Substitute Park Attendant – (Cabin Lake)

DEPARTMENT:  Cabin Lake 

SALARY:  Grade 53              BASE PAY: $13.1346 per hour  

OPENING DATE:   October 20, 2020            “OPEN UNTIL FILLED”

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to perform a variety of tasks involved in the maintenance and general operation on the Cabin Lake Recreation Facility. Employees in this classification perform skilled and semi-skilled work. Position is responsible for opening and closing the park at specified times. Greets public and informs visitors concerning park rules and regulations. This position is also responsible for general maintenance of park facilities. Work is performed under general supervision from Cabin Lake Supervisor and is evaluated in terms of quality of work, observation, and visitor user reaction. Performs related work as required.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Weekend and holiday work required
• Works varied work schedule
• Provides excellent customer service involving greeting and registering park visitors and informing visitors about the facility and its operation via telephone or in person informing them of park rules, policies, and hours of operation.
• Employee must use considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public.
• Collects fees and registers transactions in computer system.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide; ability to make change.
• Operates paddle boat area.
• Performs grounds keeping work, which includes mowing, weed eating, emptying trashcans, etc.
• Makes minor repairs to facilities.
• Assists in keeping facilities (Shelters, restrooms, play grounds, office, etc.) clean for park visitor’s use.
• Pick up litter and empty trashcans.
• Open and close buildings and restrooms as needed.
• Provide basic first aid and CPR
• Provide emergency management for park incidents
• Report any participant injuries or property damage within 24 hours of occurrence.
• Patrols park regularly for security and maintenance issues
• Assists in general maintenance of park buildings and equipment: and performs minor repair work as
• Replaces light bulbs; changes air filters; check fuel levels.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or GED (some college and computer skills preferred); supplemented by previous experience and/or training involving providing customer service, previous Parks and Recreation experience, and building and landscape maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to obtain basic first aid and CPR certification within first year from date of hire.
• Able to swim and prefer experience with basic lifeguarding duties.