(Part-Time) Toll Attendant

Huron-Clinton Metroparks•Shelby Charter Township, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Work activities in this position primarily involve the operation and maintenance of the toll booth and assisting in park operations as time permits. The role requires availability during holidays, evenings, and weekends, with shift times varying between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. The position offers a pay rate of $16.17 per hour, with up to 1,500 hours per year. Eligible part-time employees can receive a retention bonus of up to $5.75 per hour for hours worked between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age as of the date you'd begin working.
Ability to positively interact with co-workers, supervisors, and park visitors.
Ability to distinguish letters and symbols.
Ability to perform cash and credit transactions quickly and accurately.
Ability to work varied hours depending upon park demands.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to load, unload and move materials from one location to another.

Nice To Haves

Knowledgeable about park rules, regulations, and policies and information regarding facilities.

Responsibilities

Verifies permits and change fund in the morning.
Scan annual permit holder passes as they enter the park.
Ask park patron for Zip Code data for each annual and daily permit sold.
Collects permit fees from vehicles entering the park.
Utilizes the point of sale system to make all transactions.
Keeps sufficient supply of permits and change on hand and request partial pick-up as needed.
Maintains sufficient supply of park maps and other brochures.
Disseminates information to park visitors.
Familiar with current and future special events that may be going on in park and other parks.
Assists park operations as time allows.
Maintains a clean and well-organized toll booth.
Ability to stand and/or sit for several hours in a work area subject to varying weather conditions.