Weekend Night Rest Area Attendant
About The Position
The Rest Area Attendant performs contract requirements within state time frames and ensures rest areas meet or exceed TDOT standards. The role involves maintaining clean, sanitary, and well-stocked restrooms and public areas; caring for grounds and parking areas; completing required paperwork and quality-control checklists; and reporting repairs, incidents, and safety concerns. Third-shift attendants must remain visible after dark to help deter vandalism, theft, and accidents, with duties limited to the general building area. Attendants must follow applicable Easter Seals policies, TDOT contract requirements, and HIPAA, Title VI, confidentiality, and safety procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Physical and mental alertness to perform the contract requirements and job duties.
Nice To Haves
- Previous maintenance experience preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Complete necessary paperwork accurately and on time.
- Comply with Easter Seals policies and procedures, the Employee Handbook, TDOT quality standards and contract requirements, and HIPAA, Title VI, and confidentiality requirements.
- Attend in-service training sessions, meetings, and out-of-town activities as required.
- Treat staff and visitors courteously and respectfully to promote a positive work environment.
- Keep restrooms clean and sanitary, replenish supplies, and clean areas as needed during the shift.
- Maintain the foyer and reception area in a clean, attractive, and sanitary condition; clean walls and ceilings weekly.
- Keep the storage area clean, neat, and secure.
- Report necessary repairs to the Rest Area Supervisor.
- Sweep or hose down parking areas, sidewalks, and walkways at least once each shift, and keep walkways free of snow and ice as needed.
- Maintain grounds by raking leaves, mowing grass, caring for shrubbery and flower beds, weeding, watering plants and shrubs, and maintaining mulched areas.
- Collect trash from receptacles and take it to the garbage bin as necessary.
- Complete the required Quality Control Check List and perform its duties within the specified time frames each shift.
- Clean windows and light fixtures at least weekly or as necessary.
- Clean floors, doors, and water fountains at least once each shift, and clean door mats daily.
- Remove trash, paper, and other debris from grounds and parking areas up to the paved-shoulder edges, including interstate shoulders and exit and entrance ramps, at least daily.
- Clean picnic tables and pavilions each morning and as needed.
- Edge curbs and walkways at least weekly during the growing season.
- Stock brochure racks as necessary at the beginning of each shift.
- Immediately report vandalism, theft, accidents, and other incidents to the Supervisor, agency on-call person, and appropriate law enforcement authorities.
- Follow safety, health, and sanitation procedures; immediately report unsafe practices to the Supervisor and Director of Protection from Harm; and use required safety equipment.
- During third shift, remain as visible as possible after dark to deter vandalism, theft, and accidents; when not cleaning, stay at the location designated by TDOT. All attendants must take measures to deter such incidents regardless of shift.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Rest Area Supervisor.
Benefits
- PTO eligibility after 40 hours.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Long-term disability coverage.
- 70% paid health insurance.
- Paid holidays.
- Other benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
