North Roaming & Water Quality Attendants

Overview

This team will be based out of Oakledge Park and will assume lite maintenance of the park. Opening restrooms in the morning and closing them at night, while also cleaning them. This team will post shelter rentals and clean shelter spaces as needed.

This position will roam from beach to beach cleaning up trash and debris and checking water quality. Candidates will learn the City of Burlington’s water testing process and procedures. Candidates will be responsible for posting and removing beach closed signs as well as testing water for cyanobacteria. Candidates will be well versed in customer service as they will be out in the public the most doing testing.

Shifts will be 8am – 4pm and 1pm – 9pm, 2 people per shift.

Union Affiliation:
Non-Union
Pay Grade: $20.14 - $22.66 Hourly
Remote Tier 1:
Zero (0) days remote/week

• Enforce and observe park and City rules.
• Help people understand beach closures and opening procedures.
• Cleaning bathrooms
• Assist beach customers as needed
• Will have to learn to navigate the bike path.
• Should be able to kayak or paddleboard to do water sampling.
• Be able to and eager to learn new skills
• Must be able to learn about and spot cyanobacteria
• Must be able to learn and field questions about water quality based on BPRW’s water testing
• Must be able to learn how to use Abraxis strip tests and be able to visually identify the different forms of cyanobacteria.
• Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• 18 years old and older
• Water quality or environmental science experience a plus
• Must have a driver’s license and must be able to pass a motor vehicle check
• Operation of a City vehicle or personal vehicle to conduct City business; proof of a valid driver's license is required
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays
• Must be willing to work outside in all weather
• Must be first aid certified or able to become first aid certified before work begins
• Must be willing to have fun!

Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity.

The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.

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