Park Attendant (Seasonal)

Salary: $16.23 – $17.89 / hour (depends on relative experience and/or education)

Location: Live Oak Park – 2746 Reche Rd. Fallbrook, CA 92028

Bulletin: The Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking energetic, flexible, and motivated people interested in working approximately 15-40 hours per week dependent on availability and need. Live Oak Park is a regional day-use park consisting of picnic areas, playground, ballfields, hiking trails and a small dog park. This position also maintains responsibility over multiple local parks in Fallbrook and Rainbow, as well as the Santa Margarita County Preserve. This is a great entry level position for those looking to become a Park Ranger, Park Maintenance Worker, or begin a career in the Parks and Recreation field.

Duties may include the following:

Duties at Live Oak Park include the following: completing daily tasks relating to customer service, taking reservations, conducting facility maintenance, and enforcing park rules. Additional duties include working special events; prepare written reports including incident and accident reports; operating power equipment such as weed eaters, leaf blowers, wood chippers, chainsaws, and riding mowers; trail maintenance; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public; develop and deliver environmental interpretation programs for visitors; troubleshoot irrigation systems and make repairs; clean restrooms and maintain park standards; patrolling park properties on foot and in DPR vehicles.

The examples of functions listed in this class specification are representative but not necessarily exhaustive or descriptive of any one position in the class. Management is not precluded from assigning other related functions not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with a qualified disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

Qualifications: This challenging position requires a within the parks and recreation or closely related field, and/or one semester completed recreation courses from an accredited university.

Knowledge of:
* General custodial and grounds maintenance.

* Irrigation and turf management.
* Reservation systems and cash handling.

* Excellent customer service.

Ability to:
* Safely operate a variety of power tools and minor equipment.

* Oversee, organize, and conduct a wide variety of general maintenance projects.

* Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

* Receive complaints, suggestions, and referrals from the general public in a professional manner.

* Work nights, weekends, and holidays.

This is a temporary, non-benefited position. Incumbents may receive Health insurance benefits depending upon eligibility criteria in accordance with ACA requirements. Selected candidates will be required to successfully complete a background investigation/fingerprinting and a medical/drug screen prior to employment.

How To Apply: Online Application: http://www.co.san-diego.ca.us/parks/Jobs.html

Applications are accepted online or by mail only, please visit the website above to apply and for mailing address. For questions regarding this opening please contact andrew.anderson@sdcounty.ca.gov or (760) 525-1773

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.23 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person