Facility Attendant Park/Building Attendant (Temp/PT/Retirement)

BUDGETED SALARY: $15.00/HOURLY

Essential Duties:

(The following examples illustrate the work performed in the positions in the class. Positions may require some or all of these examples depending on the organization of work within the department. The list is not inclusive. A position may require duties not listed, if necessary, to accomplish the work of the department.)

BUILDING ATTENDANT:

• Keeps buildings and premises in a clean and neat condition. Including cleaning of bathrooms and trash removal.

• May answer the telephone, provide information to the public, assist the public with concerns or refer them to appropriate individuals or take messages, monitor, greet, and direct the public.

• May relocate groups in the building for meetings, classes, activities, etc.

• Opens and secures buildings/grounds; notifies police when necessary.

• Instructs users on the safe and proper utilization of the facility.

• Moves furniture and other medium to heavy objects as necessary.

• Removes snow, ice, and debris from outside steps and walkways, spreads salt as needed, and general lawn care and
  landscaping, including weeding, raking, and trimming.

• Depending on the facility one is assigned incumbent may be required to handle cash receipts, operate a computer,
  and manage a concession stand.

• Able to work alone or with minimal supervision.

• Makes emergency calls related to the facility or calls 911, if necessary.

• Communicates to the Recreation Specialist any safety concerns, vandalism, injuries, etc. that occur/are noticed during work hours.

• Other duties as assigned.

PARK ATTENDANT:

• Maintains a positive and inviting disposition to assure the most positive reflection of the Parks and Harford County Government.
• Handles all inquiries; provides information to the public regarding pavilion rentals; assists the public with concerns, refers them to the appropriate individual or takes messages: monitors, greets, and directs the public.
• Advises park users on safe use of the facility and enforces posted park/department rules.
• Keeps buildings and park premises in a clean and neat condition, including cleaning of pavilions, restrooms, pa rk office and amenities, and trash removal.
• General lawn care and landscaping including weeding, raking, and trimming.
• Work independently, with minimal supervision.
• May oversee volunteer groups.
• Operation of a utility vehicle/pick-up truck, and small engine tools (string trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, etc.).
• Secures the building and grounds; notifies the Sheriff's Department and Emergency Services when necessary.
• Communicates to the Recreation Specialist any safety concerns, vandalism, injuries, etc. that occur.
• This position requires heavy manual labor at times; and the ability to lift medium to heavy objects, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and climb.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Examples of Duties:

• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment

• Ability to safely use power tools and equipment

• Ability to deal with the public cooperatively and courteously

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees

• Ability to do minor building maintenance and trash pick-up

• Ability to understand and follow instructions

• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, climb and reach

• Ability to lift medium to heavy objects

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to keep simple records and files

• Ability to read, interpret, and enforce facility/department rules

• May also need to know how to operate a computer and handle cash receipts

• May also need to operate a golf cart and/or John Deer Gator
  

Education:
Possession of a high school diploma, vocational-technical school, or GED certificate.
 
Years of Experience: 

None

Years of Supervisory Experience:

None

License:

A valid Class "C" non-commercial driver's license with no more than three (3) points. Please be advised that this position requires a valid driver's license. Your application will not be considered if you fail to include the full driver's license number on the electronic application.

Safety:
Must comply with all Federal (OSHA), State of Maryland (MOSH), safety regulations, and applicable Harford County safety