Seasonal Park Attendant - Lake Park Maintenance

Position: Seasonal Park Attendant - City Lake Park Maintenance
* Please note:

This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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* 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!
** Our Core Values:**
* ** 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.
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* What We Offer:

** 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
** What You'll Do:
** Starting pay for this position - $15.45 per hour    The Park Attendant employee will perform landscaping and grounds maintenance work assignments at High Point City Lake Park; ensures grounds and facilities are clean, well kept, and safe for patrons. Performs ongoing landscaping tasks, as well as routine maintenance of landscaping equipment; does related work as required.
Work is performed under immediate supervision of a Park Supervisor.
** Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:
*** Performs basic clean up duties on grounds, facilities, and equipment;
* Picks up litter, lifts and empties garbage cans, cleans public restrooms and offices, and cleans equipment after use;
* Performs regular maintenance of grounds, including preparation of and addition to grounds involving push mowing, weed eating, trimming, digging, planting of trees and shrubs, etc.;
* Applies chemicals and fertilizers in general grounds maintenance activities;
* Assists with preventive maintenance of recreation and parks facilities;
* Paints buildings, shelters and playground equipment;
* Assists in general repairs to buildings, shelters and playground equipment;
* Assists in setting up temporary stages and moving equipment, tables, chairs and picnic tables for group events;
* Assists with pool maintenance, sweeping the pool bottom;
* Assists in towing disabled watercraft back to dock;
* Maintains and keeps fish feeders filled;
* Assists with dock and water buoy maintenance and repairs;
* Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.
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* Qualifications:

*** Formal Education, which includes basic arithmetic.
* Must be able to work a flexible schedule including…