Park Patrol

JOB DESCRIPTION: Park Patrol

EXEMPT: No

COMPENSATION CLASS: Seasonal

DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation

REPORTS TO: Recreation Supervisor

SUMMARY: Working under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor, Park Patrol is responsible for monitoring and maintaining Lincolnwood parks. Park Patrol will be subject to evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Monitors Proesel Park and 12 satellite parks, identify potential issues, and enforce all park rules
• Monitor tent and shelter rentals and ensure proper permits have been issued
• Monitor fields and courts for proper usage
• Enforce park rules and ordinances, including no dogs allowed in the parks
• Address and resolve conflicts between user groups
• Open and close park restrooms and shelter
• Complete daily park reports
• Complete weekly playground inspection report
• Complete park incident reports and submit to Parks and Recreation office
• Provide set up, break down, and support as needed for all Parks and Recreation events
• Submit requests for work orders as necessary
• Daily check-in and check-out with Lincolnwood Police Department
• Drag and line softball and baseball fields for weekend games/practices
• Prepare fields for private rentals
• Serve as on-site softball league supervisor
• Rake kickouts under swings and surface under playground equipment at park playgrounds
• Collect trash and empty trash cans in park
• Perform visual check of parks and playgrounds for maintenance needs
• Restock park restrooms with toilet paper and hand towels
• Clean park restrooms
• Immediately report any vandalism to Lincolnwood Police Department and the Recreation Supervisor
• Comply with all Village Policies, Protocols, and Procedures
• Provide assistance, information, and direction to the general public
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Proficient with email communication.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to compose and prepare reports and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money, weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITIES:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to work with children and adults
• Ability to prioritize duties and complete tasks within allotted hours
• Understanding of the principles, practices, and objectives of Parks and Recreation administration and recreation programming
• Capacity to troubleshoot, problem solve, and use good judgment
• Ability to deal with the public tactfully and courteously

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is often required to walk, run, sit, stand, reach with hand and arms, talk, and hear. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment varies between moderate and high. Frequent exposure to natural and seasonal weather conditions as well as insects while supervising employees and completing job duties.

SAFETY:

All employees are expected, as a condition of employment, to adopt the concept that the safe way to perform a task is the most efficient and the only acceptable way to perform it. Safety adherence of performance will be considered an important measure of employee performance evaluation. As such, the employee must:

• Comply with established safe work rules and the special instructions of the supervisor
• Report all accidents and injuries immediately and cooperate in all accident and injury investigations, supplying supervisors with full and complete information
• Submit recommendations for safety and efficiency, as well as report defective equipment and unsafe conditions
• Know their exact duties in case of fire or catastrophe
• Use safety equipment provided for personal use in performing daily work assignments
• Only operate equipment trained and authorized to operate
• Provide public protection from unsafe conditions and hazards resulting from municipal work operations
• Participate in special safety activities, as designated, such as Safety Committees, Job Safety Analysis, special training, etc