SEASONAL CLERK/PARK KEEPER

Cameron County; Rio Hondo (TX); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Cameron County in Texas is seeking a Seasonal Clerk/Park Keeper to greet park guests and provide information on park rules and amenities. This temporary, non-supervisory role handles cash for services and enforces park policies with professional customer service.

The position requires comfort working outdoors, basic English (bilingual helpful), and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Weekend, holiday and evening shifts are part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish; strong customer interaction skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet park guests in a courteous and professional manner.
• Provide information about park amenities, hours, fees, and policies.
• Direct complaints to the appropriate manager or assistant manager.
• Receive and transmit radio communications with the office and park staff.
• Perform general park duties including litter control and maintaining beach/entrance areas free of litter.

Skills

People skills

Verbal communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SEASONAL CLERK/PARK KEEPER

SALARY: $11.00 per hour

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Under administrative direction of the Division Park Manager, has the responsibility of greeting park guests, and providing the public with general information of the park rules and its amenities. Is a temporary non-supervisory position. Accountable for following the park policies and the collection of monies for services rendered. Exercise proper customer ethics to remedy disgruntled guests.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to Division Park Manager or Assistant Park Manager.

Communicates with the public, park guests, gate attendants and other co-workers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for greeting guests and customers in a proper courteous and professional manner.
• Provide the public with information regarding the amenities of the parks, park hours, fees and park policies.
• Direct complaints to proper division manager, or assistant manager.
• Receive and transmit radio communications with office and other park division staff.
• Responsible for general park duties including: litter collection, maintaining beach areas and entrance areas to remain free of any litter.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate is preferred. Must have good people person skills, and good cooperative working relationships with other employees. Must enjoy working with the public, have good verbal communication skills, and be able to present a professional image. Must enjoy working in an outdoor setting, be physically fit. Ability to speak English/Spanish is desirable. References will be thoroughly checked.

LICENSES AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS:

Valid State of Texas Driver's License with good driving record is preferred but not required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must be able to follow oral instructions. Must be able to perform strenuous work in on outdoor setting.

Ability to communicate effectively, both in both English and Spanish. Must be able to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with the public and other employees.

Physical Demands:

Physical requirements may include lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs. Subject to handling, sitting, walking, standing, bending, reaching and twisting to perform the essential job functions.

Working Condition:

Working conditions will be in an outdoor setting, but on occasions may be subject to office work. Will be required to occasionally drive a county owned vehicle and use equipment as needed. Weekend, Holiday and Evening work required.

This is not a Civil Service covered position.

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