Park Attendant I

Washington County; Town of Vermont (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County is seeking a security watchman to patrol park grounds, buildings and parking areas, ensuring doors, gates and safety systems are secure. You will respond to irregularities, direct traffic during events and report incidents to supervisors, while maintaining daily cleaning of restrooms and pavilions.

A valid driver’s license is required, with possible substitution by related training or experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required or equivalent training.
• Prior security guard or watchman experience is desirable.
• Comparable training and experience may substitute minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Regular inspections of park buildings, grounds and parking areas.
• Clean pavilions and restrooms daily and report irregularities.
• Patrol parking lots to deter unauthorized access and contact authorities as needed.
• Open/lock gates to prevent unauthorized entry.
• Direct traffic and parking during events.
• Answer questions from park users and guide to events.
• Check safety systems and ensure facilities are secure.
• Record incidents and report to supervisor, perform related work.

Skills

Vigilance

Communication

Weather adaptability

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsible for making regular inspections of park buildings, grounds and parking lots and reporting any irregularities to the proper authorities and keeping restrooms and pavilions clean.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

• Makes regular rounds through park grounds and inside/outside of buildings to watch for fires, water leaks, lighting deficiencies, prowlers or any other irregularities.
• Cleans pavilions and restrooms on a daily basis.
• Patrols parking lots and other specifically designated ground areas to assure that unauthorized vehicles or persons are not located present and contact law enforcement authorities.
• Opens and lock gates to assure that unauthorized persons do not enter park property.
• Directs traffic and controls parking during scheduled events when necessary.
• Answers questions from park users and directs public to special events.
• Checks fire alarm system, play area and related park equipment, windows and doors of restrooms and other park facilities to assure they are locked or in operating order.
• Records any unusual incident or accident incident and reports such incidents to supervisor.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to quickly gain working knowledge of the physical characteristics of the park grounds and facilities; as well as all rules, regulations and procedures involved.
• Ability to exercise alertness and judgment as necessary.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to interpret and follow oral and written instructions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience as a security guard or watchman desirable.

A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier and fax machine. Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, and handling, pushing, and pulling.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks. Applicant must be legally authorized to work in the United States and willing to provide unexpired USCIS

Form I-9 employment eligibility verification documentation upon request.

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals requiring special accommodations or assistance are requested to contact the Human Resources Department at 240-313-2350, Voice or TDD (D/HH use 711) M/F/H/V.

DEADLINE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS WITH HUMAN RESOURCES:

WASHINGTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

100 W. WASHINGTON ST., Room 2300, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740-4735

Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Call 7-1-1 for MD Relay

Web Site:www.washco-md.net

Job Line: (240)-313-2360

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic or veteran status, sexual orientation, or disability

For more information contact:
WASHINGTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
100 W. WASHINGTON ST., Room 2300
HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740-4735
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Call 7-1-1 for MD Relay