What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility/Events Attendant (Arboretum) position at City of Overland Park?
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Facility/Events Attendant (Arboretum)(Job Id 1500)
Location: US:KS:Overland Park Category: Parks & Recreation Employment
Type: Employee
Post Date: 05/01/2026
Description
The City of Overland Park has a temporaryFacility/Events Attendant
position available in the Parks and Recreation Department.
Summary
Responsible for assisting patrons and monitoring activity areas within
the Arboretum facility. Enforces rules and regulations; checks-in
patrons,
collect monies; sets-up and arranges rooms; and performs light custodial
duties.
Responsibilities
Assists in the daily operation of Arboretum\'s LongHouse. Supports
Operation Supervisor and Event Supervisor to cover 7 day operations.
Hours
may fluctuate based on business needs; however schedule may be assigned
from 8:00 AM to Midnight.
Must have night and weekend availability.
Sets-up and arranges rooms/and or event spaces for meetings and other
functions. Ensures that the room is clean and properly prepared prior to
and at the conclusion of all meetings. Distributes equipment and ensures
proper use and return of equipment. May operate and maintain a variety
of audio-visual and operational equipment. Assists event planning team
in the setup and delivery of events on Arboretum grounds.
May be assigned to deliver operational programming on the facility such
as tours, train garden operations, greeter to the public,
caf/gift/concessionary shop sales, etc.
Effectively assist and communicate appropriately with facility users,
maintain good customer relations, and respond appropriately to
unexpected
situations that may arise. Follow established facility use guidelines,
policies and procedures. Provides operational support for events,
classes, and
programs, including, but not limited to, set-up and tear-down of tables,
chairs, equipment, and supplies.
May performs light custodial duties, sweeping, glass cleaning, mopping,
picking-up trash, etc.
The employee must work the days and hours necessary to perform all
assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially
during
regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with subordinates,
supervisors, customers, vendors and any other persons or organization
with
whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals.
There may be other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
The employee must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of
performance, including, but not limited to, attendance standards and
work deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time; and scheduled
work breaks, where applicable.
The above duties and responsibilities include those tasks, physical and
mental requirements, visual requirements, unique physical surroundings
and mental/cognitive requirements listed in the Position
Requirements
Minimum 16 years of age.
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver\'s license.
Experience
One year working in a fast paced, customer service environment.
Skills
Attention to detail.
Basic math skills.
Human Relations/Interpersonal skills.
Time management skills.
Oral and written communication skills.
Mental Requirements
Ability to meet deadlines.
Diplomacy and judgment.
Ability to recognize and protect confidential information.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to carry out assignments through written and oral instructions.
Ability to work in an environment with many distractions and
interruptions.
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Alpha and numeric recognition.
Physical Requirements
Ability to operate power and/or hand tools
Ability to make and receive phone calls.
Ability to operate office equipment such as copy machine, calculator,
regis ter, printer, and computer.
Ability to push/pull up to 50 lbs.
Hand and eye coordination adequate to input computer
Ability to lift 30 pounds and transport 20 feet.
Ability to reach, stand, lift, crawl, bend, stoop, push, pull, and walk.
Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in variety of weather
conditions
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (Direct &Indirect)
None.
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general
nature and level of work performed by employees within this
classification.
It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive
Inventory Of All Duties, Responsibilities, And Qualifications Required
of employees
assigned to this job.
No City residency requirement.
Must successfully pass a background check,
information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13567810
Facility/Events Attendant (Arboretum)(Job Id 1500)
Location: US:KS:Overland Park Category: Parks & Recreation Employment
Type: Employee
Post Date: 05/01/2026
Description
The City of Overland Park has a temporaryFacility/Events Attendant
position available in the Parks and Recreation Department.
Summary
Responsible for assisting patrons and monitoring activity areas within
the Arboretum facility. Enforces rules and regulations; checks-in
patrons,
collect monies; sets-up and arranges rooms; and performs light custodial
duties.
Responsibilities
Assists in the daily operation of Arboretum\'s LongHouse. Supports
Operation Supervisor and Event Supervisor to cover 7 day operations.
Hours
may fluctuate based on business needs; however schedule may be assigned
from 8:00 AM to Midnight.
Must have night and weekend availability.
Sets-up and arranges rooms/and or event spaces for meetings and other
functions. Ensures that the room is clean and properly prepared prior to
and at the conclusion of all meetings. Distributes equipment and ensures
proper use and return of equipment. May operate and maintain a variety
of audio-visual and operational equipment. Assists event planning team
in the setup and delivery of events on Arboretum grounds.
May be assigned to deliver operational programming on the facility such
as tours, train garden operations, greeter to the public,
caf/gift/concessionary shop sales, etc.
Effectively assist and communicate appropriately with facility users,
maintain good customer relations, and respond appropriately to
unexpected
situations that may arise. Follow established facility use guidelines,
policies and procedures. Provides operational support for events,
classes, and
programs, including, but not limited to, set-up and tear-down of tables,
chairs, equipment, and supplies.
May performs light custodial duties, sweeping, glass cleaning, mopping,
picking-up trash, etc.
The employee must work the days and hours necessary to perform all
assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially
during
regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with subordinates,
supervisors, customers, vendors and any other persons or organization
with
whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals.
There may be other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
The employee must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of
performance, including, but not limited to, attendance standards and
work deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time; and scheduled
work breaks, where applicable.
The above duties and responsibilities include those tasks, physical and
mental requirements, visual requirements, unique physical surroundings
and mental/cognitive requirements listed in the Position
Requirements
Minimum 16 years of age.
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver\'s license.
Experience
One year working in a fast paced, customer service environment.
Skills
Attention to detail.
Basic math skills.
Human Relations/Interpersonal skills.
Time management skills.
Oral and written communication skills.
Mental Requirements
Ability to meet deadlines.
Diplomacy and judgment.
Ability to recognize and protect confidential information.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to carry out assignments through written and oral instructions.
Ability to work in an environment with many distractions and
interruptions.
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Alpha and numeric recognition.
Physical Requirements
Ability to operate power and/or hand tools
Ability to make and receive phone calls.
Ability to operate office equipment such as copy machine, calculator,
regis ter, printer, and computer.
Ability to push/pull up to 50 lbs.
Hand and eye coordination adequate to input computer
Ability to lift 30 pounds and transport 20 feet.
Ability to reach, stand, lift, crawl, bend, stoop, push, pull, and walk.
Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in variety of weather
conditions
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (Direct &Indirect)
None.
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general
nature and level of work performed by employees within this
classification.
It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive
Inventory Of All Duties, Responsibilities, And Qualifications Required
of employees
assigned to this job.
No City residency requirement.
Must successfully pass a background check,