Limited Service Park Attendant

Are you interested in doing meaningful work that will significantly impact the community? If so, we invite you to apply to join Knightdale's Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Programs department. This department serves Knightdale's citizens by providing high quality recreational and leisure events and activities throughout the year. We are seeking highly motivated individuals responsible for maintenance and security of Knightdale Station Park and Harper Park grounds. If this describes you, we encourage you to read the detailed job description below and apply for our available Park Attendant position.

Under limited supervision, is responsible for maintenance and security of Knightdale Station Park and Harper Park grounds including, but not limited to, playgrounds, picnic shelters, athletic fields, greenways and walking trails, amphitheater area, and restrooms.

• Assisting with opening, setting up, breaking down, and closing of park events, festivals, tournaments, and rentals. This includes but is not limited to:
  • locking and unlocking facilities;
  • being on site to assist with preparing grounds for vendors and guest arrival;
  • assisting with check-in and check-out processes;
  • setting up chairs, tables, and materials;
  • checking and cleaning restrooms; and,
  • picking up trash and emptying trash receptacles
• Patrolling park grounds on a scheduled basis using a Town-owned vehicle to ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Answering inquiries and providing general information to the public in a timely manner.
• Informing park visitors of non-compliance with policies and procedures and notifying local law enforcement if necessary to ensure visitor safety.
• Maintaining a clean and organized workspace and accurate record(s) of work activities.
• Other duties as assigned by the Recreation Supervisor.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED: Town-owned vehicles including a car, pick-up truck, Utility Task Vehicle (UTV), and bicycle.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:This position reports directly to the Recreation Program Supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operations functions of fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform active work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds of force frequently, and 10 pounds of force constantly.
• Must possess visual acuity to operate mobile equipment and technology and to perform visual inspections.
• Employee exposed to inside and outside environment conditions, both hot and cold weather.

JOB CONTEXT: This position works a schedule determined by the Recreation Supervisor and is classified as limited service. Limited service employees work less than 1,000 hours per year. Hours will vary based on the number of planned events and times for which they are scheduled. Work may be required for holiday and emergency events. The stress level of this job is low to moderate.

The working hours for this position are:

EXPERIENCE: Experience in general maintenance, custodial, and/or security functions, or customer service is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of the methods and techniques of unskilled building and grounds maintenance and security.
• Working knowledge of hazards involved and safety precautions necessary in the performance of duties.
• Ability to safely operate motorized and non-motorized vehicles.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and projects and to take initiative to complete tasks and projects in a timely manner.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with the Recreation Supervisor, co-workers, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare written reports and records.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possession of a valid driver's license required.
• CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire, required.

New employees of the Town of Knightdale are required to receive their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine prior to their first day of employment and must receive their second vaccine dose (if completing a two-shot series) within the time frame prescribed by the manufacturer. Proof of such must be submitted to HR and will be confidential.

The Town of Knightdale is an equal opportunity employer.

Employment Type: Limited Service