Park Attendant

Overview

This is a PARS (Public Agency Retirement System) non-benefited, budgeted position limited to 999 hours per fiscal year. This is not a PERS eligible position. The position is budgeted to start at $16.50 per hour. There is an opening for a part-time Park Attendant I to work at Dixon Lake and/or Lake Wohlford.

• Helps customers in and out of boats on the boat dock.
• Cleans, maintains, and makes minor repairs to boats and boat motors.
• Assists staff with various park maintenance tasks such as tree trimming, landscape maintenance, trail maintenance, clearing above-ground stormwater conveyances from debris, painting, graffiti removal, irrigation system repair, etc.
• Collects fees and keeps routine records.
• Provides excellent customer service and answers customer questions on a regular basis.
• Operates cash register, answers phones, and uses computers to book customer reservations.
• Deep cleans and disinfects multiple restroom buildings, surfaces, toilets, and shower facilities.
• Uses hazardous chemicals common to custodial work.
• Empties trash cans throughout the park.
• Cleans fish room and disposes of fish waste.
• Vacuums and cleans ranger station.
• Demonstrates proper cleaning procedures and techniques to other employees as assigned.
• Performs security patrols of campground and park after hours, if assigned to night shift.
• Utilizes a variety of hand tools and power tools.
• Monitors quantities of materials and supplies used; replenishes or orders replacements, as needed.
• Sets up tables, chairs and other equipment for meetings.
• Maintains and performs minor repairs and adjustments to assigned equipment.
• Assists with logistics during emergencies including emergency medical response.
• Secures City buildings and facilities by turning off the lights and locking all doors and windows.
• Closes and secures designated parking areas for special events and activities as assigned.
• Directs traffic during special events as assigned by supervisor.
• Drives a city vehicle, as assigned by supervisor.
• Uses 2-way radios for communicating with other staff members.
• Reads, understands and follows Material Safety Data Sheets and other related documents.

• Work cooperatively with others and contribute to a successful team effort;
• Operate equipment and vehicles in a manner consistent with safety procedures;
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and the public;
• Achieve CPR/AED certification within 1 year of hire.

• 17 years or older
• Have own transportation
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. with assistance
• Demonstrate ability to:
• Be responsible and reliable
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Follow City and department policies and procedures
• Maintain open communication with supervisors

Environment: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors at City offices, facilities, and recreational areas. Exposure to extreme heat and humidity; temperature swings from indoors to outdoors; extreme noise; vibration; moving mechanical parts; electric shock; fumes and odors of cleaning solutions; dust and toxic substances found in chemicals and cleaning solutions.

Physical: Continuous walking, reaching and grasping; lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Frequent standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling and crouching; reaching at and above shoulder height; pushing/pulling, twisting at waist; strong power or pinch grasp; upward and downward flexion of neck; lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds; pushing/pulling of objects up to 10 pounds. Occasional climbing, balancing, crawling and manipulation of objects and equipment;

lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling of objects weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance; lifting and pushing/pulling of objects over 100 pounds with assistance.

Communication: Vision to see in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to see areas being cleaned, perform maintenance on equipment, prepare work orders and related paperwork and see Material Safety Data Sheets of toxic materials and chemicals.

NOTE: The City of Escondido is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. A medical examination, along with a drug screen, will…