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!