Service Aide - Intern

The Service Aide- Intern assists Park Managers, Assistant Park Managers, and maintenance personnel in routine park operation and maintenance tasks. This position is responsible for safety of park facilities and enforcement of all park rules and regulations.
 
This internship is designed to provide students enrolled in high school with practical work experience. Individuals employed in this class receive training and experience in a variety of beginning level processes and tasks to help prepare them for future careers in government.Work schedules will be in compliance with all applicable statutory requirements under child labor and wage/hour laws.

Schedules may include weekends, holidays and irregular hours.

This position is classified as a non-exempt, part-time position, with a schedule of less then 29 hours per week. 
 Essential Functions:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.
 
RECREATION DIVISION

• Performs general maintenance and clean up duties at the park which include, but not limited to, the emptying of trash receptacles, sweeping, mopping and vacuuming floors, wiping down tables, chairs and other furnishings, replenishing toilet paper and hand towels, and cleaning concession area, restrooms and fields.
• Assists with setup and breakdown of City sanctioned events and activities. 
• Learns to perform routine inspections of park facilities for hazards to ensure the safety of the public and park facilities.
• Enforces safety and other park rules and regulations; administers first aid as required.
• Learns to Coach, officiate, and keep score of games during various City sanctioned sports leagues.
• Assists in organizing and administering recreational programming when needed.
• Supports operations by handling telephone inquiries, greeting visitors, and providing information.
• Assists in organizing a wide variety of recreational activities.

Additional Duties:

• Performs other related work as required.

• Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.
• Must be a current student in an accredited high school.
• Must possess a valid government issued proof of identification.

 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental personnel, City employees and the public.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills and be able to establish good customer relations. Must have an ability to deal with people effectively, courteously and enthusiastically.
• Requires limited knowledge of the materials, methods and equipment typically used in recreational work and clean up duties.
• Ability to understand and follow simple, oral and written instructions.
• Ability to accept, receive, and/or collect payments.
• Ability to prepare and/or process purchase orders.
• Ability to use small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Ability to use computers for data entry.
• Knowledge of basic rules of safety and ability to enforce applicable rules and regulations.
• Must be able to work independently and complete daily activities and tasks according to work schedule.
• Must be fluent in the English language. Spanish is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to finger, handle, perceive information through sound, lift/pull/push objects; express ideas through speaking quickly or accurately; stand for sustained periods of time; use visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal or making observations of facilities; and walk from one work site to another.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Salary : $14