Groundskeeper

Desk job not for you? Love working outdoors? Grab your sunscreen, ball cap, and work gloves, CIHA is looking to bring on a Groundskeeper to help keep our properties and grounds looking great all year round. This role is hands-on and varied— from mowing and raking to snow shoveling and equipment upkeep, it’s all about keeping things safe, clean, and welcoming for our residents and guests. It's a solid role with great benefits and a chance to be part of something meaningful.

Who We Are

We’re Cook Inlet Housing Authority – we develop, own, and operate a portfolio of affordable rental housing in the Cook Inlet region of southcentral Alaska. We are leaders in community development and advocacy work around affordable housing. We are the Tribally Designated Housing Entity for Cook Inlet Region Inc. We believe in partnership and collaboration. Our mission is to create housing opportunities that empower our people and build our community. Our work vibe is collaborative. If making a difference in the community matters to you, we may be a great fit!

What You’ll Be Doing

Grounds & Site Maintenance

• Perform manual labor including lifting/moving materials
• Rake and care for leaves, shrubs, plants, trees, and flowers
• Weed, mow, thatch, seed, and maintain lawn areas
• Provide snow removal and winter grounds care
• Assist with janitorial tasks and general property sanitation
• Performs general labor duties including debris removal, trash hauling and disposal, and site sanitation.

Equipment & Safety

• Operate and maintain lawn tools and mechanical equipment
• Safely apply treatments and sprays, prune shrubs and trees
• Maintain work sites in organized, clean condition
• Follow safety protocols and report any issues to the supervisor

Collaboration & Other Duties

• Work closely with other department staff as needed
• Receive assignments via written or verbal instructions
• Complete miscellaneous tasks as assigned
• Ability to work indep...