Seasonal Park Aide - Grounds Keeper

The Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for open positions as Seasonal Park Aide - Grounds Keeper in the Parks and Recreation Division of the Operations Department.

WORK HOURS: Work assignments are limited in duration (seasonal) and are based on a full-time basis; days and hours will vary with weekend and holiday work required.

Under the supervision of District personnel, performs a variety of clean-up, maintenance, and manual work associated with park grounds and recreational facilities within the District.

The duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

• Temporary employees assist with various manual tasks such as simple construction and building maintenance, painting, clean-up of grounds and recreational facilities, and trails.
• Performs varied maintenance tasks relating to visitor services and safety at recreation facilities. This can include maintenance, repair, and cleaning of buildings, restrooms, and picnic areas; repair and maintenance of signs, campgrounds, and surrounding areas.
• May interact with and address customer issues.
• May use a computer to enter and retrieve information related to work assignments and record-keeping
• Follows all safety procedures and rules while at work.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Use of general construction tools and equipment. Safe work practices. Principles of customer service. Record-keeping procedures. Basic mathematics. Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.

Perform manual and/or physical maintenance and repair tasks associated with recreation facilities. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. On a continuous basis, know and understand recreation operations, and observe safety rules. Intermittently, sit while studying or preparing reports; bend, or walk for prolonged periods of time, squat, climb, kneel, and twist when performing installation/repair of equipment; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation;

and lift or carry a weight of 50 pounds or less.

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

One year of general construction experience is desirable.

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.