PT Park Attendant – Parks and Recreation Department

Town of Harrisburg • Harrisburg, NC

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About The Position

The Town of Harrisburg is hiring a part-time Park Attendant in its Parks and Recreation Department for 10–15 hours per week. This entry-level public-contact and facility-maintenance role supports the operation of parks and facilities. The employee monitors parks, including at night and on weekends; cleans restrooms and park shelters; empties garbage cans and picks up trash; assists the public with information; sets up facilities for programs and meetings; enforces policies; relays information; assists with programming; and performs grounds maintenance. The employee is expected to understand departmental operations, policies, and services to respond to inquiries and handle daily functions, referring non-routine questions or situations to others. Specific oral or written instructions are available for most work situations. Work is performed under regular supervision and evaluated through observation, conferences, and the quality, timeliness, and effectiveness of completed work.

The position involves outdoor work in all weather, with exposure to extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, and odors. Weekend work is required, and after-hours work may be required. Pay is $14.96 per hour. Applicants should submit a resume, employment application, references, and salary requirements by email or through the Town’s jobs website.

Requirements

• High school graduation.
• Some experience involving public contact and grounds maintenance, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• A valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• Availability for required weekend work; after-hours work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor parks, including at night and on weekends.
• Clean restrooms and park shelters, empty garbage cans, and pick up trash.
• Monitor park shelters.
• Assist the public with information and respond to routine inquiries.
• Set up facilities for programming and meetings.
• Enforce policies and relay information.
• Assist with programming.
• Perform grounds maintenance work.
• Refer non-routine questions or situations to others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED