Park Attendant - Salt Spring Island Parks

Capital Regional District•Salt Spring Island Electoral Area, BC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs a variety of routine janitorial and park facility maintenance. The position requires some independent judgment and the ability to effectively respond to routine situations as they arise. Excellent customer services and public relations skills are essential to this position. This position works a variety of shifts and hours to meet operational needs, including weekends and the Saturday Market.

Requirements

Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and customer service skills.
Basic knowledge of SSI PARC Regional Parks policies, procedures and regulatory bylaws.
Strong ability to deal with the public with professionalism, tact and diplomacy.
Strong ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships.
Strong ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.
Strong ability to deal with difficult situations in a positive, courteous and effective manner.
Strong physical ability to perform heavy manual outdoor work in all types of weather conditions.
Some directly related experience
Emergency First Aid with CPR-C and AED
WHMIS Certification
Acceptable criminal record check. The applicant/incumbent is required to undergo a criminal record check to work in this position and to report to their supervisor if any criminal charges are laid against them that may be related to their employment.
Valid BC Driver's Licence
Driver's Abstract

Responsibilities

Performs washroom maintenance and office cleaning
Conducts routine clean up of all park facilities/grounds
Ensures park buildings, vehicles and equipment are secure
Identifies and may take steps to repair or secure any hazardous conditions and notifies immediate supervisor
Provides information to park visitors as required in a positive, courteous and professional manner
Assists in the set-up of park special events as required
Operates a variety of CRD vehicles and routine equipment, including a garbage trailer
Follows all policies, procedures and standards of the CRD.
Performs other related duties as required.