Temporary Campground Attendant

Overview

POSTING:
External - Open Competitive

DEPARTMENT:
Parks and Open Spaces

HOURS:

Various Temporary Seasonal 15-30 Hours/week, mid-April - late October

PAY: $16.00-$18.00 / per hour DOQ

LOCATION:

Lebanon Hills Campground, Apple Valley, MN

UNION:
None

CLOSE DATE:
This posting will remain open until all available positions are filled. The initial review of applications will occur on March 3rd, and weekly thereafter.

Campground Attendants are responsible for providing outstanding customer service to park guests including: campground reservation assistance, campground guest check in duties, store item sales and providing information. This position will also be responsible for keeping the campground and facilities clean through custodial work including cleaning of restrooms, shower houses, litter, campsites, firepits and offices.

Primary shift hours available seven days a week between 9 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. including holidays.

Dakota County welcomes and is inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and perspectives. The County aims to reflect the community and clients it serves and fosters an equitable and respectful working environment where everyone is empowered to be their authentic selves.

18 years of age or older

• Previous work or volunteer experience in parks, campgrounds, camping, or customer service/hospitality industry.
• Campground/RV work experience
• Park and/or recreation work experience
• Customer service or hospitality experience in a park/recreation setting
• Computer experience with a complex reservations software system.
• Custodial and/or maintenance experience
• Experience working with diverse populations

These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.

Continuous high level of customer service.

Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with a variety of audiences.

Ability to work effectively, professionally, and courteously with other park and county staff.

Money handling abilities

Mathematical abilities

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to understand complex policies, procedures, and ordinances.

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with park visitors and staff.

Ability to work a varied schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Work is performed inside and outside County buildings and in the campgrounds. The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of walking, standing, crouching, or riding over rough, uneven, swampy, or rocky terrain. Staff must also have the physical ability to bend, twist, crouch, lift, forward & overhead reach, and push/pull the rental & facility equipment, such as: full 5 gallon buckets, firewood bundles, or similar equipment which may weigh up to 30 lbs.

There may also be intermittent exposure to varied weather conditions on the worksite that occasionally necessitates the use of rain gear, gloves, etc.

• You submit an online application that includes supplemental questions
• We assign you a score based on your qualifications
• Top scoring candidates are referred to the hiring manager for interview consideration
• We conduct background and reference checks before hiring