Park Aide

The County of Galveston; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Galveston is seeking a Parks Attendant to assist park patrons with reservations, maintain park facilities, and ensure cleanliness of outdoor and indoor spaces. This entry-level role requires a high school diploma or GED; no prior experience is required.

Work includes outdoor duties in various weather, cleaning restrooms, collecting trash, and supporting event check-in and check-out processes at facilities.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Picks up trash and empty trash barrels.
• Ensures outdoor rental facilities are clean and ready to go.
• Assists Park patrons with reservations.
• Responsible for check-in and check-out of renters at indoor facilities.
• Cleans and maintains park restrooms.
• Picks up trash; empties trash barrels; cleans grills and tables.
• Cleans playground areas.
• Sweeps and mops floors.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Reservation coordination

Cleaning & maintenance

Customer service

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

General Description

The purpose of this class is to assist park patrons with reservations and maintenance of the park and facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Picks up trash and empty trash barrels.
• Ensures outdoor rental facilities are clean and ready to go.
• Assists Park patrons with reservations.
• Responsible for check-in and check-out of renters at indoor facilities.
• Cleans and maintains park restrooms.
• Picks up trash; empties trash barrels; cleans grills and tables.
• Cleans playground areas.
• Sweeps and mops floors.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent. No experience required.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. The work is typically performed sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects. The work is typically performed outdoors in cold and/or inclement weather.

Emergency Preparedness Tier Level

4

Special Certifications and Licenses

None.

Department

Parks & Cultural Services

Salary

$26, 813.00 Annually

The County of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Human Resources.

Our mission is to be an Employer of Choice in Galveston County. The Galveston County Human Resources Department will operate at a level of excellence in every endeavor. We will provide outstanding customer service, practice best-practices both strategically and tactically in Human Resources processes and guidance, and perform our responsibilities with transparency, trust, integrity, efficiency and accountability.

The County of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.