Parks and Recreation Attendant

POSITION TITLE:              Parks and Recreation Attendant

REPORTS TO:                     Parks and Recreation Coordinator

EFFECTIVE DATE:            April 9, 2020

JOB CLASS CODE:             Seasonal/Temporary (Non-Exempt)

JOB SUMMARY

The City of Marquette is accepting applications for seasonal employment as Park & Recreation Attendants to staff City-owned parks and recreational facilities.  This position serves as a greeter, providing information, building security, and performing light maintenance and cleaning of the parks and facilities. Assist with setup, takedown, and operations during events.  EOE

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any of the following:

• Represent the City of Marquette by greeting visitors to the pavilion and Presque Isle Park, educating them on the park’s facilities, features, and policies, and distributing tourist information on area destinations and attractions. Work to ensure a safe and enjoyable park experience.
• Monitor usage of baseball and soccer fields through daily field visits.
• Communicate with users of the fields to ensure scheduled times are being followed and reported.
• Monitor and assist with special event operations at Lakeview Arena and City parks.
• Ensure public relations are handled in a courteous and professional manner, both by oneself and other employees.
• Host special City events open to the public, including decorating, serving refreshments, and directing the order of events. Arrange furniture for City events only.
• Conduct such surveys and data collection on public use of the pavilion as the City deems appropriate.
• Perform light building maintenance tasks such as dusting, window cleaning, washing interior surfaces, cleaning furniture, cleaning kitchen appliances and barbecue, sweeping and mopping floors, and cleaning public restrooms.
• Maintain building grounds and surrounding picnic area by picking up litter, raking, shoveling, spreading ice control materials, mowing grass, watering and weeding planting beds, and similar tasks.
• Report accidents, emergencies, scheduling problems, and building repair and maintenance needs to the appropriate City staff person.
• Exercise proper safety precautions in the performance of work, including use of appropriate personal protective equipment, machine guards, and safe work procedures.
• Operate City equipment in a safe, courteous manner using sound judgment at all times.
• Keep daily assigned equipment clean and organized.
• Work hours and assignments may vary and will include some weekend shifts.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Performs other related functions as assigned.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

• Lawn mowers; both push mowers and riding mowers.
• Rakes, shovels and other hand tools used for lawn work.
• Power tools for yard work including weed whip, leaf vac and blower, sod cutter, power edger, garden tiller and turf boom.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must maintain satisfactory working relationships with public officials, user groups, the general public and other City employees.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends and holidays.
• A valid Michigan driver’s license and good driving record.
• Knowledge of safe work practices and materials used.
• Knowledge and ability to operate a variety of hand tools and power equipment used in landscape maintenance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to communicate orally in a clear manner.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of climate and weather conditions. Ability to withstand temperature changes in the work environment.
• Physical strength and dexterity to perform work involving lifting and carrying moderately heavy objects.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds maximum with assistance of another person, and frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Frequent bending, squatting, twisting climbing and reaching.
• Occasional sitting and driving.
• Ability to distinguish various sounds and people or objects at varied distances.

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive.  It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of the job.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated on this job description.