Parks and Recreation Worker Position Available In Walton, Florida

Parks and Recreation Worker City of Freeport, FL Freeport, FL 32439 CITY

OF FREEPORT JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE

Recreation Assistant

DEPARTMENT

Parks and Recreation

FSLA STATUS

Full-Time

WORK WEEK

40 hours, As Required

JOB SUMMARY

The Recreation Assistant assists in the maintenance and upkeep of the parks, facilities and the public pool for the City of Freeport. This position reports to the Parks and Recreation Director or his/her designee.

DUTIES:

General

• Communicates with Director regularly about park equipment and facility conditions.
• Fulfills individual goals and measurable objectives developed with the Parks and Recreation Director
• Creates and maintains various forms of communication with city personnel as needed
• Fosters a safe environment for both departmental staff and the general public
• Follows the direction provided in the Parks and Recreation Mission Statement
• Cooperates with other city departments and staff Pool/Park Operations
• Assists with the cleanliness of the swimming pool on a day-to-day basis and enforces pool policies and regulations, as needed
• Assesses areas in need of maintenance and advises the Parks & Recreation Director as to needs for replacement/repair
• Responds to and relays citizen ideas/complaints/needs as necessary to the Parks & Recreation Director for consideration
• Responsible for day to day cleanliness and trash removal of all park facilities
• Wears proper attire at all times.
• Reports to work regularly and promptly
• Maintains a cordial relation with public and sets example in conduct for entire staff
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to comprehend verbally, arithmetically and in writing; ability to express ideas verbally and in writing
• Aptitude for office procedure, cash management and mechanics
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Ability to work with the public
• Ability to recognize and avoid safety hazards and is able to respond to emergencies effectively
• Ability to recognize and protect confidential information
• Must have finger and manual dexterity, strength and physical stamina adequate to perform essential functions of the position
• Must have body flexibility including multi-limb coordination
• Must have adequate depth perception, visual acuity, visual stamina and auditory perception adequate to perform essential functions of the position
• Must be able to speak and write adequately to perform essential functions of the position
• Must have adequate environmental tolerance, including ability to tolerate high temperatures and confining workspaces
• Ability to understand department rules and regulations, City of Freeport rules and regulations and standard operating procedures and the ability to help formulate same.
• Must be able to concentrate, memorize and reason logically
• Ability to respond to emergencies effectively, to changes effectively, and to directives effectively Must possess knowledge of City Park & Recreation maintenance and repair requirements Knowledge of electrical Knowledge of plumbing Knowledge of carpentry Knowledge of irrigation and Lawn Maintenance Ability to operate machinery High School Diploma preferred Possess a valid driver’s license The City of Freeport is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We encourage all interested and qualified individuals to apply.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Holidays Monday to Friday Weekends as needed

Work Location:

In person