Attendant

NOVA Parks • Lorton, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Attendant is responsible for assisting with the operation and/or maintenance of a park. This role involves a variety of tasks including customer service, fee collection, food and beverage service, merchandise sales, and facility maintenance. The Attendant will interact with park visitors, answer inquiries, enforce rules, and ensure a clean and safe environment. The position requires the ability to perform manual labor and operate various equipment.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the public.
• Ability to operate cash registers and handle cash accurately.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Ability to learn the operation of the facility and to obtain a working knowledge of NOVA Parks.
• Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks, including lifting, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Ability to perform a variety of duties including custodial tasks.
• Availability to work a variable work schedule, which may include early and late hours, and weekends and holidays.
• Required to purchase and wear standard uniform.

Nice To Haves

• Specialized duties and assignments related to a facility may require special training and/or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assists with operation of facility by registering users, collecting fees, operating cash registers and issuing fee receipt tickets; selling merchandise and preparing and/or serving food and beverages; maintaining shelf stock of supplies, dispensing of equipment, which may include lifting of heavy objects, and providing instructions on use.
• Assists with public relations by greeting park visitors, handling inquiries, and providing information and assistance, and informing patrons of rules and regulations.
• Assists with maintenance of facilities by maintaining a clean work area, providing general care of equipment, materials, and grounds, which may include the use of lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and string trimmers, picking up ground trash, weeding, landscaping beds, cleaning of restrooms, and performing manual labor and related duties as assigned.
• Answers telephone and directs inquiries.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-service training.
• Reports unsafe conditions, matters of theft, or illegal action to the Manager on Duty.
• Carries out additional duties as assigned by the Admissions or Concessions Supervisor, Pool Manager, and/or Park Specialist.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed