Seasonal Park Attendant - Fall/Winter

Nigel Wright Consultancy Ltd (UK); Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Attendant positions for the City of Rochester Hills are assigned to a specific City Park but may require work at other parks as needed. Shifts include day and evening, weekends and holidays, with seasonal hours varying from 24–40 hours weekly during busy months to 4–20 hours weekly in the off season.

The role involves collecting permit booth funds, enforcing safety rules, maintaining park grounds, preparing and selling concession items, assisting patrons, and participating in required

Qualifications

• Age at least 18 years.
• Valid Michigan Driver's License with no more than four points.
• Acceptable Criminal History.

Responsibilities

• Collects and accounts for money for permit booths.
• Communicates and enforces safety rules and regulations.
• Maintains Park grounds.
• Prepares and sells concession items.
• Assists patrons in a positive and professional manner.
• Communicates effectively with park staff and patrons.
• Attends training sessions, as required.
• Park Attendant positions are available year-round with varying levels of expected availability depending on the season. Ideal availability for the busy season, typically April through October, is 24 to 40 hours per week. Off season availability (November through March) is 4 hours to 20 hours per week. In all cases, weekend and holiday availability are essential.

Job description

An employee in this classification, under the general direction of the Park Ranger and direct supervision of the Assistant Ranger, is responsible for routine duties related to Parks Operations. Employees will be assigned to a specific City Park but may be required to work in alternative City Parks, as needed. Work is performed on traditional and non-traditional shifts including day and evening along with weekends and holidays. Park Attendants play a vital role in ensuring smooth operation of City Parks while providing a positive experience for Rochester Hills residents and other patrons of the Parks.

• Collects and accounts for money for permit booths.
• Communicates and enforces safety rules and regulations.
• Maintains Park grounds.
• Prepares and sells concession items.
• Assists patrons in a positive and professional manner.
• Communicates effectively with park staff and patrons.
• Attends training sessions, as required.
• Park Attendant positions are available year-round with varying levels of expected availability depending on the season. Ideal availability for the busy season, typically April through October, is 24 to 40 hours per week. Off season availability (November through March) is 4 hours to 20 hours per week. In all cases, weekend and holiday availability are essential.

This job narrative is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be all-inclusive or limiting relative to specific job duties.

To be accepted for consideration, an applicant must possess all of the following:

1. At least 18 years of age.
2. Valid Michigan Driver's License with no more than four points currently on record.
3. Acceptable Criminal History.

Examination Information:

Review of Application Materials: To determine possession of minimum qualifications.

Math Test:

To evaluate skills necessary to work in concession stand and aid in placement of the candidate.

Oral Evaluation of Qualifications (Interview): To evaluate employment history, communication skills and other factors related to successful performance in this position. (Minimum Passing Score: 70%)

Note: Candidates for this position must pass physical exam.

Note: Examination information may be modified for administrative purposes.

It is the policy of the City of Rochester Hills to hire qualified individuals with limiting conditions in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. Applicants having a limiting disability requiring some special accommodation to participate in the examination process, as described above, must notify the Human Resources Department of that fact at the time of application, or at least one week prior to test date. Questions relative to this matter should be referred to the Director of Human Resources.