Park Attendant - Piedmont Environmental Center

Who We Are:

At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries. The High Point Parks & Recreation Department enhances quality of life by providing innovative programs, parks and facilities for present and future generations.

We offer 41 parks, two golf courses, five recreation centers, an environmental education center, tennis and pickle balls courts, a campground, marinas, playgrounds, ball fields, greenways and natural trails and more. Our vision is to enhance the City by providing recreation programming and community events that promote strong bonds, improve health and wellness and celebrate the City’s history and character. We are committed to providing opportunities for all age and abilities.

We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1,300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!

• Integrity:
  Saying what we mean and consistently doing what we say with no desire other than the good of the citizens we serve. It means standing up for beliefs.
• Responsibility: A continual process that emphasizes a high level of personal accountability by each member of the organization.
• Partnership:
  Adding competitive value and quality to the services provided to our residents, businesses, and visitors through responsible fiscal stewardship, increased innovation, greater use of technology, and expanded civic, neighborhood and regional partnerships.

The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience.

We also offer generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service 401K and 457B Retirement Plans PTO earned within first year 12 Paid Holidays per year Tuition Reimbursement Plan Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one

The Park Attendant employee performs routine semi-skilled and general clerical work in the Piedmont Environmental Center, and general maintenance work; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision of the Parks Supervisor. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, to include nights, weekends and holidays. Starting pay for this position is $15.45 per hour

• Opens facility entrance and greets customers
• Greets the visiting public and explains the center’s mission, trail system, and purpose
• Assists visitors in choosing the appropriate trail, if required
• Answers telephone calls and responds to inquiries
• Provides support and assistance for rental groups in the facility
• Processes building rental fees, program registrations, and take payments for scheduled events, trips, classes, and memberships
• Explains programming, school-visit options, and membership opportunities to the visiting public
• Maintains facility in a clean and orderly fashion, including emptying trash, sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning glass counters, tables, cabinets, and restrooms, and cleaning bait tanks
• Performs basic clean-up and custodial duties on grounds, facilities, and equipment
• Picks up litter, lifts and empties trash cans, cleans and replenishes public restrooms when needed
• Removes leaves, limbs, and debris from facility grounds
• Must be able to work with limited supervision
• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies

• Formal Education, which includes basic arithmetic and/or business math.
• Must be comfortable in a customer service role and working in an outdoor setting.
• Must have experience operating a computer.
• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License.

• Physical Requirements:
  
  Hearing/Speaking
  - Expressing and/or receiving information by means of spoken word are both…