Park Attendant

Overview

This is a PARS (Public Agency Retirement System) non-benefited, budgeted position and is limited to 999 hours per fiscal year. This is not a PERS eligible position. This position is budgeted to start at $16.91 per hour.

If you want to join a hard-working team that shares a commitment to provide top-quality municipal services in a prime North County location, consider a career with the City of Escondido. 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:
Walking, reaching and grasping; lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling and crouching; reaching at and above shoulder height; pushing/pulling, twisting at waist; strong power or pinch grasp; lifting up to 25 pounds; pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds. Occasional climbing, balancing, crawling and manipulation of objects and equipment; lifting up to 100 pounds with assistance;

lifting and pushing/pulling over 100 pounds with assistance only.

Communication:
Vision – 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.

The City of Escondido is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. A medical…