Park Worker - Addison Oaks Park & Campground

Overview & Benefits

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Addison Oaks is located 9 miles north of Rochester and 7 miles east of Oxford. This is a part‑time position limited to 1,000 hours per year.

Employees of this classification perform routine, manual and/or clerical customer service duties, assisting higher level employees involved in the general maintenance and operations of the County Park facilities including Addison Oaks Campground, pavilions, and rental facilities. Depending on the work assignment, may assist in the operation of a point‑of‑sale computer system for customer service or groundskeeping equipment such as lawn mowers, tractors or equipment and vehicles for grounds maintenance tasks.

May perform groundskeeping or building maintenance tasks to maintain park properties, rental facilities, and landscaping for use by the general public and private rentals. Moves facility and recreation equipment such as picnic tables, trash cans, folding tables and chairs, bicycles, canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, recreation equipment, etc. Operates and carries maintenance equipment such rakes, shovels, trimmers, commercial blowers, etc. Performs, as needed, duties generally performed by lower‑level maintenance personnel including activities such as grooming and cleaning of parks and related facilities, patrolling park areas, and giving information and assistance to park users.

May also be responsible to perform the duties of other part‑time seasonal employees in various classes when necessary to meet staffing needs.

Responsible for proper work procedures and safety practices. May be assigned to a day, afternoon or midnight shift, during weekdays, weekends and/or holidays to meet staffing requirements and perform duties as assigned. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.

$16.04/hr — On‑site.

Answers guest inquiries such as providing directions within the park, emergency procedures, lost and found procedures, and handles complaints and other situations.

Ensures the assigned work area is clean and organized by frequently ensuring merchandise is stocked, is free of debris or trash, and is presentable.

Performs customer service duties and office assignments, including typing park correspondence, answering phone inquiries and filing.

Assists with groundskeeping and maintenance duties as directed by higher level staff which may include operating power equipment such as chainsaws, line trimmers, mowers, or tractors, using hand tools such as trimmers, shovels, trowels or performing other maintenance support tasks and custodial duties.

Supports safety of park guests through observation, reporting of risks, and participating in emergency response protocols and reporting as directed by higher level staff and emergency response teams.

Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.

Contact station staff utilize a point‑of‑sale computer system to process customer service transactions from in‑person guests or over the phone that include writing permits and tickets for overnight or day use by campers and park patrons.

Issue receipts and account for cash received from park users and answer public inquiries regarding directions, park procedures, and information regarding reservations and the renting of park equipment.

Maintenance staff perform groundskeeping duties…