What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Attendant-Roster (Barber Park) (Roster) position at City of Greensboro, NC?
Description
The City of Greensboro exists to partner with the community to build the desired quality of life for Greensboro. All of our actions are guided by our commitment to and measured by our success in building public trust and the future we and the community desires.
Critical to our success is maintaining a work environment which fosters employee commitment to public service and making a difference in the lives of our residents.
If this sounds like a purpose that you would like to share in, please consider the opportunity below.
Work Schedule: 20-30 hours per week. Must be willing to work on evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Hourly Employment: Roster positions are paid hourly and do not include benefits such as medical, dental, or vision insurance, life insurance, paid leave, or paid holidays.
- Limited Hours: Roster employees may work up to, but no more than, 1,000 hours in a 12 month period.
- Pension System: Roster positions are not eligible for membership in the city’s pension system.
Brief Description of Work:
The Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department is a nationally accredited department that seeks to enhance the department's existing assets; expand offerings by strengthening partnerships and creating transformational programs; and connect communities with a vibrant, healthy, and equitable park system through ongoing public input and engagement. To do this, we need the best people who can connect with our mission and vision. We are currently seeking qualified and enthusiastic candidates to fill the role of Park Attendant at Barber Park.
If you think you've got what it takes, here are the details of the job.
- Developing, maintaining, and demonstrating an understanding of general park operations, facility maintenance, playground equipment inspections and maintenance
- Explain and enforce park rules; patrol park, athletic facilities and report suspicious activities to supervisory staff or law enforcement personnel
- Opening, monitoring, closing, and securing the park and facilities
- Providing excellent customer service
- Completing landscaping and grounds work tasks including mowing, trimming, edging, weeding, blowing, litter removal, etc.
- Operating equipment and vehicles including, but not limited to, pick-ups, utility vehicles, dump trucks, mowers, tractors, loaders, and more
- Performing custodial tasks as needed to keep the park and all facilities clean and welcoming for all users (this may include but is not limited to litter and trash removal, sweeping, moping, cleaning restrooms, disinfecting surfaces/equipment, restocking supplies such as paper products and soap, etc.)
- Inspect parks and facilities for repair needs; review maintenance needs with assigned supervisor
- Utilizing power tools such as backpack blowers, string trimmers, edgers, etc.
- Utilizing a variety of handheld tools to complete minor repairs as needed
- Assist with operating and maintaining the spray ground
- Maintaining regular, timely, and professional communication with co-workers and supervisors
- Completing assigned tasks in an efficient and effective manner
- Ability to work a varying schedule including weekends, evenings, holidays, or late nights, as required for park operations or special events held in the park or to assist with other department or City events
- Assist with parking and crowd control at special events
- Attending and participating in staff meetings and staff trainings
Work requires maintaining physical condition for walking, kneeling, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time and requires climbing, stooping, crawling, lifting, and carrying moderated to heavy materials. Ability to work a varying schedule including weekends, evenings, holidays, or late nights, as required for park operations or special events held in the park or to assist with other department or City events. Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
This position is Non-exempt under the FLSA guidelines.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Valid Driver's License “OR” reliable means of transportation
An Ideal Candidate Would Also Possess (Preferred Qualifications):
- Customer Service Experience
- Janitorial Experience
- Pool, spa, or spray ground experience
- First Aid and CPR certifications
