Grounds Maintenance Worker

The City and Borough of Sitka is hiring temporary workers to assist full-time staff with seasonal parks and grounds maintenance. These positions perform a variety of duties focused on the maintenance and beautification of City parks, athletic fields, lawns, gardens, and trails. Preferred experience includes operation and maintenance of landscaping equipment and tools; riding & push lawn mowers, string trimmers, backpack blowers, push spreaders, chain saws, pole saws, and pruners. Other equipment and skills include tractor operation, trailering, power-washing, painting, tree care, and weed control. Applicants must be at least 18 years old; HS diploma or GED; and possess a valid driver's license. Applicants must have the ability to perform medium to heavy manual labor outside in potentially adverse weather conditions. #J-18808-Ljbffr