PRN Rest Area Attendant

Easter Seals Tennessee Inc • Jefferson City, TN

2d

About The Position

The Rest Area Attendant performs contract requirements within state time frames and helps ensure rest areas meet or exceed TDOT standards. The role includes cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, the foyer and reception area, storage areas, floors, doors, water fountains, windows, light fixtures, door mats, picnic tables, and pavilions; replenishing supplies and brochures; collecting trash; and maintaining parking lots, walkways, grounds, landscaping, and flower beds. Attendants complete required paperwork and quality-control checklists, report repairs and incidents, follow safety and sanitation procedures, and take measures to discourage vandalism, theft, and accidents. Third-shift attendants remain visible after dark and limit duties to the general building area. Attendants also attend required training and meetings, comply with organizational policies and contract requirements, and perform other duties assigned by the Rest Area Supervisor.

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 is 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 required in-service training sessions, meetings, and out-of-town activities.
• Promote a positive work environment by treating staff and visitors with courtesy and respect.
• Keep restrooms clean and sanitary, replenishing supplies and cleaning areas as needed during the shift.
• Keep the foyer and reception area clean, attractive, and sanitary; 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; keep walkways clear of snow and ice as required.
• Maintain grounds by raking leaves, mowing grass, weeding beds, watering plants and shrubs, and mulching and maintaining mulched areas.
• Collect trash from receptacles and take it to the garbage bin as necessary.
• Complete the required Quality Control Checklist and perform duties within its stated time frames each shift.
• Clean windows and light fixtures weekly or as necessary.
• Clean floors, doors, and water fountains at least once each shift and clean door mats daily.
• Remove trash, paper, and debris daily from grounds and parking lots up to the edge of paved shoulders, including interstate shoulders and exit and entrance ramps.
• 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 specified safety equipment.
• Third-shift attendants must remain as visible as possible after dark, limit duties to the general building area, and be stationed where TDOT designates when not actively cleaning.
• Take measures to curb vandalism, theft, and accidents regardless of shift.
• Perform other duties 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED