What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Desk - Sprinker Recreation Center - Temporary position at Pierce County, WA?
Salary : $18.38 Hourly
Location : Tacoma, WA
Job Type : Extra Hire
Job Number : 25-00240
Department : Parks and Recreation Services
Division : Parks-Administrative Services
Opening Date : 03 / 06 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 13 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
Description
Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits
Position Summary
Why It's a Great Opportunity :
We are looking for two self-motivated, customer service focused, team players to join our team at the front desk of Sprinker Recreation Center. You will get to support our community by providing a high level of customer experience to the public, in an energetic and fast-paced environment.
Why It's a Great Department :
Pierce County Parks and Recreation manages over 5,200 acres of open space, trails, developed and undeveloped parks. We provide recreational programs and infrastructure in active and passive parks and trails. The department consists of three divisions : Parks and Recreation, Administration and Resource Stewardship. Our mission is to be a leader in creating livable communities by providing opportunities for people to connect with nature, learn about sustainable practices, live healthy lifestyles, and enjoy vibrant community spaces.
Core Daily Responsibilities :
- Greeting Customers and providing assistance via email, phone and in person
- Assisting with program registrations
- Park Shelter and Field Rentals
- Operate point of sale system and accurately process payments
- Multi-line phones
- Aiding in the security of the facility
- Work with little or no supervision in a self-motivated manner
Schedule Information :
We have two positions available, each working a different schedule.
1. Opening Schedule : Saturday and Sunday 6 : 45 a.m. to 1 : 45 p.m.
2. Closing Schedule : Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sun 4 : 30 p.m. to close (closing time is between 9 : 00 and 10 : 00 p.m. depending on programming)
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
Supplemental Information
To be considered for this opportunity please :
This is a competitive selection process. Your application form will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education / experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after submittal. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written, oral and performance examinations, and final interviews.
At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision.
Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Our benefits : Sick Leave
Extra hires are eligible to receive sick leave in accordance with the WA State Minimum Wage Act. Extra hires are not eligible for other County benefits.
Social Security
All Pierce County employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The county and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
Pro-tem Judges in District Court, Pro-tem Superior Court Commissioners, Extra Hires with Retirement, and Work Study Students with Retirement are eligible for Retirement and Deferred Compensation and Social Security.
Pierce County employees are members of the State of Washington's Department of Retirement System (DRS) and depending on the position or previous DRS enrollment may be able to enroll in one of many programs DRS offers. For additional information, check out the web site.
Please describe your cash handling experience. If you have none, put "N / A".
Please describe what great customer service means to you.
Which position are you interested in?
Are you able and willing to work flexible hours, including holidays as well as evenings and weekends?
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Salary : $18
