Part-Time Park Aide (WAR)

Gloucester County; Gloucester (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Part-time position

Job summary

Gloucester County is seeking Park Aide roles with flexible, part-time hours to assist in the daily operation and maintenance of county parks. The work involves direct interaction with visitors, ensuring safety, and supporting events and park activities.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, and prior customer service or cash handling experience is preferred. A valid driver's license and ability to complete required training are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Customer service and cash handling experience are preferred.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the public with matters of park usage.
• Prepare areas or buildings before events and secure them afterward.
• Open and close parks across the county.
• Perform general maintenance and inspection of park grounds, trails, equipment, and facilities.
• Maintain activity and park attendance records.
• Participate in fee collections for equipment and facility rentals.
• Weigh and identify fish caught by park patrons.
• Patrol park property by foot or vehicle to ensure visitor safety.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Driving

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Do you enjoy working outdoors & meeting new people?

If so, we have the job for you!

SEVERAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE

FLEXIBLE WORK HOURS

(part-time as needed)

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of tasks in the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the County parks to provide a safe environment for visitors; performs related work as required.

Employee must exercise independent judgment, discretion and initiative in completing all job assignments. Employee must be able to establish and maintain cooperative, courteous, and positive communications with fellow employees, other personnel, and the general public.

Reports to Park Superintendent or other designated employee.

• Assists the public with matters of park usage.
• Preparation of areas or buildings prior to events, secures area afterwards.
• Opens and closes parks throughout the County.
• Performs general maintenance and inspection of park grounds, trails, equipment, and facilities.
• Maintains activity and park attendance records.
• Participates in various fee collections for equipment and facility rentals.
• Weighs and identifies fish caught by park patrons.
• Patrols park property on foot, all-terrain vehicle, bicycle, boat, or vehicle as needed to ensure the safety of park visitors.

Park Aide

High school diploma/GED.

One (1) year of experience in park operations/maintenance work preferred. Customer service and cash handling experience preferred.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license; possess and maintain a driving record that meets established Gloucester County Driving Standards.
• Pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination; employee may be subject to subsequent physical examinations to ensure he/she meets job-related physical requirements.
• Possession of, or ability to successfully complete within sixty (60) days of employment, Red Cross-approved course in First Aid, AED, and CPR. First Aid, AED and CPR certification must be maintained while employed by the County.
• Completion of Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Social Services approved child protection training/coursework for mandated reporters of child maltreatment within one (1) month of employment.
• Completion of National Association of State Boating Law Administrator approved boat-handling course preferred.
• Possession of freshwater fishing license preferred.

Professional references are individuals who can attest to your job related knowledge, skills and abilities while working or in a volunteer capacity and are not family or personally related. Professional references should include job title, company name and address, phone numbers and email address if available.

Gloucester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Drug Free Workplace

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