Contingent Park Maintenance Worker - Dog Park Attendant - Recreation Parks
Contingent Park Maintenance Worker - Dog Park Attendant - Recreation Parks
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Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTION
BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
Nonand semiskilled work involving the primary responsibility of a Dog Park Attendant is to ensure permit compliance at the offleash Dog Park and to ensure patrons are aware of and complying with Dog Park rules. Performs laborlevel operations service work under regular supervision from a technical supervisor.
DUTIES:
Duties include but are not limited to the following:- Monitor patrons entering the park and ask to see annual Dog Park permit tag for each dog.
- Ensure that guests who do not have an annual Dog Park permit purchase a daily guest pass and that the dog has proper identification tags (county license and rabies) prior to entering the park.
- Allow only children over age twelve inside the offleash area.
- Ensure dogs remain on leashes in the parking lot area and until they are inside the Dog Park gates.
- Provide general information to new patrons (inclement weather line small dog area purpose etc.
- General maintenance duties include picking up loose trash and emptying trash cans.
- Refill mutt mitts.
- Ensure patrons clean up after their pets.
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.
The employee is required to stoop kneel crouch and occasionally crawl. The employee will use his hands to hold hand tools and power tools. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is regularly required to sit reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee must be able to talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to focus.
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.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals extreme cold extreme heat risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be 18 years of age and possess good communication skills. Must be able to approach patrons with confidence and maintain a positive friendly manner. Read and follow written directions. Be able to work independently on all shifts. Operate a motor vehicle safely. Ability to deal with difficult individuals. Capable of using a twoway radio and phone (voice mail). Requires a Class C drivers license. Ability to communicate with public safety officials in emergency and nonemergency situations and communicate with park officials. Complete detailed reports. Ability to manage numerous activities within a park site(s). Possess and provide proof of a valid Maryland Drivers License (Class C with less than two points within previous two years). Criminal background check and preemployment physical required.
EXPERIENCE:
Have a basic understanding of park operations and one year experience working with the public.
EDUCATION:
Must be 18 years or older and possess a High School Diploma or GED.
RATE OF PAY:
ContingentService Maintenance
$19.00 $21.00 per hour
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
TO APPLY:You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.
Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening background screening and reference checks.
At time of application please submit a copy of any college degree coursework licenses or certifications that you have referenced on your who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Howard Countyis an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity equity and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion age sex ancestry creed national origin disability status genetics marital statusmilitary service sexual orientation gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at .Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.
Employment Type
Gig
