Annual Salary: $33,238.40 Grade:  20 (Employee: 7% on your current salary, whichever is greater; or 10.5% on your current salary, whichever is greater, if position is 3 grades or higher than current position) Appointment to a position in the classified service shall be at the minimum of the corresponding pay range unless otherwise approved.  

Examination is announced to establish an employment list to fill 1 vacancy in the Parks and Recreation department and future vacancies as they occur to perform technical tasks as a lead member of a crew on an assigned shift performing various maintenance, sanitation, landscape, and litter removal tasks in support of the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Alexandria. Oversees and participates in ballpark maintenance tasks; drags and aerates fields; paints foul lines; replaces dirt; edges infield and outfield grass; chalks field lines; repairs fencing; trims trees; replaces bases; cuts sod along base paths, infields and warning tracks; installs plates, bases and pitching rubbers; relocates bleachers. Monitors work in progress and ensures compliance with established standards; advises crews in techniques and practices; reviews reports; prepares requests for materials and supplies.

Minimum Applicant Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED; supplemented by three (3) years of experience in facility maintenance, general repair tasks, parks and grounds maintenance and routine landscape tasks and experience in the operation of equipment used in landscaping and grounds maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. 
• Will be required to obtain and maintain specialized certifications and/or training as deemed necessary. 
• Must possess a valid driver’s license. 
• Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification. 
• Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class D driver’s license within 60 days of hire.

Work Schedule:

 M – F, 6 AM to 2:30 PM; May work overtime & weekends

Kind of Examination

This examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants.  Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location.  Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment.  The information is subject to verification. 

Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application.

Accepting applications:  Until filled

APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM/CAREERS/ALEXANDRIALA

Civil Service Department Ph. (318)449-5030, Fax (318)449-5232, Email: civilservice@cityofalex.com

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer