Park Ranger (Seasonal)

City of Orlando; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Orlando is seeking a Part-Time Parks Attendant to monitor activity in City parks, provide basic visitor information, and help enforce park rules. The role involves outdoor work, walking and patrolling in varied weather, and a visible presence to support safety and cleanliness.

Under supervision of the Signature Parks and Events Program Manager and Parks Operations Supervisor, you will document findings, prepare daily reports, and rotate shifts to cover all parks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate and two (2) years' experience in public contact work, preferably involving security required, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid Florida Driver's License required.
• Experience for Degree Equivalents: Two (2) years for an associate degree; Four (4) years for a bachelor's degree; Six (6) years for a master's degree; Nine (9) years for a doctoral degree.

Responsibilities

• Performs responsible public contact work by monitoring activity within City of Orlando parks and ensuring compliance with park rules and regulations.
• Provides basic information to visitors and tourists, while maintaining a visible presence to support safety and cleanliness.
• Patrols park areas on foot, bicycle, or by vehicle to observe conditions, identify potential hazards, and help deter vandalism or misconduct.
• Documents findings and prepares daily reports on park attendance, incidents, accidents, injuries, and needed repairs.
• Works primarily outdoors and requires frequent walking and patrolling in various weather conditions, including exposure to heat, rain, and insects.
• Works rotating shifts with varied days off to ensure coverage across all parks.

Skills

Public contact

Public safety

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Salary: $17.00 hourly

Responsibilities

• Performs responsible public contact work by monitoring activity within City of Orlando parks and ensuring compliance with park rules and regulations.
• Provides basic information to visitors and tourists, while maintaining a visible presence to support safety and cleanliness.
• Patrols park areas on foot, bicycle, or by vehicle to observe conditions, identify potential hazards, and help deter vandalism or misconduct.
• Documents findings and prepares daily reports on park attendance, incidents, accidents, injuries, and needed repairs.
• Works primarily outdoors and requires frequent walking and patrolling in various weather conditions, including exposure to heat, rain, and insects.
• Works rotating shifts with varied days off to ensure coverage across all parks.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Signature Parks and Events Program Manager and the Parks Operations Supervisor.

THIS IS A PART_TIME_POSITION WITH NO GUARANTEE OF A CERTAIN NUMBER OF HOURS AND NO BENEFITS. THIS POSITION INVOLVES WORKING ON A TEMP/SEASONAL CONTRACT WHICH CAN BE RENEWED ANNUALLY BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND BUSINESS NEEED.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate and two (2) years' experience in public contact work, preferably involving security required, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid Florida Driver's License required.

If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:

Experience for Degree Equivalents

• Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree
• Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree
• Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree
• Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree

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