Roaming Beach & Water Quality Attendants

City of Burlington, Vermont • Burlington, VT

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This team will be based out of Oakledge Park and will assume lite maintenance of the park. Opening restrooms in the morning. Closing them at night. While also cleaning them. This team will have to post shelter rentals and clean shelter spaces as needed. This position will roam from beach to beach cleaning up trash and debris from the beach and checking water quality. Candidates will learn the City of Burlington’s water testing process and procedures. Candidates will be responsible for posting and removing beach closed signs as well as testing water for Cyanobacteria. Candidates will be well versed in customer service as they will be out in the public the most doing testing. Shifts will be 8am – 4pm & 1pm – 9pm, 2 people per shift. Union Affiliation: Non-Union Pay Grade: $20.14 - $22.66 Hourly Remote Tier 1: Zero (0) days remote/week

Requirements

• Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• 18 years old and older
• Must have a driver’s license and must be able to pass a motor vehicle check
• Must be willing to work weekends & Holidays
• Must be willing to work outside in all weather
• Must be willing to have fun!

Nice To Haves

• Water quality or environmental science experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Enforce and observe park and City rules.
• Help people understand beach closures and opening procedures.
• cleaning bathrooms, wrapping firewood, & general lawn maintenance.
• Assist beach customers as needed
• Learn to navigate the bike path.
• Do water sampling via kayak or paddleboard.
• Learn about and spot Cyanobacteria.
• Learn and field questions about water quality based on BPRW’ s water testing.
• Learn how to use Abraxis Strip tests and be able to visually identify the different forms of Cyanobacteria.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed