Lead Groundskeeper

Love working outdoors? Ready to take the lead? Bring your experience and leadership skills to Cook Inlet Housing Authority (CIHA). We’re looking for a Lead Groundskeeper to oversee and coordinate groundskeeping operations across our portfolio, ensuring our properties remain 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.

Why Join Us?

Lead a team and make a visible impact in the community

Be part of a mission-driven organization that values collaboration and growth

Satisfaction that your skills are making our neighborhoods and community clean, safe, and welcoming

Competitive salary and benefits package;

Compensation: $24.04 – $26.44 per hour (DOE)

Medical plans offered through the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) Program

Employer-paid Dental and Vision coverage

Employer-paid Group Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual & Paid Holidays

State of Alaska PERS/SBS Retirement

Plus many other supplemental insurance offerings

What You’ll Be Doing

Leadership & Coordination

Lead and oversee daily work of groundskeeping staff

Assist the Maintenance Supervisor to plan and coordinate landscaping and grounds maintenance projects across multiple properties

Monitor crew productivity, performance, and workflow; provide feedback and guidance

Ensure work is completed on schedule, safely, and to high-quality standards

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

Ensure compliance with safety standards, CIHA policies, and OSHA guidelines

Train staff on equipment use, chemical application, and safe work practices

Follow safety protocols and report any issues to the supervisor

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a reliable, motivated individual who enjoys working outdoors and can confidently balance hands-on work with leading and coordinating a team. You prioritize safety, take pride in high-quality results, and bring a strong work ethic to everything you do.

Skills & Experience:

Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with landscaping or lawn equipment

Demonstrated experience leading or supervising groundskeeping staff

Ability to lift 70-100 lbs. and work in varied weather conditions.

Valid Driver’s License.

Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with minimal supervision

Knowledge of landscaping practices (soil, planting, maintenance techniques)

Experience using basic computer programs (Outlook, Word, Excel)

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!