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SEASONAL GARDENER I - Range 6 / L71Print (ApplySEASONAL GARDENER I - Range 6 / L71Salary$20.07 - $23.24 HourlyLocationAnchorage, AKJob TypeSeasonalJob Number2026-00120DepartmentParks & Recreation DepartmentDivisionHorticultureOpening Date02/19/2026Closing DateContinuous Description Benefits Questions Job InformationOpen 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 & RecreationHOURS OF WORK: V aries - 4 10's Monday through Sunday; 6:00 am - 4:30 pmLOCATION: 1321 Lidia Selkregg LaneEmployees 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.Applicants shall be referred and considered for this position in the order as follows per the Collective Bargaining Agreement: Internal applicants currently working under the Public Employees (Local 71) Collective Bargaining Agreement Local union dispatched applicants External applicants and other current Municipal employees not covered under this agreement Example of DutiesThe purpose of this position is to assist in the beautification of Anchorage parks and streetscapes and to maintain its natural resources. The gardener I position is the first level in the gardener classification series. This position generally performs routine gardening and landscaping under general supervision. The distinction between this level and other levels of gardener workers is based upon the level and complexity of duties performed and the degree of supervision received and exercised. This is a summer seasonal position that will be assigned to one or more zone areas to assist in flower bed preparation; in the maintenance, planting, irrigation of trees, shrubs, turf, flower beds and hanging flower baskets; the cleaning and sanitation of the parks; and in general landscaping and maintenance of parks, municipal facilities, and roadways.Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / PreferencesAt least 18 years of age with three (3) months of experience in greenhouse, horticulture, or landscape maintenance work, and use of associated equipmentAll applicants must possess and/or obtain:· Valid State of Alaska Driver's License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.Additional Important InformationThe Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to . 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 the MOA 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 PreferenceVeterans 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 ProcessOnce an applicant clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the website 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.Health & Welfare benefits are administered by the Public Employee Local 71 Trust. For additional information, please contact the Public Employee Local 71 Trust at (907) 276-7611 .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 01In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided? Yes No 02Are you a current Municipal employee? Yes No 03Are you a member of the Public Employees Union, Local 71? Yes No 04Do you understand that you must be 18 years of age before date of hire? Yes No 05How many months of experience do you have in greenhouse, horticulture, or landscape maintenance work, and use of associated equipment? None/Less than 3 months 3 months or more 06Do you have or can you obtain a valid State of Alaska Driver’s License by the time of hire? Yes No Required QuestionEmployerMunicipality of AnchorageAddress632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501Phone(907) 343-4442WebsiteApplyPlease verify your email address Verify Email