What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Attendant position at Spotsylvania County- VA?

Salary : $15.75 Hourly

Location : Spotsylvania, VA

Job Type : Regular Part-Time (Non-Exempt)

Job Number : 02490

Department : Parks & Recreation

Opening Date : 01 / 17 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

General Statement of Job

Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled and unskilled work in the maintenance and construction needs of the County Parks and Recreation Department. Work involves performing a variety of labor-intense tasks such as maintaining parks, athletic fields, repairing equipment and recreational facilities. Reports to Parks Manager.

Special Duties & Responsibilities

Removes standing water from fields.
Cuts grass and operates string trimmers.
Polices parks, green spaces, and athletic fields and picks up trash and debris; rakes leaves.
Empties trash receptacles.
Supervises athletic events.
Cleans shelters, grills, and restrooms; replaces paper supplies as necessary.
Loads and unloads materials by hand from vehicles.
Secures park at closing time.
Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Training & Experience

Some experience in grounds maintenance is required.

Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Must complete OSHA 10-Hour (General Industry) Certification within 30 days of hire and Confined Space Training within six (6) months of hire.

Must complete Control of Hazardous Energy Awareness (General Industry) Training within 30 days of hire.

Special Requirements

Knowledge of basic groundskeeping practices and procedures.

Knowledge of hazards and applicable safety requirements of the area of assignment, equipment, and machines used.

Knowledge of and is able to use equipment, materials, and tools used in the maintenance trade.

Knowledge of the use of mowers, pruners, and other grounds maintenance equipment and tools.

Ability to perform strenuous work under varying weather conditions.

Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Ability to compare and / or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

Ability to speak and / or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving / receiving instructions, assignments, or directions from superiors.

Ability to read manuals, forms, etc.

Ability to prepare reports, using a prescribed format.

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

Ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English.

Ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages; understand and apply the theories of geometry.

Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.

Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress.

Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including, lawnmowers, rakes, power and hand tools, computers, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are for Heavy Work. Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape. Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately using power and hand tools. Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as hand tools and janitorial equipment. Must have minimal levels of eye / hand / foot coordination. Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color. Requires the ability to talk and hear : (Talking : expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words. Hearing : perceiving the nature of sounds by ear.) Must be able to communicate via telephone.

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