Weekend Day Rest Area Attendant

Easter Seals Tennessee Inc

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Rest Area Attendant is responsible for performing all contract requirements within the state time frames and ensures that the rest areas meet or exceed the standards set forth by TDOT. This role involves comprehensive maintenance of rest area facilities, including keeping restrooms, foyers, reception areas, and storage areas clean and sanitary. Outdoor duties include sweeping/hosing parking lots, sidewalks, and walkways, maintaining grounds by raking, mowing, and shrubbery care, collecting trash, and removing debris from the surrounding areas. The attendant is also responsible for completing required paperwork, adhering to company policies and quality standards, reporting necessary repairs and incidents, and ensuring safety and security measures are followed across all shifts.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Physical and mental alertness to perform the requirements of the contract and duties

Nice To Haves

• Previous maintenance experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Complete necessary paperwork accurately and on time
• Comply with Easter Seals Policies and Procedures and the Employee Handbook and maintain TDOT quality standards, as well as comply with HIPAA, Title VI, and Confidentiality requirements
• Attend in-service training sessions, meetings, and out of town activities as required
• Promote a positive work environment by treating staff and visitors with courtesy and respect
• Comply with all aspects of the contract with the TDOT
• Maintain the restrooms of the rest areas in a clean and sanitary condition, adding supplies as necessary and cleaning each area as needed during shift
• Maintain the foyer and reception area in a clean, attractive, and sanitary state
• Clean walls and ceilings weekly in the foyer and reception area
• Keep the storage area clean, neat, and secure
• Report any necessary repairs to the Rest Area Supervisor
• Sweep or hose down the parking lot areas, sidewalks, and walkways at least once each shift
• Maintain walkways as required to keep them free of snow and ice
• Maintain grounds by raking leaves and mowing grass
• Perform shrubbery care including careful weeding of beds and flower beds, watering plants and shrubs, and mulching including raking and maintenance of mulched areas
• Collect trash for receptacles and take to the garbage bin as necessary
• Complete required Quality Control Check List and perform all required duties as stated within time frames listed on the checklist each shift
• Clean windows and light fixtures at least weekly or as necessary
• Clean floors, doors, and water fountains at least once each shift
• Clean door mats daily
• Remove all trash, paper, and other debris from grounds and parking lot up to the edge of the paved shoulders which includes the shoulders of the interstate, the exit, and entrance ramps at least daily
• Clean the picnic tables and pavilions each morning and as needed
• Edge curbs and walkways at least one time per week during the growing season
• Stock brochure racks as necessary at the beginning of each shift
• Report all incidents of vandalism, theft, accidents, etc. to the Supervisor, agency on-call person, and the proper law enforcement authorities immediately
• Follow all safety/health/sanitation procedures and for immediately reporting unsafe practices to the Supervisor and the Director of Protection from Harm
• Use safety equipment including safety glasses, masks, gloves, and other equipment as specified
• Take measures to curb vandalism, theft, and accidents regardless of the shift worked
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Rest Area Supervisor

Benefits

• 40 hours eligible for PTO
• Great benefits package including employer paid life insurance and long term disability
• 70% paid health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Other benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees