Posting Date

06 / 24 / 24

Application Deadline

06 / 26 / 24

Pay Range

$16.50 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Temporary

Department

Parks and Recreation

About the Position

Do you love being surrounded by beautiful scenery and fresh air? Then Lake Pleasant is the place for you!

Come work with a diverse group of individuals and assist adventure-seeking customers in exploring Maricopa County's Parks.

In this role, you'll knowledgeably explain the various attractions the park holds and feel good knowing you enhanced the client experience!

This position resides at an entry booth at 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

About Us

Welcome to the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department! From hiking on a barrier-free trail to horseback riding along a creek to testing your mountain biking skills and abilities on a competitive track, Maricopa County parks offer visitors the best of the Sonoran Desert.

At approximately 120,042 acres of parkland and 872-miles of trails, Maricopa County is home to one of the largest regional park systems in the nation.

Currently, there are twelve parks in Maricopa County's regional park system. Each is unique and offers its visitors a wide variety of recreational opportunities.

The department is staffed by a team of passionate employees, park hosts, and volunteers dedicated to providing park visitors with the best customer experience possible. Join us today!

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

We Require

• Six months of customer service / public contact experience
• High school diploma or GED
• A combination of post-secondary education and / or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
• May require regular vehicle travel between offsite locations, including other Maricopa County Parks or within the same park of distances greater than 1 mile
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

We Also Value

• One or more years of customer service / public contact experience
• Cash handling experience using a computerized point of sale system
• Customer service experience in a high-volume environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and Outlook

Job Contributions

• Greets park visitors
• Checks-in and takes customers reservations in person and over the phone
• Collects park use fees
• Sells annual passes and balances and reconciles the cash drawer
• Interprets park feature areas, rules, and regulations and checks campgrounds to ensure they comply with rules and regulations
• Monitors radio and phone traffic and reports emergency calls

Working Conditions

This position may require working various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Must be able to walk to collect revenue in an outdoor climate with temperatures regularly over 100F.

Required to work individually and as a team in close physical proximity with the public. Frequently work in the entry station for 8 hours per day.

Selection Procedure

Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

Must pass a pre-employment background and / or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

Apply Now!

Last updated : 2024-06-26