Park Monitor; Part-Time

Position Summary

Performs semiskilled work opening, closing, and monitoring facility operations; ensuring safety and cleanliness of facilities and equipment, and related work as required. Work is performed under limited supervision including nights, weekends, and holidays. Hours may vary seasonally and based on the athletic calendar. The following duties are those considered most essential to the position. This does not preclude the delegation of other duties considered as necessary by management to successfully complete an assignment or project.

Opens and closes parks and facilities; unlocks and locks bathroom doors, gates and concessions.

• Promotes good relations with citizens using the parks and recreation facilities.
• Ensures that facilities and surrounding areas are clean and ready for use.
• Ensures that all bathrooms are stocked, sanitary, and clean.
• Ensures compliance with park rules and regulations, assisting individuals and groups using parks, and ensuring safety and security of parks and patrons.
• Sets up facilities and equipment for use and special events and restores to original set up after use.
• Turns facilities lights on and off.
• Maintains various attendance information as required.
• Assists with field preparation, dragging and lining and temporary fencing setup and take down.
• Consults with Facilities and Tournament Supervisor and/or Senior Park Repair Technician when any issues arise.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Some knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in general maintenance and grounds keeping work; some knowledge of the materials, equipment, tools and techniques of the standard building trades; some knowledge of safety precautions applicable to the duties of the class; some knowledge of the methods used in the preparation of baseball and softball fields; ability to understand and follow instructions;

ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

High school diploma or GED or a combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, abilities, and skills to complete the essential functions and job responsibilities of this position.

Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina.

Availability for 8-hour shifts during the required schedule of Monday–Friday from 5:00pm–10:00pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 6:00am–10:00pm (Nov–Feb) or 6:00am–11:00pm (Mar–Oct). Occasional later hours may be requested due to tournament requirements.

This position’s physical requirements involve heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities may be required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, manual dexterity, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and/or walking.

Work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather) and exposure to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment. Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office with computer printers, light traffic).

The Town of Huntersville is committed to providing equal opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), gender, national origin, religion, disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town of Huntersville will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with Human Resources staff.