Security Person-Riverfront Utility

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Working under the general supervision of the Supervisor – Riverfront Maintenance, incumbent is responsible for providing an evening and “after hour” presence at Riverfront facilities. Incumbent will check that buildings are secure, respond to needs of park patrons, perform a variety of janitorial and maintenance duties, respond and react appropriately to specific park related problems and security alarms as required. Incumbent will be responsible for locking and unlocking park facilities as required and acting as liaison between the parks department and the police department to ensure safety in the parks during “after hour” periods. The incumbent is expected to exercise good judgment, independence, initiative, and professional expertise in conducting day-to-day operations. All work duties and activities must be performed in accordance with the City safety rules and operating regulations, policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the ability to interact with the public, City incumbents, and outside agencies with patience, tact, respect, and professionalism and the following. Other duties may be assigned.

OPERATIONS/Judgement

• Maintains the general appearance of city parks which include, buildings, facilities and grounds.
• Performs all varieties of janitorial work; such as, cleans and restocks restrooms, cleans and prepares rental pavilions and shelters for the next booking, and park ground litter pickup;
• Cleans, strips, and waxes floors. Dusts, washes walls, and restroom fixtures as required;
• Walks park facilities and grounds; picks up litter and debris from park grounds; maintains list of maintenance repairs and items needing maintenance;
• Checks facilities for vandalism, property damage, and other repairs which need to be addressed and reported;
• Assists with set-up and tear-down for rental pavilion tables and chairs, and other maintenance as required;
• Operates a light truck or car;
• Snow removal and deicing at Riverfront facilities or other facilities as required;
• Maintains Riverfront water features equipment and filtration of water;
• Maintains work reports and records as required;
• Works a schedule requiring working days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Assists in Ice Rink Maintenance;
• Assists with simple repairs as required
• Other duties as assigned

EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT

• Maintains supplies for building cleaning;
• Maintains all equipment assigned in a safe operating condition;
• Keeps all areas clean and orderly

INFORMATION/COMMUNICATION

• Calls City Police for any break-ins, thefts, or misconduct in the parks;
• Assists park patrons and week duty supervisors with their requirements;

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The incumbent is responsible to manage their performance in accordance with this job description and the performance expectations provided to them by management. If at any time the incumbent is unsure of their role or specific responsibilities, it is the incumbent’s responsibility to refer to their job description and ask for clarification from their supervisor. Management will work with the incumbent, as needed, to ensure performance expectations are clearly communicated and performance goals are achieved.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Maintains a valid Indiana Driver's License if driving a City Vehicle.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, lift 75 pounds and carry the weight a minimum of 50 feet, repetitive bending over, heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling usually performed in a non-sitting position with high manual dexterity. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. Exerts effort for short periods of time, strain is not prolonged.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.