Recreation Leader Part Time - Parks & Facilities

City-of-Concor; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Concord seeks a Facilities Support staff to perform indoor and outdoor checks, assist with reservations, and help maintain park facilities, shelters, and grounds across multiple parks. The role emphasizes safety inspections, cleaning, litter control, and friendly customer service for park patrons, with weekend and evening shifts as needed.

Responsibilities include opening/closing facilities, reporting hazards, entering work orders, and coordinating with the Facility Manager and

Qualifications

• Customer service principles.

Responsibilities

• Checks Park facilities during higher volume times (nights and weekends) for appropriate use by citizens.
• Assists Facility Coordinator with park facility reservations during and after event times.
• Performs visual safety inspections of interior and exterior of all facilities, playgrounds, parks, trails, bridges and boardwalks.
• Provides superior customer service while interacting with park patrons.
• Performs litter control outdoors within parks and trails and restock trash receptacles.

Skills

Customer Service principles

Job description

The purpose of this position is to assist with indoor and outdoor facility checks and ensure park facilities are being maintained.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Checks Park facilities during higher volume times (nights and weekends) for appropriate use by citizens. This staff will go between parks shelters and community rooms frequently.
• Assists Facility Coordinator with park facility reservations during and after event times.
• Assists Facility Manager and Coordinator with maintenance needs by performing visual safety inspections of interior and exterior of all facilities, playgrounds, parks, trails, bridges and boardwalks.
• Provides superior customer service while interacting with park patrons.
• Perform litter control outdoors within parks and trails and restock trash receptacles. Cleans buildings and restrooms along with other janitorial duties.
• Inspects parks and facilities for safety and completes checklists along parks and greenways.
• Enforces Park rules while visiting amenities and contact park patrol when necessary.
• Opens and/or closes parks, shelters, or community rooms according to established schedules and procedures.
• Meets with Facility Manager & Facility Coordinator to review upcoming needs, reservations, and events.
• Reports daily activities/notes to Supervisor.
• Identifies trends in park usage to assist with maintenance/upkeep for citizen use.
• Prepares grounds for events and assists in setting up for internal events and programs.
• Assists with managing shelter reservations and/or field or court rentals.
• Maintains communication with supervisor when needed including reporting hazards or unsafe conditions immediately when discovered.
• Enters work orders into Building & Grounds request system or notify Supervisor of maintenance needs.

Supplemental Functions:

• Performs other similar duties as required.

Job Specifications and Qualifications:

Knowledge:

• Customer Service principles

Licensing and Certifications:

• Valid NC Driver’s License
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) & First Aid Certification

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must meet the City’s criteria for an acceptable driving record.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

• Positions in this class require: standing, fine dexterity, walking, lifting, carrying, sitting, reaching, kneeling, crawling, pushing/pulling, climbing, vision, foot controls, balancing, bending, crouching, hearing, talking, sitting, handling, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, climbing, bending, crouching, hearing, twisting, talking.
• Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds frequently or negligible amounts constantly and/or walking or standing to a significant degree.
• Incumbents may be subjected to respiratory hazards.