(Seasonal) Park Recreation Attendant

Huron-Clinton Metroparks • Harrison Township, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Work activities in this position primarily involve the operation and maintenance of recreational facilities such as the squirt zone, golf course operations building, activity center building, tot lot, trackless train, squirt zone, and adventure golf. The employee is routinely required to walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee is routinely required to use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is routinely required to run, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch and must have the ability to traverse sandy, marshy, or wooded areas with uneven terrain. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely works in outside weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to heat, wet and/or humid conditions, chemicals, animals, foliage and vegetation, etc.

Requirements

• Ability to distinguish letters and symbols.
• Ability to get along with co-workers, supervisors, and park visitors.
• Ability to operate cash register.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to traverse sandy, marshy, or wooded areas with even or uneven terrain.
• Ability to work varied hours depending upon park demands.
• Will be required to work assigned Special Events, Weekends, Evenings and Holidays.
• Will be required to adjust schedule to meet organizational needs.
• Ability to perform essential duties.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the squirt zone to assure the park visitors safety.
• Monitors park visitors to ensure order and safety.
• Keeps grounds litter free.
• Maintains established park rules and regulations.
• Cleans buildings and restrooms at least daily or more often as needed.
• Cares for surrounding shrubs and flower beds.
• Ensures rental agreements are written up properly, deposit records are accurate and money handled properly.
• Sets up equipment for rental; inspects for broken, damaged or worn parts; make minor adjustments and repairs; take apart and properly store for the night.
• Instructs the public on the proper and safe use of equipment.
• Distributes and collects equipment.
• Assists in preparation of daily receipt of reports.
• Operates cash register.

Benefits

• Eligible part-time employees will receive up to a $5.75 per hour retention bonus for all hours worked from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
• Eligible seasonal employees will receive a $0.60 per hour seasonal bonus for all hours worked.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed