Seasonal Rides Staff

DESCRIPTIVE STATEMENT:

This is a non-exempt, part-time position, limited to 1300 hours annually, under supervision of the Recreation Supervisor and/or Coordinator. Rides staff is responsible for participants in the program area and the preparation/planning and implementation at the site as assigned to include, but not limited to enforcing rules and regulations while engaging and interacting with the participants and public and creating a fun structured environment.

This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It’s not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required of the position.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operation of ride in a safe manner.
• Enforces facility and departmental rules and regulations.
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment and facilities.
• Facilitation of activities, events, and programs for all attendees.
• Provides information concerning the facility and programs to the public.
• Establish a positive rapport with all participants.
• Attend all staff meetings and training sessions, including any state-mandated courses.

• Operates Point of Sale system (POS) to collect fees.
• Collect fees, issue admission tickets, answer phone, and provide information concerning the Rides facility and its programs to the public.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment and supplies.
• May perform the duties of similar classifications of an equal or lower pay grade.

• Must have the ability to lift and move equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without accommodation.
• Frequently performs activities requiring a full range of body movements including sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, crawling, twisting, and balancing.
• Frequently stands and walks for prolonged periods of time to observe for safety hazards and perform daily functions.
• Far and near visual acuity to read reports, manuals, written materials, monitor/observe patrons.
• Ability to hear verbal instructions and warning signals.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of operations, services and activities of an assigned program area.

• Possess basic math skills.
• Ability to multitask and preform time-sensitive tasks
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule which may include mornings, nights, weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to implement goals and objectives for providing services.
• Ability to provide directions to program participants.
• Ability to interpret and apply rules and regulations in assigned program areas.
• Ability to ensure program compliance with mandated City policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and written.
• Ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment including computers.
• Ability to work successfully with and provide good customer service to supervisors, other City employees, the public and other agencies and organizations.
• Ability to perform all the job duties in a safe manner.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations in a mature and calm manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

In addition to the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above, this position requires the following:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.

• All required licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout the term of employment. Failure to obtain and maintain the licenses and certifications may result in demotion or termination.
• Work is mostly performed in an indoor environment with some outdoor activities. This position may be exposed to noise, moving parts, dangerous chemicals, extreme temperatures. Work involves frequent interruptions and a high volume of work, and a sometimes noisy setting.
• Due to Federal and State Criminal Justice System access requirements, classifications that access and maintain criminal justice information may also be required, as a condition of employment, to not have been convicted of and/or have pending charges of a felony or misdemeanor crime that would deny or otherwise restrict access to criminal justice information. This requirement applies to all existing City employees as well as external candidates seeking to fill positions that meet the given criteria.

BENEFITS:

The "Benefits" hyperlink at the top of this (on line) job posting provides a summary of the benefits associated with this position

Benefits Package for Temporary/Seasonal Positions

Because of its reduced schedule, temporary and seasonal employment with the City gives you the time to maintain a quality work/life balance and offers the following benefits:



As a PERA member you contribute a percentage of every check to PERA in exchange for a lifetime defined benefit, or pension.



City of Pueblo Temporary and Seasonal Employee Sick Leave Benefits
Beginning January 1, 2021, all employers in Colorado are required to provide paid sick leave to employees under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (“HFWA”). Said leave is accrued at one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 48 hours.
Per the Act, leave may be used for any of the following reasons:

• The employee has a mental or physical illness, injury, or health condition; needs a medical diagnosis, care, or treatment related to such illness, injury, or condition; or needs to obtain preventive medical care.
• The employee needs to care for a family member who has a mental or physical illness, injury, or health condition; needs a medical diagnosis, care, or treatment related to such illness, injury, or condition; or needs to obtain preventive medical care.
• The employee or family member has been the victim of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or harassment and needs to be absent from work for purposes related to such crime; or
• A public official has ordered the closure of the school or place of care of the employee's child or of the employee's place of business due to a public health emergency, necessitating the employee's absence from work.

Consistent with the HWFA, part-time temporary and seasonal employees of the City shall not carry forward more than forty-eight (48) hours of unused sick leave from one year to the next.
Pueblo Municipal Code 6-6-5.5, 6-6-5 and 6-6-6



City employment as a temporary or seasonal employee means that the most you can expect to work is 1300 hours in a calendar year. Depending on the work schedule required by the hiring department, this means more time to spend with your family and/or doing other activities.