Part Time Park Ranger

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EXEMPT: NO SALARY LEVEL: B2

DEPARTMENT: PARKS AND RECREATION

REPORTS TO: PARKS AND RECRATION DIRECTOR

LOCATION: 32 CHURCH STREET

HOURS: UNDER 20 HOURS PER WEEK (SEASONAL)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision of the Parks and Recreation Director, with additional guidance from both the Parks Supervisor and Maintenance Supervisor, the role involves the daily opening and closing of park gates and restrooms during the seasonal months.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Opens park gates daily by dawn.
• Closes park gates daily at dusk.
• Opens and closes restrooms at Bittner Park and Jacobs Beach in conjunction with gates.
• Assures all vehicles vacate parks, prior to locking gates.
• Reports any damage to parks, facilities, equipment, and/or restrooms to Parks and Recreation Director immediately.
• Contacts Police Department for any damage or issues requiring immediate attention.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Distribute notes on car windshields that are left in the parking lot before closing time.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of park rules and policies.
• Knowledge of Town of Guilford roads and parks locations.
• Skills in dealing with the public.
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends, seven days a week.
• Ability to cover additional shifts, if needed.
• Ability to open and close stage on weekends, if needed.
• Ability to read and comprehend oral and written instructions.
• Ability to follow all safety instructions and to perform work in a safe manner.
• Ability to work with the public pleasantly, tactfully, and informatively.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all Town requirements and policies.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to treat other employees and those with whom they come in contact, including the public, with respect, courtesy, and professionalism.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear clearly and exchange information with other employees, senior citizens, and the general public.

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects or controls, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch, and walk on uneven terrain. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to thirty (30) pounds.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess and maintain a Connecticut Driver License.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be required.

Pay: $18.90 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19