Parks Operations & Maintenance Supervisor

Job Information Open to any current regular employee or any current temporary or seasonal Alaska Public Services Employee - Local 71 employees working within the Anchorage Parks & Recreation & Maintenance & Operations Departments. Department Anchorage Parks & Recreation Hours of Work Monday - Sunday; varying shifts. Positions There are 2 Full‑time, Regular positions. Example of Duties Ability to operate computers, telephones, and radios. Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Ability to monitor and lead the work of others. Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time; work in adverse weather conditions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers, volunteers, work crews and the public. Horticulture Position Knowledge of and experience in the use of fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and application techniques. Skilled in the operation and use of associated equipment, power tools, hand tools and application of pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and similar products. Knowledge of area climates and regional growing conditions. Ability to operate and/or have knowledge of fertilizer spreaders, aerators, sprayers, skid loaders, tree spades, snow blowers, hand tools used in gardening, landscaping, and construction. Park Maintenance Position Ability to operate and/or have knowledge of water tanker, mowers, fertilizer spreaders, aerators, sprayers, thatchers, skid loaders, tree spades, snow plows, ATV, snow machines, snow blowers, hand tools used in gardening, landscaping, and construction. Knowledge of area climates and regional growing conditions, regional construction and/or landscaping conditions and limitations. Knowledge of parks, grounds, and equipment maintenance; turf care; sports fields and trail construction and maintenance; machinery and tool maintenance, use and application of fertilizers and similar products. Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and six years of experience, which includes two years of experience in the position's specialized field as noted below including two years experience in a lead or supervisory capacity. Horticulture Position Qualifications Two years experience in greenhouse plant production. Must have a current Certified Pesticide Applicators License. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Park Maintenance Position Qualifications Two years of applicable turf maintenance, landscape, trails, and other grounds maintenance experience. Must possess a valid State of Alaska Class B Commercial Driver's License with Tanker endorsement. Substitution Post‑secondary education in a related field may be substituted for the non‑specific experience on a year‑for‑year basis. Notice Must be able to lift 50 lbs. or more, kneel, stoop, bend, and climb. Additional Important Information The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA. Health & Welfare benefits are administered by the Public Employee Local 71 Trust. For additional information, please contact the Public Employee Local 71 Trust at View phone number on click.appcast.io. The Municipality of Anchorage provides eligible employees Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and Retirement benefits. For an overview of our medical benefit package go to Conditional Hiring Requirements Horticulture: Must provide current Certified Pesticide Applicators License and a valid Alaska Driver’s License with a current driving record dated within 30 days. Park Maintenance: Must provide current Alaska Commercial Driver’s License Class B with Tanker endorsement and a current driving record dated within 30 days. All applicants must successfully complete a drug screening prior to beginning work and will be subject to periodic drug and alcohol tests. Applicants must complete a Previous Employer Alcohol & Drug Test Information Forms; names, addresses, and phone numbers for positions requiring Department of Transportation testing for the last two years must be provided. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Santa Fe Springs