Park Attendant

Effingham County Board of Commissioners•Springfield, GA

12h•$23 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The part-time Park Attendant supports safe, clean, orderly, and welcoming County parks by assisting visitors, monitoring facilities and activities, completing routine inspections and upkeep, supporting athletic and community events, and promptly reporting safety, maintenance, or conduct concerns. Work is performed primarily outdoors. Regular night and weekend work is required; holiday and special-event assignments may also be required. The position involves routine park and facility upkeep, visitor assistance, activity monitoring, field and event preparation, basic documentation, and following County safety procedures. The attendant may assist with seasonal maintenance and special projects, but has no supervisory authority. The duties listed are illustrative rather than exhaustive, and related responsibilities may be assigned as organizational needs evolve.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred; equivalent education, training, or experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Six months of experience in parks, recreation, groundskeeping, facility maintenance, custodial work, event support, customer service, or a closely related field preferred.
Valid Georgia driver’s license, or ability to obtain one within the County-established timeframe, if assigned to operate County vehicles; must meet County motor vehicle and insurability requirements for assigned driving duties.
Ability and willingness to work a part-time schedule that regularly includes nights and weekends; holiday and special-event assignments may also be required.
Any required background, driving, or other pre-employment screening must be job-related, consistent with County policy, and administered consistently for similarly situated positions.
Knowledge of basic park, facility, custodial, athletic field, and grounds maintenance practices.
Knowledge of safe operation and routine care of hand tools, power tools, small equipment, vehicles, and assigned park maintenance equipment.
Knowledge of workplace safety practices, hazard recognition, PPE use, and procedures for reporting maintenance or safety concerns.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with visitors, coworkers, supervisors, vendors, program participants, and the general public.
Ability to provide calm, respectful, and firm rule-compliance reminders and recognize when a matter should be escalated.
Ability to read and follow written instructions, posted procedures, safety labels, work orders, schedules, maps, and basic maintenance documentation.
Ability to complete basic written or electronic records, checklists, incident notes, and supply or maintenance requests.
Ability to perform basic math for time records, supply counts, field measurements, and routine work documentation.
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks, exercise sound judgment, and seek guidance when situations exceed established procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and contribute to a safe and welcoming public environment.
Physical ability to perform moderate physical effort, including prolonged walking and standing; climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, and pulling; and lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds, with assistance when appropriate.
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals, and some require oral communication.

Nice To Haves

Current First Aid, CPR, or AED certification, or ability to obtain it within the timeframe established by the department.
Experience working in a public-sector park, recreation, athletic facility, grounds maintenance, or public-facing field operations environment.
Experience using radios, mobile work-order systems, basic computer applications, or electronic incident/documentation tools.
Familiarity with playground safety checks, athletic field preparation, event setup, restroom and restocking procedures, and visitor-service expectations.
Bilingual communication skills may be preferred when supported by operational need.

Responsibilities

Walk assigned park areas and facilities to observe conditions, identify hazards, discourage misuse through visible presence, and report concerns.
Greet visitors, answer routine questions about park rules, hours, reservations, amenities, and facility use, and refer complaints or complex questions to the Park Coordinator or Parks and Landscape Director.
Monitor park activity, athletic events, rentals, and community programs; assist with opening, setup, closing, and cleanup; and report operational issues.
Provide calm, respectful reminders about posted rules when safe and appropriate, and seek assistance when a situation requires escalation.
Complete visual checklists for playgrounds, athletic areas, restrooms, picnic areas, gates, signs, lighting, fences, fields, and equipment; report damage, unsafe conditions, repairs, vandalism, and supply needs.
Perform routine park and facility upkeep, including litter removal, trash collection, restroom cleaning and restocking, sweeping, blowing walkways, and cleaning bleachers or dugouts.
Assist with athletic field and facility preparation, including dragging, marking, or painting fields; setting up or taking down equipment; arranging spaces; and returning facilities to usable condition.
Provide access to first-aid supplies when appropriate, contact emergency responders when directed or immediately necessary, protect the immediate area from further risk when safe, and document incidents according to County procedures.
Operate approved utility carts, hand tools, power tools, small equipment, or County vehicles only when trained and authorized; perform basic cleaning and inspection; and report equipment concerns.
Complete assigned logs, checklists, incident notes, supply requests, time records, and other basic documentation using assigned forms and systems.
Follow County safety practices, department procedures, posted rules, equipment instructions, chemical safety requirements, and personal protective equipment requirements.
Perform related duties as assigned.
May assist Parks and Landscape staff with seasonal maintenance, special projects, inventory, supply pickup, storm preparation, or post-event cleanup.
May assist temporary, seasonal, or volunteer workers with routine assigned tasks; the position has no supervisory authority.