Parks Attendant - Addison Oaks Park & Campground
About The Position
Oakland County is seeking Contact Station staff for Addison Oaks Park & Campground for the period of July through the end of October. These are part-time positions limited to 1,000 hours per year with flexible scheduling. Applicants must be available to work weekends and evenings through the end of October. The role involves utilizing a point-of-sale computer system to process customer service transactions, including writing permits and tickets for overnight or day use. Responsibilities include interacting with customers, greeting visitors, taking reservations, coordinating park entry, and handling cash transactions. Staff will also answer questions, provide directions, explain facilities, and assist with general maintenance and operations. The position may involve using current county-wide and/or department-specific software.
Requirements
- Be at least 16 years old.
- Pass the employment physical established for this classification.
- Ability to communicate, and to perform numerical computations.
Responsibilities
- Waits on customers in a courteous manner, answering inquiries regarding charges for park facilities and services such as park passes, vehicle permits, boat, bike, golf cart rentals, waterslide and other water features, or merchandise.
- Processes transactions using a cash register or point of sale system, may require entry of customer demographic information, processing of credit cards, assessing promotions, gift cards, refunds, etc.
- Gives directions regarding emergency procedures, lost and found procedures, and handles complaints and other problems.
- Cleans rental and public use areas, empties trash cans, assists with cleaning in and around facilities as needed to promote a positive public image for Oakland County Parks.
- Answers public inquiries regarding County parks.
- May utilize current county-wide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.
- Writes a camp permit for overnight campers obtaining and recording the name, address, license plate number, length of stay and whether the camper desires electricity.
- Receives fees from overnight campers and day users, gives receipts and records each transaction.
- Makes reservations in person and over the phone by processing customer information in a point of sale system.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefits
- Opportunity to do meaningful work that matters
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
