Clear Creek Attendant

This requisition expires on March 13, 2025, but may close earlier if the position is filled prior to the expiration date.

Responsible for assisting the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) in day-to-day operations at Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
 
DUTIES

• Assist with building opening, evaluation, and communication of trail conditions for field trips, leading Denton Independent School District (ISD) field trips, inspecting trail, leading activities, completing maintenance reports, and monitoring and replacing supplies.
• Greet customers, answers phones, direct calls, answer and resolve routine inquiries and/or complaints, run errands, perform data entry and retrieval, and prepare memoranda and letters.
• Assist with public outreach including, but not limited to, update trail conditions on applicable social media and other outreach social media campaigns. 
• Clean center and ensure overall appearance of facility is in proper order; complete, track and maintain Building Maintenance Logs.
• Assist with scheduling volunteers, leading volunteer projects, and special research studies, as needed.
• Coordinate with Master Naturalists, Master Gardeners, and other internal and external stakeholders regarding programming, volunteer work and educational trips, as directed. 

SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES

• None. 

OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent,

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job. 

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The list below represents the knowledge, skill, and/or ability to perform this job successfully:

• Knowledge of appropriate use of hand and power tools.
• Skill at the basic level, working with applicable Microsoft Office 365 products, and other software systems to complete work. 
• Skill in providing exceptional service to internal and external customers. 
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in oral and written forms, for the needs of the audience.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to handle records and complex situations of a confidential nature. 
• Ability to work independently and/or with team environment while handling multiple tasks and changing priorities with attention to detail. 
• Ability to develop, understand, interpret, and apply rules, policies, and procedures operations. 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must have and maintain a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law)
• Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check and social security number verification.
• Must pass a physical examination. 

SAFETY 

• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment; ensure equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing; operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Promptly report unsafe conditions in the work area and/or any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Safety Sensitive (Subject to random drug testing): No.
• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals; use of hand tools, light-to-heavy equipment and motor vehicles; wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting: Lifting no more than 50 pounds and carrying up to 25 pounds. 
• Environment: Works outside with exposure to sun, heat, cold, humidity, and inclement weather, noise, vibration, dust, chemicals, fuel, fumes, odors, potentially hazardous conditions, and rough terrain; occasionally requires irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Travel: Travels to City of Denton buildings and professional meetings as required.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position. Must be able to work after normal business hours, holidays, and weekends, as needed. 
• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

CORE VALUES

• Inclusive
• Collaborative
• Service-Oriented
• Strategically Focused
• Fiscally Responsible

TOP TIER BENEFITS

• Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays

EEO STATEMENT 
The City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer. It is the City of Denton’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any protected class, status, characteristic, or activity. All employment decisions, including decisions regarding recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, advancement, discipline, discharge, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment are made without regard to any lawfully protected class, status, characteristic, or activity. 
  
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract.  Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Salary : $16 - $18