Park Ranger (Part Time)

Summary Objective
Under regular supervision, performs a variety of general custodial duties in the maintenance of assigned City parks and provides assistance to visitors to assure compliance with park and playground rules and regulations. Performs related work as required.

Essential Functions
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Under regular supervision, works outdoors to patrol the parks, playgrounds and the surrounding areas to ensure the safety and happiness of park patrons and the natural environment.

• Acts as a representative of the park and City, interacting and communicating with patrons to provide information about the present park and playground.

• Communicates with the immediate supervisor, City employees, and co-workers to respond to inquiries and requests regarding park services and safety issues.

• Works closely with the park management and others relating to playground events, sporting events, farmers market, festivals, and music concerts to assist with maintaining the facilities, ensuring that all areas are clean, safe and secure, and offering assistance to patrons.

• Performs duties to assist and ensure compliance with park rules and regulations, which may include responding to citizen complaints, conflict resolution, and requesting assistance for violators of the park's rules and regulations.

• Performs all assignments in accordance with the department's policies, procedures, and standards of quality and safety.

• Maintains all vehicles and equipment in accordance with the city and manufactures guidelines.

• Uses custodial supplies, hand tools, and power equipment to perform general maintenance and cleaning duties such as removing trash, cleaning restrooms, cleaning the playground and other duties as assigned.

• Acts as goodwill ambassador for park and provides information to park patrons and assists as necessary.

• Performs patrol duties to provide parks, playgrounds, and open space visitor assistance and to assure compliance with park and playground rules and regulations. Enforcement of playground hours of operation and duties, which may include responding to citizen complaints, conflict resolution, and writing incident reports.

• Cautions and requests assistance for violators of laws and regulations.

• Receives and responds to inquiries and requests for assistance from City employees and the public regarding park services.

• Refers to policy and procedure manuals, equipment manuals, safety sheets, etc.

• Completes the Daily Park Ranger Checklist to ensure all the maintenance duties were completed in accordance with City requirements.

• Must have ability to work outside in extreme hot and cold temperatures and in inclement weather.

• Must have the ability to handle stressful or emergency situations for visitors and personal safety.

• Must maintain a professional appearance in accordance with the department's dress code at all times, to include proper uniform and personal appearance.

• This position will be required to work nights, weekends and holidays if/when needed to meet the business needs of the City.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.18 per hour

Physical Setting:

• Outdoor work

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Evening shift
• Rotating shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16