What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Attendant/Maintenance - Seasonal (High Point City Lake Park) position at City of High Point, NC?

Salary : $15.45 Hourly

Location : Jamestown, NC 27282

Job Type : Part-time No Benefits

Job Number : 7146

Department : Parks & Recreation Special Facilities

Opening Date : 01 / 21 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Job Description

Who We Are

At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries.

We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!

The City of High Point is currently seeking a Park Attendant / Maintenance that will perform landscaping and grounds maintenance work assignments at High Point City Lake Park; ensures grounds and facilities are clean, well kept, and safe for patrons. Performs ongoing landscaping tasks, as well as routine maintenance of landscaping equipment; does related work as required.

Work is performed under immediate supervision of a Park Supervisor.

Essential Tasks

Performs basic clean up duties on grounds, facilities, and equipment;
Picks up litter, lifts and empties garbage cans, cleans public restrooms and offices, and cleans equipment after use;
Performs regular maintenance of grounds, including preparation of and addition to grounds involving push mowing, weed eating, trimming, digging, planting of trees and shrubs, etc.;
Applies chemicals and fertilizers in general grounds maintenance activities;
Assists with preventive maintenance of recreation and parks facilities;
Paints buildings, shelters and playground equipment;
Assists in general repairs to buildings, shelters and playground equipment;
Assists in setting up temporary stages and moving equipment, tables, chairs and picnic tables for group events;
Assists with pool maintenance, sweeping the pool bottom;
Assists in towing disabled watercraft back to dock;
Maintains and keeps fish feeders filled;
Assists with dock and water buoy maintenance and repairs;
Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.

Qualifications

Formal Education, which includes basic arithmetic.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Must be 16 years of age.

Physical Requirements

Hearing / Speaking - Expressing and / or receiving information by means of spoken word are necessary to converse with program participants, facility patrons, and coworkers.

Visual Abilities - the ability to perceive via eyesight is required for this position :

Acuity, far - clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Must be able to see customers in or around boats and amusement rides, to assure their safety. Both eyes 20 / 25 - R 20 / 30 - L 20 / 30 corrected

Acuity, near - clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Must be able to see nails, paint brushes, cash register, food items, and other work aids close at hand. Both eyes 20 / 22 corrected

Depth perception - Three-dimensional vision and the ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are. Must be able to judge distances in order to ensure the safety of program participants. Depth perception - 4

Field of Vision - the area that can be seen up and down or to the right or left while eyes are focused on one point. Must be able to see wide span to cover playground with children and other people entering and leaving to assure safety. Must be alert to surroundings.

Accommodation - Must be able to adjust the eye lens to glance quickly. This item is especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from eye. Must be able to adjust eye lens to focus readily when glancing from near work to distance work to monitor activities and ensure safety at all areas.

Physical Strength - degree of physical demands typically associated with this position include :

Medium to Heavy Work

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; and / or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to handle or move materials related to the position.

Work requires walking, standing, stooping, bending, lifting, stretching, pushing, and pulling, although worker does sit on occasions. There is significant use of arms, hands, feet, and legs.

Type of Physical Demands

Reaching - Extending the hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.

Handling - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s).

Fingering - Picking, pinching or otherwise working with fingers primarily rather than the entire hand or arm.

Mental Activity / Requirements

Reasoning

Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to work tasks and practical situations and requests made by supervisor or members of the general public; to comprehend and respond to a variety of situations in an expedient manner; to understand and communicate with individuals of varying ages. Good judgement is important because the individual may interact directly with the public on a constant basis and may be working in the absence of a supervisor.

Mathematics Ability

Using arithmetic and / or Statistics : Ability to use arithmetic to add and figure number of program participants and attendants, count money and make change, figure daily revenue collections, and make various reports. Ability to use basic calculations to determine ratios, percentages, and surface area for ecology analysis.

Language Ability

The ability to speak, read and write the English Language are required for this position. Ability to be conversant in voice and diction to participate in discussions in person and by telephone.

Environmental Conditions

Physical Surroundings

The Park Attendant employee is subject to Outside Environmental Conditions : Exposed to the various weather conditions and temperatures. Combining the type of work performed with the various weather conditions, the worker should be one who can work outside in a hot or cold environment.

Hazards

The Park Attendant employee will be exposed to working outside in a range of weather conditions and occasionally around controlled burning operations. Employee will be exposed to trash, garbage and paint. Work is subject to final standards of OSHA on bloodborne pathogens.

Machinery / Tools / Work Aids / Other Equipment

Items which may be representative, but not all inclusive, of those commonly associated with this type of work : Push mower, weed eater, hedge trimmer, shovels, rakes, hand tools, and cash register. Operates Cushman truck, maintenance truck and amusement rides.

Our Commitments

The City of High Point is committed to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which celebrates diversity and seeks to attract and retain the best qualified partners in service to the Citizens of the City of High Point. The City of High Point is an at-will employer and employees may be terminated or may terminate their employment at any time with or without reason for any reason not prohibited by law.

The City of High Point is committed to classifying and compensating its employees fairly and equitably for the work they do, weighed with both the internal capabilities and the external market. While the job description is not intended to and does not create a contract of employment, we are excited to use this "living document" as a guide for managing performance and positions to ensure job descriptions are reflective of the current work required by the incumbent or expected by any candidate to whom an offer of employment is extended.

The City of High Point is committed to providing a safe, comfortable working environment to all employees. To that end, we are proud to comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, as well as make reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees as we are able in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Candidates selected for employment must undergo (a.) a drug screening, in accordance with the City's drug and alcohol policy and (b.) a background screening to determine whether there is any current, pending, or previous charge, conviction or other infraction deemed incompatible with service in the capacity for which the candidate is being hired. Certain positions are considered so critical to the health and safety of others that a candidate cannot be placed in any of those positions without passing a pre-placement physical exam. Successful results from these conditions will result in an offer of employment.

No Benefits associated with this position.

By completing these supplemental questions, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to any question. Resumes may be uploaded as a supplement to the online application. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of application and / or the Work History section.Yes, I understand and agree, No, I do not agree.

This position requires that you work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holiday. Are you able to work a flexible schedule?

This position requires that you work in an outdoor setting. Are you comfortable working in an outdoor setting?

Select ALL of the boxes that best describe your experience operating equipment for 6 months or more.

6 months or more operating a push mower

6 months or more operating a riding mower

6 months or more operating a weed-eater

6 months or more operating a backpack blower

6 months or more operating pruning saws and / or shears

No experience operating any of the above equipment

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