Seasonal Park Ranger

There are job vacancies at the BAY COUNTY PINCONNING PARK.

JOB TITLE: Seasonal Park Ranger

RATE OF PAY: $12.00 per hour (hire); $12.50 per hour (1 year)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Make application online at www.baycounty-mi.gov

JOB POSTING CLOSING DATE: APRIL 15, 2024.

2 Seasonal, non-represented position(s) with no benefits

Approximate employment period: May 1 through mid September

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Senior Park Ranger performs a variety of manual labor tasks that may require considerable physical effort. Incumbents perform a variety of unskilled to semi-skilled tasks to maintain park grounds and facilities in operational condition for use by the general public. Park Ranger will check-in campers, schedule reservations and sell day passes and other general merchandise.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Mows and trims grass, trees and shrubs using various hand tools and riding mowers; seeds and fertilizes grass areas. Removes leaves by raking or riding mower.

2. Checks-in campers, handles camp registrations, sells day-passes and general merchandise, and follows cash handling procedures. Ensures all park rules are followed.

3. Completes detailed cleaning of public areas; cabins, bathhouses, outhouses, and rental facilities. Maintains buildings which include painting, staining and basic repair. Removes litter and debris from facilities and public areas and empties trash containers.

4. Uses general knowledge of basic carpentry, plumbing and electrical maintenance for to assist in maintaining park buildings, grounds, equipment and trail system.

5. Clears boardwalks and pathways from down sticks and branches. Also maintain trail system with weed trimmers and hedge trimmers.

6. Direct and supervise volunteer staff and community service workers when Senior Ranger is not present.

7. Consistent and punctual attendance is an essential function.

8. Any other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be 18 years of age or older. Must be able to pass a drug and background check. Must be a self-starter and a team player. Must be able to follow directions. Must have experience in customer service and work well with general public. Must possess a valid Michigan driver’s license and have a good driving record. Must have ability to perform heavy labor. Must have basic computer skills. Must be able to work independently and work weekends and holidays. Applicants may be required to take written and/or other examinations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires sitting, being mobile, bending and/or standing for significant periods of time. Additional requirements include the ability to move objects according to the following weight & frequency: Generally, up to 50 pounds of force up to 1/3 of the time.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

“Bay County is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Bay County and its departments to pursue equal employment opportunity regardless of height, weight, political or religious affiliations, race, color, sex, disability, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or other protected classification set forth by law in our relationship with applicants for employment, employees of the department, and the public.”

F.L.S.A.: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $12.00 - $12.25 per hour

Work Location: In person