Job Opportunities

The following positions are currently being advertised.

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Temporary On-Call Job Pool

Temporary Part Time Recreation Aides

Laborer Maintenance II (Parks and Rec Department)

Temporary Full-Time Parks Maintenance I

Applications & additional information for all positions  available at City Hall.

Please ask to speak with Cindy Appleton, Human Resources.

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The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for

TEMPORARY, PART-TIME RECREATION AIDES

at Bidarki Recreation Center

Pay Range:  $10. – $15. per hour, DOE

OPENING DATE OF PUBLIC APPLICATION: 4/13/2012

FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS:  4/30/2012

POSITION TITLE:     TEMPORARY RECREATION AIDE

DEPARTMENT :        PARKS AND RECREATION

SUPERVISOR:           PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR

POSITION SUMMARY:  Assists in the implementing of programs, collection of fees, sales, and facility maintenance and management at the Parks and Recreation Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist in planning and supervising of recreation programs and activities.
2. Admits patrons, collects money, and validates passes.
3. Performs registration for programs.
4. Performs maintenance duties, such as:  cleaning floors in facility and daily cleaning of lockers/restrooms.
5. Maintains routine reports and records.
6. Enforces rules and regulations regarding safe and acceptable behavior in all areas of the facility.

 EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

1. High School graduate or equivalent thereof required.
2. Background in the field of recreation or youth programs, preferred.
3. CPR certification and standard first aid or able to obtain within 30 days of employment.
4. Ability to communicate effectively and work with patrons of all ages in various programs.
5. Ability to understand and carry out instructions.
6. Ability to learn simple office and record keeping skills.
7. Ability to work a flexible schedule, possibly weekends and evenings.

The above job description is not intended to describe the duties of an employee in general terms and does not necessarily describe all of the position duties. 9/11

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The Human Resources Dept. is accepting applications for

 a Regular Full-Time Laborer Maintenance II

in the Parks and Recreation Department

Pay Range:  $16.65 – $22.76

Starting Pay: $16.65 – $20.14 per hour, DOE, plus benefits

OPENING DATE:  APRIL 18, 2012

FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICANTS:  MAY 1, 2012

POSITION TITLE:   Laborer Maintenance II  (serves a six month probationary period)

DEPARTMENT:      Parks and Recreation

SUPERVISOR:           Director of Parks and Recreation

POSITION SUMMARY: Under daily supervision of the Parks and Recreation Director performs general labor and maintenance on City owned parks and recreation department facilities and properties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs tasks in building and property maintenance.

    1. Facility maintenance tasks include:
  • Minor repair of building’s structural, electrical, and mechanical systems ( Bob Korn Memorial Swimming Pool, Bidarki Recreation Center and Parks Shop.)
  • Oversee and coordinate annual re-surface of gym floor in Recreation Center
  • Oversee and coordinate annual and semi annual Maintenance of the Bob Korn Swimming Pool.
  • Ability to learn to maintain and clean pool filters, automated chemical dosing system, and Chlortek system at pool.
  • Ability to learn to maintain exercise equipment in Bidarki Recreation Center
  • Repair and replace playground equipment.
  • Turf maintenance and general landscaping.
  • Cleaning and maintenance of public restrooms, City owned park properties and Parks Shop.
  • Snow removal at Skaters Cabin, City owned sidewalks and entrance of Bidarki Rec. Center and Bob Korn Memorial Pool and Parks Shop.
  • Basic maintenance on parks equipment ie; vehicle, tractor, small tools.
    1. Properties include parks and playgrounds owned by the City. Maintenance tasks include:
  • Supervises seasonal parks maintenance staff.
  • Obeys all safety rules and standards.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

  1. High school graduate or GED required.
  2. Possess a valid Alaska driver’s license in good standing.
  3. Ability to safely and effectively operate hand and power tools.
  4. Physical strength and ability sufficient to perform routine or heavy manual tasks (lift up to 70 lbs.). Endurance to lift, pull, transport and handle equipment and materials; climb ladders and work in inclement weather conditions.
  5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and interface courteously with the public.
  6. Ability to prioritize and carry out tasks with minimal supervision.
  7. Must be willing, able and available for night and/or weekend work as necessary.
  8. Must complete required National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses as directed.

The above job description is intended to describe the duties of an employee in general terms and does not necessarily describe all of the job duties.  3/1/12 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Human Resources Dept. is accepting applications for a

TEMPORARY, FULL-TIME Park Maintenance I position

  Pay Range:   $15.00 – 18.00 per hour

Opening Date:  April 18, 2012

First Review of Applicants:  May 1, 2012

POSITION TITLE:      TEMPORARY, FULL-TIME PARKS MAINTENANCE I

DEPARTMENT:         PARKS & RECREATION

SUPERVISOR:            PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR

POSITION SUMMARY:  This is a temporary full-time position, under Supervision of the Parks & Recreation Director. Performs general labor and maintenance on City owned parks, camper parks, recreation facilities and properties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. Maintains community parks, playgrounds, and recreation facilities. Tasks to include:
  • a. repair and replace playground equipment
  • grounds maintenance, grass cutting, general landscaping
  •  general repairs, & janitorial duties
  • daily trash collection
  • painting
  • safety inspection of playground equipment

2.   Obeys all safety rules OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Performs related work as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

  1. Knowledge and ability to safely use and maintain a wide range standard equipment and power hand tools.
  2. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  3. Ability to work with little or no supervision, given proper instructions.
  4. Ability to read and write.
  5. Physical strength and ability to perform routine or heavy manual tasks. Endurance to lift, pull, transport and handle equipment and materials; climb ladders and work in inclement weather conditions.
  6. Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
  7. Possession of a valid driver’s license, Class B CDL preferred, in good standing.
  8. Must be willing, able and available for night and/or weekend work as necessary.

The above job description is intended to describe the duties of an employee in general terms and does not necessarily describe all of the job duties.  3/12

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The City of Cordova, HR Dept. is accepting applications for the following departments for

ON-CALL, AS NEEDED BASIS” TO FORM A “TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE POOL“:

  • ADMINISTRATION
  • FINANCE
  • HARBOR
  • INFORMATION SERVICES
  • PARKS AND RECREATION
  • PLANNING
  • PUBLIC SAFETY
  • PUBLIC WORKS
  • REFUSE
  • ROADS MAINTENANCE
  • WATER/SEWER

During this time, Departments may select applicants from the “POOL” to perform job duties as needed by the department, on a short term basis.

*Please note, that there will be no closing date for accepting applications, as the pool will be open throughout the year and the applications kept on file, until June 30, 2011.

Applications are available at City Hall or call 424-6200 for additional information

THE CITY OF CORDOVA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER