PT Weekend Day Rest Area Attendant

Easter Seals TN • Jasper, TN

1d • Onsite

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 includes maintaining clean, sanitary and orderly buildings and grounds; completing quality-control checklists and paperwork; restocking supplies and brochures; reporting repairs and incidents; and following safety, health, sanitation, confidentiality, and other applicable policies. Attendants also help prevent vandalism, theft, and accidents 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 duties.

Nice To Haves

• Previous maintenance experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Complete necessary paperwork accurately and on time.
• Follow Easter Seals policies and procedures, the Employee Handbook, TDOT quality standards, HIPAA, Title VI, confidentiality requirements, and all aspects of the TDOT contract.
• Attend required in-service training sessions, meetings, and out-of-town activities.
• Treat staff and visitors courteously and respectfully, supporting a positive work environment.
• Keep restrooms clean and sanitary, replenishing supplies and cleaning areas as needed during the shift.
• Maintain a clean, attractive, and sanitary foyer and reception area; 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 per shift; keep walkways free of snow and ice as required.
• Maintain grounds by raking leaves, mowing grass, weeding beds, watering plants and shrubs, and maintaining mulch.
• Collect trash from receptacles and take it to the garbage bin as necessary.
• Complete the required Quality Control Checklist and perform duties within the listed time frames each shift.
• Clean windows and light fixtures at least weekly or as needed.
• Clean floors, doors, and water fountains at least once per shift; clean door mats daily.
• Remove trash, paper, and debris from grounds and parking lots, including paved shoulders and interstate entrance and exit 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 needed 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 and immediately report unsafe practices to the Supervisor and the Director of Protection from Harm; use specified safety equipment.
• All attendants must take measures to curb vandalism, theft, and accidents. Third-shift attendants must remain visible after dark and limit duties to the general building area; when not cleaning, they must be stationed at the area designated by TDOT.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Rest Area Supervisor.

Benefits

• 40 hours eligible for PTO.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Health insurance with 70% paid by the employer.
• Paid holidays.
• Other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED