JOB
Under limited supervision, performs various tasks associated with maintaining park facilities and grounds for use by the public. Work involves cleaning and setting up park shelters/facilities, mowing and edging grass, cutting trees/branches, repairing/maintaining equipment, assisting customers, maintaining records of park attendance, and performing related tasks. Work is performed in accordance with detailed instructions and established routines; however, the employee is required to be alert to apparent irregularities in the data and to notify appropriate personnel of such irregularities. Employee must exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public, and employ initiative and independent judgment in completing assigned tasks. Reports to the Park Ranger Sergeant. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Maintains park facilities for use by the public; prepares park facilities for daily use/operations; cleans and sets up shelters, lodge, or other facilities for use by individuals/groups with facility reservations; repairs damaged equipment and structures.Performs general maintenance of park grounds, buildings, equipment, and related facilities; mows and edges park grounds; repairs structures and equipment; cuts down or removes dead, damaged, or diseased trees, limbs, or shrubs; rakes ground surfaces; digs holes/trenches and shovels/spreads materials; picks up litter/debris, empties trash containers, and transports trash to designated trash receptacle.Inspects park facilities to identify problems, needed repairs, or other situations requiring attention, such as vandalism, inoperative lighting, or safety hazards; reports problem situations to supervisor.Collects park entry fees from visitors and prepare for special events as required.Trains new employees as needed.Patrols the park and perform security checks at regular intervals.Performs customer service functions; answers incoming telephone calls; provides information and assistance related to park facilities, activities, rentals, procedures, forms, fees, or other issues; conducts presentations for community groups as needed; responds to routine questions/complaints, researches problems, and initiates problem resolution.Assists in monitoring inventory of department equipment and supplies; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new/replacement materials.Compiles or monitors administrative and/or statistical data pertaining to department operations, such as park attendance and facility usage data; makes calculations, summarizes data, and prepares forms/reports.Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, timesheets, facility attendance records, purchase requisitions, or other documents.Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, facility attendance records, maps, policies, procedures, manuals, directories, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.Operates a personal computer, grounds maintenance tools, power tools, hand tools, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, e mail, or other computer programs.Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, vendors, visitors, the public, community groups, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.May assist Park Ranger with all planning and implementation of site budgeting, data collection, site scheduling along with short and long term planning.Performs other related duties as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the City and of departmental practices as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Park Attendant.Knowledge of the principles and practices associated with maintenance of park grounds, structures, equipment, and related facilities.Knowledge of methods for safe and effective operation of machinery and equipment typically used to perform duties of the position.Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and methods utilized within the department.Ability to keep abreast of any changes in policy, methods, computer operations, equipment needs, policies, etc., as they pertain to departmental operations and activities.Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information.Ability to effectively communicate and interact with supervisors, members of the general public, and all other groups involved in the activities of the department.Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear and effective manner.Ability to use independent judgment and work with little direct supervision as situations warrant.Ability to use mathematical formulas to handle required calculations. Is knowledgeable and proficient with computers and software programs used within the position.Ability to read, understand, and interpret reports and related materials.Ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, and/or summarize data. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.Ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.Ability to read a variety of informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures.Ability to write reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech.Ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and well-modulated voice.Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.Ability to utilize a variety of reference data and information.Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; including counting, recording of counts, and basic measuring.Ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with job-related equipment.Complete landscaping and maintenance to parks as assigned. Assist park staff with special events; monitoring and cleaning park shelter reservations; operation of heavy equipment including tractors; bobcats; front-end loaders; zero-turn mowers and other motorized vehicles; complete other tasks as required.Provide daily maintenance and upkeep to the Suffolk Seaboard Coastline Trail system. Will also assist with maintenance of other trails throughout City including Lake Meade and trails in regional parks.Weekend work is required. Work location will be various City parks including trails.