Park Aide (Part Time)*

City of Henderson; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Henderson is seeking a Park Aide (Part-Time) to assist with the routine ground and custodial care of City parks, facilities, and recreation areas under general supervision. This at-will, part-time position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a Nevada or border-state driver’s license.

Work schedule is Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday from 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., not to exceed 19 hours per week; may require holiday work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months of full-time equivalent experience performing general maintenance work.
• An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered.
• Possess and maintain a valid Nevada or 'border state' driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, performs unskilled work in the routine ground and custodial care and maintenance of City parks, facilities, athletic venues, grounds, and other landscaped and recreation areas; and performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

General maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

*This is an open and continuous recruitment which will remain open and close without notice once a sufficient pool of highly-qualified candidates has been created.

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create a consideration for hire list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Park Aide (Part-Time) in the Department of Parks and Recreation. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under general supervision, performs unskilled work in the routine ground and custodial care and maintenance of City parks, facilities, athletic venues, grounds, and other landscaped and recreation areas; and performs related duties as assigned.

• This is a part-time (non-PERS eligible), at-will position
• This position does not qualify for employer-paid benefits, paid time off, wage increases, or union representation
• This position requires enrollment in the City's Alternate Retirement System (ARS)
• Work schedule is Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday from 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. not to exceed 19 hours a week
• This position may be required to work holidays

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Six (6) months of full-time equivalent experience performing general maintenance work
• Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered
• Possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION

• 1) Completed Employment Application

ASSESSMENT DATES

Selection Interview - Dates to be determined; will be held on a Thursday (Best-Qualified Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS

If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above. The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.