PARK SPECIALIST
About The Position
This part-time extra-help position at Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of park facilities and grounds. Duties include cleaning the visitor center, stocking and sanitizing restrooms, emptying trash receptacles, and sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping floors. The employee also assists the park maintenance team with preventive maintenance and minor repairs to facilities, grounds, and trails, potentially using mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, blowers, and hand tools. The position requires dependable, punctual, independent work with limited supervision; attention to detail; the ability to follow instructions and use cleaning products and equipment safely; and professional conduct in a public-service environment. The employee must be trustworthy when working outside normal operating hours and able to recognize and report safety or maintenance concerns. A criminal background check and driver’s record check are required, and applicants must have a valid driver’s license. The schedule varies according to facility needs and may include weekends and holidays. A typical shift may begin at 6:30 a.m. Although part-time, employees may work up to 40 hours in a week. Schedules may change occasionally to accommodate events, programs, seasonal visitation, or additional cleaning needs. The work requires extended standing and walking; bending, reaching, kneeling, and stooping; pushing or pulling equipment; and lifting and carrying supplies, trash, and equipment. The employee must be able to carry at least 50 pounds over uneven terrain in various weather conditions. The posting also includes general Park Specialist series information describing park maintenance, visitor services, conservation, customer service, facility operations, and possible front-desk, reservations, retail, inventory, and reporting duties. It lists a minimum qualification of six months of experience in customer service, bookkeeping, retail operations, or a related field; however, the position-specific description states that custodial or facility-maintenance experience is preferred but not required.
Requirements
- Possess a valid driver's license.
- Complete a criminal background check and a driver's record check.
- Be dependable and punctual, and able to work independently with limited supervision.
- Demonstrate attention to detail and pride in maintaining a clean public facility.
- Be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Use cleaning products, supplies, and equipment safely and appropriately.
- Be trustworthy and responsible when working in the facility outside normal operating hours.
- Be able to stand and walk for extended periods; bend, reach, kneel, and stoop; and push or pull equipment.
- Be able to lift and carry supplies, trash, and equipment, including carrying a minimum of 50 pounds over uneven terrain in various weather conditions.
- Be available for a varied schedule, including weekends and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Previous custodial or facility-maintenance experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Clean the park visitor center daily.
- Stock and sanitize restrooms.
- Empty trash receptacles and sweep, vacuum, and mop floors.
- Assist the park maintenance team with preventive maintenance and minor repairs to facilities, grounds, and trails.
- Use maintenance equipment and hand tools as needed.
- Maintain professional conduct while serving the public.
- Recognize and report safety or maintenance concerns.
- Perform routine custodial and maintenance work safely.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
