Park Attendant - High Point City Lake Park
About The Position
At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries. The High Point Parks & Recreation Department enhances quality of life by providing innovative programs, parks and facilities for present and future generations. We offer 41 parks, two golf courses, five recreation centers, an environmental education center, tennis and pickleballs courts, a campground, marinas, playgrounds, ballfields, greenways and natural trails and more. Our vision is to enhance the City by providing recreation programming and community events that promote strong bonds, improve health and wellness and celebrate the City’s history and character. We are committed to providing opportunities for all age and abilities. We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1,300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!
Requirements
- Formal Education, which includes basic arithmetic and/or business math.
- Must be comfortable in a customer service role and working in an outdoor setting.
- Must have experience operating a computer.
- Valid North Carolina Driver’s License
- Must be 18 years of age.
Responsibilities
- Assists with Concessions, Amusements, and Marina operations, including during programs and events
- Responsible for opening and/or closing various areas of the park
- Collects tickets for and operates amusement rides; including train, merry-go-round, and excursion boat
- Operates concession stand; sells amusement ride tickets, merchandise, and food items
- Prepares daily revenue and attendance reports, schedules reports of revenue collections and safety inspections, prepares daily deposits
- Oversees miniature golf operation, dispenses golf clubs, balls, score cards, monitors golf play and participant behavior
- Performs daily maintenance on amusement rides and concession stand, cleaning before and after operation
- Assists with preventive maintenance measures for amusement rides
- Prepares food items, stocks resale items such as crackers and potato chips, and operates various machines, i.e. popcorn popper, fountain drink machine, etc.
- Inventories and orders food items for concessions
- Assists Parks Supervisor with training
- Performs basic clean up and custodial duties on grounds, facilities and equipment
- Picks-up litter, lifts and empties garbage cans, cleans public restrooms and cleans equipment after use
- Removes leaves, limbs, and debris from the grounds
- Assists with park maintenance, such as mowing, weed eating, trimming, digging, planting of trees and shrubs, etc. when necessary
- Must be able to work with limited supervision
- Does general maintenance as required
- Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.
Benefits
- A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
- 401K and 457B Retirement Plans
- PTO earned within first year
- 12 Paid Holidays per year
- Tuition Reimbursement Plan
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
