Park Ranger

THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP•The Woodlands, TX

3d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Assist visitors to The Woodlands parks and recreation system by providing information, direction and support that will enrich their recreational experience and provide a pleasant, safe environment that promotes community harmony and the benefits of parks and recreation. Inspects parks, play equipment and pathways to evaluate physical conditions, promote park, recreation and safety programs, and ensure compliance of park rules by performing the following duties. Follows the guidelines of the Park Ranger program.

Requirements

High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
One (1) year related experience.
Successful completion of 80 hours of training prescribed by the Ranger Program required.
Must possess a Texas driver’s license and meet the driver safety policy requirements.
Successful completion of 80 hours on-the-job (OTJ) training prescribed by the Ranger Program required (provided by the Township).

Nice To Haves

MS Office computer skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

Support appropriate park activities and recreation through enforcement of parks rules and Township policies, procedures and covenants in a positive way.
Approachable and accessible to all visitors, encourages frequent, direct, positive, friendly and personal contact, and provides information that promotes the benefits of parks and recreation.
Perform duties in support of creating a pleasant, safe environment that promotes community harmony. Which include but are not limited to debris removal, general maintenance, park and playground inspections.
Ensures the safety of park users by enforcing rules and regulations, and performing detailed safety inspections of playgrounds
Inspects properties such as parks, pathways and recreational facilities to evaluate physical conditions, safety practices, and hazardous situations; anticipates and solves problems on a daily basis and submits work requests.
Confer with residents to induce compliance with covenants, safety standards, codes, and regulations.
Mandated to patrol The Woodlands Township’s 200 +/- miles of pathways.
Perform Township wide inspections related to parks, pathways, osr, covant compliance, property damage, and other properties as requested.
Perform minor repair work on play structures, swimming pools, irrigation systems, bridges, etc.
Performs clean-up at facilities.
Wears prescribed uniform.
Prepares various reports including vandalism, maintenance and park and pathway needs and keeps a daily log. Responsible for documenting all vandalism through incident reports and pictures.
Maintains golf cart and/or pickup truck.
Assist with developing programs for staff to educate the public.
May be required to work special events on nights, weekends or holidays.
Perform other duties as assigned.