to the job requirements listed above for the Grounds Maintenance Worker II :
Possession of, or ability to obtain certification within 12 months of hire as a Grounds Maintenance Worker III,ATSSA Traffic Control Technician certificationISA Arborist certificationDemonstrated proficiency within 12 months of hire as a Grounds Maintenance Worker III operating excavators and graders safely, effectively, and efficientlyAll Grounds Maintenance Worker employees, regardless of level, are expected to :
Possess, obtain, and maintain the above-required certifications for the duration of their employment with Public WorksWear the right attire and safety gear for the work assignedWork hours outside of normal shifts in the early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays and be on-call for 24 hours when necessaryWorking Conditions & Physical Requirements
Working Conditions :
Works in the field outside, often in inclement weather with related hazards, about 95% of the timeWorks in office setting performing time entry and work order entry about 5% of the timeWorks on and around active roadways and ancillary facilities with related hazardsMay work near moving mechanical parts and in precarious placesSpecific Physical Requirements :
Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling and crouchingFrequent lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying up to 50 pounds with or without assistance from appropriate equipmentFrequent physical movement (walking, standing, sitting, stooping, climbing) throughout the workday depending on operational needs and where working (office or field)Frequently sits or rides in equipment for long periods of timeFrequently reaches, handles, and feels in order to operate vehicles and equipmentHearing acuity to recognize alarms and other equipment noises or soundsVisual acuity required to :o See both near and far acuity to operate vehicles and equipment, monitor traffic and observe people and objects
o Have the required depth perception to operate vehicles safely and effectively
General Physical Requirements :
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing which permits the employee to communicate effectivelySufficient vision and powers of observation which permits the employee to operate heavy maintenance equipment and tools used in operation and maintenance of parks and grounds infrastructure safely and effectivelySufficient manual dexterity which permits the employee to operate computers, heavy equipment controls, and grasp tools used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of parks and grounds infrastructure.Sufficient physical mobility and reflexes which permits the employee to climb, enter and exit confined spaces, inside and outdoors to manipulate equipment and adhere to safety protocols in the inspection, operation, and repair of parks and grounds infrastructure.Please reach out to the City and Borough of Sitka Human Resources department at the below information if you have any questions or concerns.
The City and Borough of Sitka (CBS) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include :
Health / Medical Benefits :
Medical / Dental / Vision (90% employer, 10% employee for full-time employees)Life InsuranceDependent Life InsuranceLong Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent CareRetirement :
Mandatory employee / employer contributions to State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)Mandatory employee / employer SBS contributions457 Deferred Compensation PlanEmployer Paid Benefits :
Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Leave Plan10 Paid HolidaysFloating HolidaysPlease call the CBS Human Resources department at 907-747-1816 for any specific questions about benefits.
Salary : $24 - $34
