Parks Aide - Neighborhood Parks

Broward County • Fort Lauderdale, FL

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of park maintenance and program implementation activities at assigned facilities. Assists skilled trades staff based on area of assignment. Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Requirements

• Requires six (6) months in general grounds and facility maintenance, customer service, recreational activities, and/or a point of sale system based on area of assignment or closely related experience.
• Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.

Nice To Haves

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include days, late afternoon/evenings, non-school days (i.e., Winter and Spring Break, teacher planning days), and holidays.
• Prior experience working in a recreational setting.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with the public and other County employees in order to give directions or information, explains work activities/procedures, identifies service needs, and/or resolves day-to-day operational issues; collects fees and operates a cash register or point of sale software based on area of assignment.
• Maintains a variety of landscape and construction related equipment in order to ensure that the equipment operates safely and appropriately when needed, extend the useful life of the equipment, minimize down time, and minimize major repair/replacement costs.
• Inspects park facilities, including play areas, buildings, parking areas, in order to ensure a safe work and recreation environment for employees and the public; performs a variety of facility maintenance work in order to ensure a clean, safe, sanitary environment for the public and County employees.
• Sets up and takes down temporary facilities, traffic control devices for meetings, special activities, and events in order to provide a safe, comfortable location with efficient traffic flow for special events/activities.
• Prepares a variety of log sheets in order to document work activities, track equipment usage, and provide summary information to management.
• Picks up and delivers a variety of items to appropriate locations in order to ensure supplies and materials are available where and when needed and/or delivers mail.
• Performs related work as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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