Park Attendant

About the Organization Covering over 1,800 square miles, Desert Recreation District (DRD) provides recreational services to more than 380,000 residents throughout the Greater Coachella Valley. We work with municipalities in a collective effort to assure equitable service delivery to every community regardless of economic means. The District boundary has expanded in recent years to provide barrier-free, safe service to more unincorporated areas of the Coachella Valley and municipalities not previously served.
DRD is responsible for over 30 recreational facilities that include community and fitness centers, sports fields, swimming pools, a golf course and driving range, and various parks and open spaces. In addition, DRD creates and delivers quality programs, services and classes; and, facilitates leisure opportunities through partnerships that encourage residents to engage in healthy lifestyles and wellness activities. In the past year we have offered over 2,800 classes and programs, and more than 200 special events.

Please note:

Desert Recreation District does not participate in CalPERS retirement system.

EOE Statement
*** DISCLAIMER:
The District reserves the right to accelerate or extend the "Closing Date" of open positions at any time, dependent upon the number of applications received.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
All employment offers made by the District are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process which may include, but are not limited to: drug screening, comprehensive background check, criminal history check, employment verification, education verification and physical.

Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Hourly/Salary Range $20.18 - $25.20

Close Date

Under immediate (Park Attendant I) or general (Park Attendant II) supervision, performs a variety of custodial duties and minor maintenance related to the care and cleaning of District owned and/or operated parks, community centers, and recreational areas; interacts with and provides information, assistance, and education to the public related to District owned and/or operated parks and related rules, regulations, and ordinances;

prepares parks and provides staff support for scheduled activities, events and general use; and performs related work as required.

Receives immediate (Park Attendant I) or general (Park Attendant II) supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

Park Attendant I:
This is the entry-level classification in the Park Attendant series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform routine custodial and customer service duties in support of the maintenance and operation of District owned/operated parks, community centers, and recreational areas. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently.

Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Maintenance Worker II level, but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern.

Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.

Park Attendant II:
This is the fully qualified journey-level classification in the Park Attendant series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Park Attendant I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Positions in the Park Attendant class series are flexibly staffed; positions at the Park Attendant II level are normally filled by…