Part-time Park Attendant

Under the direct supervision of the Parks & Recreation Supervisor, performs a variety of duties associated with the daily operation, maintenance, cleanliness, and safety of District parks and recreation facilities, including the Community Pool, Sherman Soccer Complex, Commons Park, and other recreational amenities. This position also assists with community programs and special events.

Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation: Employees in this classification will be required to report and carry out duties as directed for the duration of an emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs routine maintenance, custodial services, and upkeep duties at District parks, playgrounds, athletic facilities, recreational facilities, aquatic facilities, and related amenities. Performs minor repairs and adjustments as needed. Identifies, documents, and reports maintenance, safety, operational, and facility concerns to supervisors.
• Follows daily pool operations checklists, including opening, midday, and closing procedures appropriate to the assigned shift.
• Assists with resident account verification, memberships, facility access, registrations, and related records using District software and technology systems.
• Maintains daily records related to facility usage, pool operations, water chemistry readings, incidents, accidents, and first aid. Tests and adjusts pool chemicals as needed to maintain safe operating conditions.
• Ensures emergency response equipment, first aid supplies, and safety equipment are available, accessible, and in proper working condition.
• Provides assistance and responds to routine questions regarding District facilities, amenities, programs, memberships, and procedures.
• Utilizes District software and technology systems to support memberships, registrations, facility access, amenity usage, record keeping, and customer service functions.
• Performs parking enforcement activities including monitoring compliance, issuing warnings and citations, documenting violations, and assisting residents with parking-related inquiries using District software and technology systems.
• Assists with the setup, operation, and cleanup of community programs, special events, facility rentals, and recreational activities. Assists with moving equipment, furniture, and event materials as needed.
• Assists with facility preparation and cleanup before or after storms and emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of and ability to follow Lee County health regulations.
• Knowledge of and ability to courteously and consistently enforce District policies, procedures, facility rules, and recreational amenity requirements.
• General knowledge of the tasks, tools, materials, supplies, inventory, and equipment used in pool and park maintenance.
• Ability to safely operate motorized and manual tools and light equipment, including lawn mowers, weed eaters, saws, drills, augers, tillers, compactors, and emergency generators.
• Ability to understand and follow diagrams and written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work cooperatively with employees and members of the public.
• Ability to use smartphones, tablets, computers, and related software for daily communication, recordkeeping, reporting, and operational tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide professional customer service to residents, guests, vendors, contractors, and fellow employees.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED supplemented by a minimum of 2 years of experience; or any combination of education and experience in parks maintenance, recreation operations, facility maintenance, aquatic facility operations, customer service, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be a United States Citizen or eligible to work in the United States.
• Must successfully pass a background check and alcohol and drug test.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• First Aid/CPR or ability to obtain within one (1) year.
• Must possess a Class E state driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• FEMA ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700 or ability to obtain within three (3) months.

Preferred Certifications:

• FDOT Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) [MOT (Maintenance of Traffic)] certification.

Physical Demands:

• Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, fumes, hazardous materials, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, water hazards, bright/dim light, toxic agents, disease, pathogenic substances, or animal/wildlife attacks.
• May be required to work hours other than the regular District hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and during emergency situations.
• Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, and kneeling.
• Some crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, pushing, and pulling, bending, stooping, and digging.
• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact.

The position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Tasks require some unassisted lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects up to 50 pounds. Tasks may require prolonged periods of visual concentration and require moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this 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 classification.
All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.