Rest Area Lead Worker

Do you enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside? This position is a great opportunity for anyone looking for part time employment. Come to work in a beautiful park-like setting. Greet the friendly travelers who stop in every day. Clean and maintain the Rest Area. Work at your own pace. This might be a great fit for you if you have limited hours, are semi-retired, have a disability, have limited or no work experience, gaps in your employment history, or looking to gain new skills.

Position Objective:

Responsible for the general cleaning and grounds maintenance at the roadside Rest Area during the assigned shift ensuring a safe environment and quality standards. Will work alone or supervise one to two Caretakers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Safety and well-being of caretakers, clients and the general public who utilize the facilities.
• Ensures the Rest Area is clean and safe in accordance with policy and contract, report shift concerns to Superintendent.
• Responsible for daily quality control checks and accuracy of shift attendance records.
• Responsible to provide guidance and instruction to caretaker on duty.
• Report building maintenance concerns to Superintendent (i.e. plumbing, heating, cooling, etc.)
• Assists Superintendent by ensuring adequate staffing is present to meet the needs of the Rest Area, reporting concerns to Superintendent. Assists with timely and accurate submission of the sign in sheets.
• Ensure Caretakers adhere to dress / uniform standards and are equipped with proper PPE.
• Assist Superintendent by maintaining accurate and complete usage logs, control efficient flow of material and supplies, protect inventory and other assets against theft.
• Provide Caretakers with supply and equipment needs to complete their work properly and ensure safety policies are followed.
• Assist Superintendent by maintaining equipment according to manufacturer specifications and for reporting equipment malfunction or concerns to superintendent.
• Will complete accident investigation forms, special incident forms and other communications necessary for reporting shift activity to Superintendent.
• Assist with training new employees and client’s procedures they will need to be aware of while working at the Rest Areas.
• Assist with maintenance of SDS files and employee training on use of SDS binder.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Prior supervisory experience in similar work or manufacturing environment helpful.
• Effective communication skills.
• Able to work with and manage a diverse workforce, will work with personnel with disabilities and other special needs.
• Must be able to work alone.
• Must be able to operate lawn care and snow removal equipment.

Education:

High School or GED

Competencies:

• As a team member, the ability and desire to work cooperatively with others on a team; as a team leader, the ability to demonstrate interest, skill, and success in getting groups to learn to work together.
• Ability to delegate responsibility and to work with other and coach them to develop their capabilities.
• Ability to take responsibility for one’s own or one’s employees’ performance, by setting clear goals and expectations, tracking progress against the goals, ensuring feedback, and addressing performance problems and issues promptly.
• Ability to ensure that information is passed on to others who should be kept informed.
• Ability to express oneself clearly in conversations and interactions with others.
• Ability to gain other’s support for ideas, proposals, projects, and solutions.
• Identifying what need to be done and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires it.
• Ensure that one’s own and others’ work and information are complete and accurate.

Physical Demands:

Requires prolonged periods of standing and frequent overhead reaching, pushing and pulling bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping, handling objects with use of both hands. Employee is required to use hands and fingers to handle objects, tools or controls. Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently and job requires moderate to intense physical labor. Important sensory sills are sight, hearing, speech and ability to communicate effectively. Employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, crouch or crawl.

Work Environment:

Usually fast paced with frequent interruptions. Involves exposure to various elements including extreme heat, extreme cold, allergens, chemicals, odors and other irritants generated by cleaning and lawn care and snow removal duties. May be using power tools and be exposed to noise. Exposure to regular instances of critical or unusual situations. Dress code and grooming requirements.

Must work non-traditional hours i.e. nights, weekends and holidays. May work various shifts; day, evenings or midnights. May be required to work alone. May be asked to work at various job sites throughout Ashtabula and Lake counties.