Recreation Services Facility Assistant
About The Position
Buncombe County Parks & Recreation is hiring a Recreation Facility Assistant, a hands-on role supporting our daily park operations. This position reports to the Recreation Program Coordinator and follows a variable schedule, with shifts commonly including weekday evenings and weekends. The primary work location is Buncombe County Sports Park, though assignments may occasionally rotate to other recreation sites across the county. As part of a small, collaborative team, the Facility Assistant helps maintain park cleanliness, interacts with the public, and upholds a welcoming and safe environment for all visitors. Responsibilities also include assisting with event setup, custodial duties, and providing excellent customer service to park patrons with occasional event and program support when needed. The role requires the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and to perform physically active tasks. This is a vital support role in a community-focused department that values teamwork, professionalism, and proactive service. Purpose of the position: The purpose of this position is to perform a wide variety of tasks to support our daily park operations within the Recreation Department.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, and a minimum of one (1) year of experience in customer services or maintenance work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina.
- Ability to use small office equipment and computers.
- Ability to adapt to a work environment may include exposure to outdoor climate, dust and dirt, exposure to the hazards of working in and near traffic, exposure to various chemicals including fertilizers and pesticides, and exposure to domestic and wild animals.
- Ability to answer questions and provide information to the public.
- Ability to speak, understand and communicate information and ideas so others may understand.
- Ability to use and/or repair small equipment.
- Balancing
- Climbing
- Crawling
- Crouching
- Feeling
- Fingering
- Grasping
- Handling
- Hearing
- Kneeling
- Lifting
- Mental acuity
- Pulling
- Pushing
- Reaching
- Repetitive motion
- Speaking
- Standing
- Stooping
- Talking
- Visual acuity
- Walking
- Standing for extended periods in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind and rain.
Responsibilities
- Promote good public relations and communication with citizens using the park and recreation facilities.
- Participate in various fee collection, event registration, and evaluation activities.
- May perform a variety of duties associated with the daily use of park areas and facilities.
- Ability to work weekends, evenings and nights as needed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Maintain park cleanliness.
- Interact with the public.
- Uphold a welcoming and safe environment for all visitors.
- Assist with event setup.
- Perform custodial duties.
- Provide excellent customer service to park patrons.
- Provide occasional event and program support when needed.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
