This position is located at Valdez Glacier Campground in Valdez, Alaska. Approximate dates of employment are 15 May - 15 September 2025. With this position, there will be onsite recreational type housing (RV) available. Up to 25% recruitment and/or retention incentive may be authorized for positions offering at least a guarantee of 10 hours per week. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information for references on your resume.
Knowledge of the processes required, which require remembering directions and/or sequences (e.g. mixing cement) Knowledge and skill in the operation, control, and cleaning of heavy power equipment (single-function power lawn mowers with one of more cutting decks and mechanical controls, chain saws, and jackhammers. Knowledge to work safely with heavy tools (axes, picks, tampers, chain saws, etc.) Skill in performing routine operator maintenance and adjusting the cutting height of blades or power mowers or in operating weight handling devices when moving heavy loads. Six (6) months of laboring experience required. Must be able to work under general supervision, responding to initial oral or written instructions and completing assigned tasks.
Perform heavy physical labor requiring the frequent lifting and carrying of items and furniture weighing 80 to 100 pounds or more.
Operate heavy powered equipment performing tasks that require prior work experience and training, tasks include ground maintenance, digging ditches, washing buildings, operating tillers and cutting trees with axes or chainsaws.
Perform general maintenance of NAF facilities requiring use for heavy powered equipment and heavy tools.
Breaks up concrete, mixes and pours concrete and asphalt, resets nails, replaces hardware, relocate playgrounds, flowerbeds and portable structures.
Advises facility director of potential safety hazards and identifies repairs required.