Retirement)

Harford County•Joppa, MD

11d•$15

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Recreation Specialist. a person in this position performs a variety of building maintenance/cleaning work associated with the inside and surrounding outside area of a facility, inspects the facility for safety, answers the telephone, greets, assists, and directs the public, etc. May also be responsible for handling cash. The workweek schedule can vary to include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Job Description: Job Description BUDGETED SALARY: $15.00/HOURLY Essential Duties: (The following examples illustrate the work performed in the positions in the class. Positions may require some or all of these examples depending on the organization of work within the department. The list is not inclusive. A position may require duties not listed, if necessary, to accomplish the work of the department.) BUILDING ATTENDANT: Keeps buildings and premises in a clean and neat condition. Including cleaning of bathrooms and trash removal. May answer the telephone, provide information to the public, assist the public with concerns or refer them to appropriate individuals or take messages, monitor, greet, and direct the public. May relocate groups in the building for meetings, classes, activities, etc. Opens and secures buildings/grounds; notifies police when necessary. Instructs users on the safe and proper utilization of the facility. Moves furniture and other medium to heavy objects as necessary. Removes snow, ice, and debris from outside steps and walkways, spreads salt as needed, and general lawn care and landscaping, including weeding, raking, and trimming. Depending on the facility one is assigned incumbent may be required to handle cash receipts, operate a computer, and manage a concession stand. Able to work alone or with minimal supervision. Makes emergency calls related to the facility or calls 911, if necessary. Communicates to the Recreation Specialist any safety concerns, vandalism, injuries, etc. that occur/are noticed during work hours. Other duties as assigned. PARK ATTENDANT: Maintains a positive and inviting disposition to assure the most positive reflection of the Parks and Harford County Government. Handles all inquiries; provides information to the public regarding pavilion rentals; assists the public with concerns, refers them to the appropriate individual or takes messages: monitors, greets, and directs the public. Advises park users on safe use of the facility and enforces posted park/department rules. Keeps buildings and park premises in a clean and neat condition, including cleaning of pavilions, restrooms, pa rk office and amenities, and trash removal. General lawn care and landscaping including weeding, raking, and trimming. Work independently, with minimal supervision. May oversee volunteer groups. Operation of a utility vehicle/pick-up truck, and small engine tools (string trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, etc.). Secures the building and grounds; notifies the Sheriff's Department and Emergency Services when necessary. Communicates to the Recreation Specialist any safety concerns, vandalism, injuries, etc. that occur. This position requires heavy manual labor at times; and the ability to lift medium to heavy objects, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and climb.

Requirements

Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment
Ability to safely use power tools and equipment
Ability to deal with the public cooperatively and courteously
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees
Ability to do minor building maintenance and trash pick-up
Ability to understand and follow instructions
Ability to lift, bend, stoop, climb and reach
Ability to lift medium to heavy objects
Ability to work independently
Ability to keep simple records and files
Ability to read, interpret, and enforce facility/department rules
Ability to operate a computer and handle cash receipts
Ability to operate a golf cart and/or John Deer Gator
Possession of a high school diploma, vocational-technical school, or GED certificate.
A valid Class "C" non-commercial driver's license with no more than three (3) points.
Must comply with all Federal (OSHA), State of Maryland (MOSH), safety regulations, and applicable Harford County safety

Responsibilities

Keeps buildings and premises in a clean and neat condition, including cleaning of bathrooms and trash removal.
Answer the telephone, provide information to the public, assist the public with concerns or refer them to appropriate individuals or take messages, monitor, greet, and direct the public.
Relocate groups in the building for meetings, classes, activities, etc.
Open and secure buildings/grounds; notifies police when necessary.
Instruct users on the safe and proper utilization of the facility.
Move furniture and other medium to heavy objects as necessary.
Remove snow, ice, and debris from outside steps and walkways, spreads salt as needed, and general lawn care and landscaping, including weeding, raking, and trimming.
Handle cash receipts, operate a computer, and manage a concession stand.
Make emergency calls related to the facility or calls 911, if necessary.
Communicate to the Recreation Specialist any safety concerns, vandalism, injuries, etc. that occur/are noticed during work hours.
Handle all inquiries; provides information to the public regarding pavilion rentals; assists the public with concerns, refers them to the appropriate individual or takes messages: monitors, greets, and directs the public.
Advise park users on safe use of the facility and enforces posted park/department rules.
Oversee volunteer groups.
Operate a utility vehicle/pick-up truck, and small engine tools (string trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, etc.).
Notify the Sheriff's Department and Emergency Services when necessary.