Facility Attendant

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Facility Attendant

GRADE: 9.0 (Intermittent, Part-Time) this is an intermittent part-time hourly position. Work will include extended hours and/or an irregular work schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

STATUS: Regular. Employee does not regularly supervise other personnel. Non-exempt.

REPORTS TO: Park Manager, or as assigned

GENERAL DUTIES: Under the supervision of the Park Manager or his/her designee performs a variety of general-purpose duties and manual labor tasks related to the upkeep and improvement of park grounds, buildings, facilities, for special events/tournaments such as field layout, cleaning restrooms, empting trash receptacles, traffic and parking support, etc., and provides park information to park visitors.

 

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES*:

1. Maintenance duties may include, but are not limited to: litter pick up, cleaning and maintenance of park facilities and public areas, assisting with parking and crowd control for special events/tournaments and programs.

2. Prepares and maintains park exterior and interior facilities for use by performing duties such as cleaning, painting and routine maintenance of reservable areas, recreational equipment, shelters, and park grounds adjacent to reservable spaces, common areas, storage rooms, kitchen areas and restrooms.

3. Uses and maintains wrenches, pruners, trimmers, brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners, blowers, brushes, rollers, shovels, rakes, hammers and other common hand tools.

4. Operates licensed and non-licensed motor vehicles, APVs, snow plows, tractors, mowers, brush hogs, loaders and other equipment.

5. Meets and deals with the public in a professional, helpful and pleasant manner. Acts as a good-will ambassador for the MetroParks at all times. Maintains a professional, cooperative working relationship with other staff members.

6. Follows Board policies in Personnel Policy Manual.

7. Maintains confidentiality on sensitive issues and nonpublic records.

8. May be assigned to alternate locations throughout the employment period.

9. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS**:

1. High school diploma or GED; minimum of 18 years of age at the time of employment is required for this position.

2. Previous grounds and building maintenance experience is preferred for this position or experience in a related field.

3. The ability to perform the tasks required of this position and having the ability to effectively, efficiently, and safely complete assigned tasks in a timely manner is required for this position.

4. General good health and ability to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear. The employee will regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

5. Ability to work in all outside weather conditions; wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold (below 32 F degrees) and extreme heat (above 90 F degrees). Ability to work around various outdoor contaminants and airborne and plant allergens. Some work assignments and tasks will require exposure to and work in inclement weather conditions.

6. Ability to deal tactfully with the general public and co-workers as well as the ability to communicate effectively with fellow employees and the visiting public;

7. Ability to work a flexible, intermittent schedule and capability to work independently and take initiative when required are necessary for candidates for employment and employees currently working under the provisions of this position description.

8. Good character with no history of serious criminal activity (felony convictions) is required of all persons who are candidates for employment or employees currently working under the provisions of this position description.

9. A valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record allowing insurability by the park district’s current vehicle insurance carrier under existing coverage provisions at the time of employment and thereafter. Candidates for employment may not have more than 4 total points (or equivalent penalty) issued by a recognized licensing authority for driving-related violations on their driving record at the time of employment.

*The duties and responsibilities listed are not set forth for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work.

**Alternates to the above qualifications may be allowed as approved by the Executive Director.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES*:

1. Maintenance duties may include, but are not limited to: litter pick up, cleaning and maintenance of park facilities and public areas, assisting with parking and crowd control for special events/tournaments and programs.

2. Prepares and maintains park exterior and interior facilities for use by performing duties such as cleaning, painting and routine maintenance of reservable areas, recreational equipment, shelters, and park grounds adjacent to reservable spaces, common areas, storage rooms, kitchen areas and restrooms.

3. Uses and maintains wrenches, pruners, trimmers, brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners, blowers, brushes, rollers, shovels, rakes, hammers and other common hand tools.

4. Operates licensed and non-licensed motor vehicles, APVs, snow plows, tractors, mowers, brush hogs, loaders and other equipment.

5. Meets and deals with the public in a professional, helpful and pleasant manner. Acts as a good-will ambassador for the MetroParks at all times. Maintains a professional, cooperative working relationship with other staff members.

6. Follows Board policies in Personnel Policy Manual.

7. Maintains confidentiality on sensitive issues and nonpublic records.

8. May be assigned to alternate locations throughout the employment period.

9. Other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY

Job Title: Facility Attendant

Date Posted: September 7, 2017

Description: Intermittent, Part-time, - This employee may work an irregular part-time schedule which may include evenings, weekends and holidays on a seasonal basis. Reports to Park Manager or as otherwise assigned. Performs a variety of general-purpose duties and manual labor tasks related to the upkeep and improvement of park grounds, buildings, facilities, for special events/tournaments such as field layout, cleaning restrooms, empting trash receptacles, traffic and parking support, etc., and provides park information to park visitors. For an application and complete job description, please visit our website at www.YourMetroParks.net or contact the Administrative Office at 513-867-5835.

Salary: $8.15 to $11.50 per hour depending on level of experience.

Deliver in person or mail completed application to:

MetroParks of Butler County
2051 Timberman Road
Hamilton, OH 45013
Attn: Amy Pellman

Or email ALL documents to apellman@yourmetroparks.net

Closing Date: 4:00 PM December 15, 2017.
To be considered for the position, a completed application must be received by this date.

MetroParks of Butler County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.