Park Service Aide

Village of Pinecrest; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Village of Pinecrest is seeking a part-time custodian and facility support to perform maintenance and custodial duties across park facilities, ensuring safety and high-quality service during community programs.

You will greet visitors, handle concessions and admissions, assist with room rentals and event setups, and support theater productions as needed. The role requires physical stamina, reliability, and a willingness to work varied hours, including weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• Experience in recreational programs and events.
• Knowledge of safety rules and enforcement.
• Ability to communicate with the public.
• Willingness to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Ability to obtain CPR/AED certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain park facilities with cleaning and upkeep tasks.
• Provide customer service to the public by phone and in person.
• Monitor facilities for safety and report hazards.
• Operate concession and cashier duties.
• Assist with coordinating recreational activities and events.
• Perform production support for performances and theater setup.
• Enforce department safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Spanish language

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Multitasking

Driving license

Education

Camp counselor experience

Aquatic facility operator

Food handling certification

Job description

General Purpose

Performs maintenance and custodial duties of park facilities. Responsible for the safety and supervision of participants in Village coordinated functions and enforcement of all park rules and regulations.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintains assigned park facility by performing general maintenance and clean up duties, such as, the emptying of trash, sweeping, mopping and vacuuming, wiping down tables and chairs and other furnishings, replenishing toilet paper and hand towels, raking leaves, cleaning concession area, petting zoo area, parking lots, restrooms, and ball fields.
• Performs manual work in semi-skilled jobs involving maintenance, repair of buildings and grounds and minor construction, including pressure cleaning, graffiti removal, painting and other related tasks.
• Provides courteous, prompt and knowledgeable customer service to the public in person and on the telephone by providing general information regarding programs and events, facility rentals and memberships; greets visitors in a friendly and sincere manner.
• Monitors assigned park facility and assists in park inspections to ensure the safety of the public and park facilities; advises supervisor of safety hazards and non-routine repairs as needed.
• Performs concession and cashier duties involving the sale of retail products conducting cash and credit card transactions.
• Performs admission booth duties selling admission tickets and collecting payments.
• Assists with the coordination of recreational activities, including setting up and cleaning of rooms for recreational activities and party rentals.
• Performs production assistance during performances.
• Assists in assembling and building of theater scenery.
• Enforces safety and other department rules and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education And Experience

Specialized training and experience as a camp counselor, aquatic facility operator or food handling certification is highly desired.

Additional Qualifications

• Must possess excellent customer service skills and be able to establish good customer relations. Must have an ability to deal with people effectively, courteously and enthusiastically.
• Must be knowledgeable of the materials, methods and equipment typically used in recreational work and clean up duties.
• Must have knowledge of basic rules of safety and ability to enforce applicable rules and regulations.
• Must have the physical strength and agility to perform assigned tasks, which include, but are not limited to, bending, twisting, walking, climbing, reaching, lifting and carrying.
• Must maintain high ethical, honesty and moral standards.
• Must maintain high ethical, honesty and moral standards.
• Must be able to fluently speak, hear, read and write in the English language. Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus.
• Must be a non-smoker.
• Applicants must complete all requirements established by the Village of Pinecrest for employment. This may include, but not limited to, a written examination, typing test, psychological screening to determine suitability for position, polygraph examination, comprehensive background investigation, and a job-related medical examination including a drug/alcohol screening test.
• The minimum qualifications may be waived by the Village Manager.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to learn to operate a digital sound system and theatrical light board.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a licensed driver status in the State of Florida.
• Ability to understand and follow simple, oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work assigned schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Ability to become CPR and AED certified.
• Ability to maintain a high level of organization.
• Ability to perform several tasks at one time.
• Ability to prioritize duties and meet department goals and deadlines.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters and exercise discretion.
• Ability and responsibility to effectively work independently, exercise discretion and independent judgment and maintain confidentiality and professionalism in the execution of duties.
• Ability to get along with others and work effectively and courteously with fellow workers, officials, other agencies and the public.

The Village of Pinecrest is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace

The Village of Pinecrest complies with the Equal Pay Act which requires that men and women in the same workplace be given equal pay for equal work.

The Village of Pinecrest participates in the E-Verify Program

Part-time positions are not eligible for benefits.

Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 must be submitted with the application.

Prior to employment, successful completion of a background investigation will be required. Depending upon the position, a medical examination and/or drug screen may be required. Additionally, appointment to certain positions (including promotions or transfers) may be contingent upon submission of official transcripts.