Part Time Recreation Worker

Oakland County•Waterford, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Oakland County Parks and Recreation is looking for energetic and dependable Recreation Workers to support recreational programs and events, campground activities and mobile recreation, including the transportation, set up, maintenance and supervision of inflatables, climbing towers, and retro games activities. This is a part-time position limited to 1,000 hours per year. The schedule will be approximately 15 hours per week and will include evenings, weekends and holidays to support special events.

Requirements

Must have passed their 18th birthday OR be at least 16 years old and a high school graduate or the State requirements for a G.E.D. certificate; OR be an emancipated minor.
Possess a valid United States motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license. Out of country driver’s license holders will be required to obtain the appropriate valid State of Michigan driver’s license before the hire date.
Pass the complete examination, including the employment medical, established for this classification.
Must maintain a valid United States motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license.
Ability to communicate to accurately convey information.
Ability to operate equipment as assigned to complete work duties including but not limited to computers, phones, hand tools, power tools such as weedwhips, blowers, snow throwers, motorized grounds keeping tractors and ride on mowers, golf carts, or other maintenance vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Reasonable knowledge of customer service interactions and ability to communicate with others.
Some knowledge of the use of elementary hand and power tools.
Reasonable knowledge of and ability to practice standard safety techniques.
Reasonable ability to perform routine, repetitive, and/or manual tasks.
Reasonable ability to maintain personal cleanliness and a presentable public appearance.
Reasonable ability to follow standardized oral and written instructions.
Reasonable ability to work and cooperate in a team effort, when necessary, to successfully complete an assignment.

Responsibilities

Set up, move, and maintain recreational equipment, including picnic tables, bicycles, canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, inflatables, and event equipment
Assist with special events, recreational programs, and seasonal activities
Follow established work procedures for the safe operation of recreation equipment
Supports recreational program such as special events, campground activities and mobile recreation, including the transportation, set up, maintenance and supervision of inflatables, climbing towers, and retro games activities.
Interacts with park visitors of all ages.
Communicates with staff, volunteers, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
Answers public inquiries regarding other County parks.
Performs the duties of part-time seasonal employees in various classes when necessary.