Park Caretaker - Pigeon Creek Lodge (Winter Season) miOttawa.org - 3.0 West Olive, MI Job Details Part-time | Seasonal | Full-time $16.60 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Snow removal Retail sales transactions Safety data sheet (SDS) reading Customer communication Floor cleaning chemicals Outdoor work experience ServSafe Customer service Moving Chemical handling Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence Cash register operations Public safety procedures Venue customer assistance Shovels Safety equipment Retail math Lighting fixtures Food safety Chemical safety protocols Full Job Description Job Description Under the supervision of a Parks Supervisor, provides general winter labor at Pigeon Creek Lodge located in West Olive, MI. The employee, working as part of a team, will provide customer service including fee collection for ski rental and food concessions during winter operations. The employee will be responsible for the cleaning of public areas (e.g., litter pickup, trash removal, cleaning walks, and parking lots, snow removal), restrooms, hallways, kitchen areas, and fireplace(s) in Pigeon Creek Lodge. Employee may be scheduled for group/school rental events. Enforces the established rules of the Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Department based on specific guidelines. This position is seasonal/part-time and is limited-benefit. The Park Attendant is not to exceed 1,000 working hours per year.

Please note:

schedule includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Please review lodge hours:

Monday-Thursday, 2-8 pm Friday, 1-10 pm Saturday, 9 am-10 pm Sunday, 9 am- 8 pm Winter working hours are primarily part-time but can be up 40 hours per week but will vary as lodge operations are dependent on snowfall and other weather factors. We are able and willing to work with flexible schedules specifically for those who currently work other jobs or are enrolled in school. Work site is (click on park to learn more): Pigeon Creek Lodge Hiring, Training and Work Timelines Job posting will be open until October 21 at noon Interviews will be conducted in Early November Onboarding and training Late November/Early December Work is weather-dependent; hours will be scheduled in advance, but shifts will be contingent on proper snow depth between December 1 and April 1 Weekend Evening and Holiday work is required for this position. Essential Job Functions The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Provides general labor required for the cleaning and maintaining of public areas, restrooms, hallways, kitchen areas, grills, and fireplace(s) in assigned facilities, including but not limited to washing windows, unplugging drains and toilets, changing light bulbs, snow and ice removal, and trash, recyclables, and litter collection. Collects rental fees, concession fees, and accounts for money collected. Prepares concession food following ServSafe guidelines Sets up and tears down rental areas for specific uses and events and, opens the building and/or grounds and monitors events for groups. Maintains the work/park area in a neat, clean and safe condition. Performs all work and enforces all park rules in accordance with established safety protocols and procedures. Performs general periodic cleaning of park displays, and other nature-oriented fixtures and objects. Responds to specific requests by park patrons. Performs other functions as assigned. Required Education, Training and Experience Must be 16 years of age or older; graduation from high school or GED preferred. Applicants under the age of 18 must be able to provide a work permit, which requires permission from a parent or legal guardian.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Driver's License preferred.

Additional Requirements and Information Required Knowledge and Skills:

Use of proper chemicals and supplies for ensuring the building maintenance is maintained. Reading proficiency in order to read and comprehend written instructions, labels on cleaning compounds, MSDS data sheets and other notices. General mathematical skills in order to mix cleaning chemicals in proper proportions and to accurately handle cash and credit card sales. Knowledge of safety and bloodborne protocols. Commitment to provide quality customer service to the users of County facilities and parks. Ability to interact positively and professionally with other Parks and Recreation staff, children, and the general public from a wide range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds and with widely divergent communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

Must have sufficient visual acuity, with or without corrective lenses, to accurately handle cash and identify spills and stains requiring cleaning and/or disinfecting. Must possess sufficient mobility with or without assistive devices to access all natural features, structures, and facilities in parks. Must be able to descend and ascend from floor and ground level. Must be able to work with arms extended above shoulder level to replace light fixtures and other features, fixtures and furnishings. Must be able to ascend/descend stepladders in order to access features and fixtures located at heights that cannot be reached while standing on the floor. Must have sufficient strength to remove snow from walkways and other areas with manual shovels as well as with snow blowers. Must be able to lift and move supplies weighing up to 50 lbs with or without mechanical or other assistance. Must be able to tolerate exposure to dirt, dust, mold, mildew and human wastes, as well as inclement weather. Must be able to tolerate exposure to custodial cleaning products. Must be able to wear all required safety clothing and equipment.

Working Conditions:

While performing the essential functions of this position the employee is frequently exposed to solvents, detergents, disinfectants; other cleaning compounds; mold, dust, pollen, dirt and human wastes; and inclement weather. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other disease vectors is also possible. Must be available for day, evening, weekend, and holiday duty.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Ottawa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Job Description Under the supervision of a Parks Supervisor, provides general winter labor at Pigeon Creek Lodge located in West Olive, MI. The employee, working as part of a team, will provide customer service including fee collection for ski rental and food concessions during winter operations. The employee will be responsible for the cleaning of public areas (e.g., litter pickup, trash removal, cleaning walks, and parking lots, snow removal), restrooms, hallways, kitchen areas, and fireplace(s) in Pigeon Creek Lodge. Employee may be scheduled for group/school rental events. Enforces the established rules of the Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Department based on specific guidelines. This position is seasonal/part-time and is limited-benefit. The Park Attendant is not to exceed 1,000 working hours per year.

Please note:

schedule includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Please review lodge hours:

Monday-Thursday, 2-8 pm Friday, 1-10 pm Saturday, 9 am-10 pm Sunday, 9 am- 8 pm Winter working hours are primarily part-time but can be up 40 hours per week but will vary as lodge operations are dependent on snowfall and other weather factors. We are able and willing to work with flexible schedules specifically for those who currently work other jobs or are enrolled in school. Work site is (click on park to learn more): Pigeon Creek Lodge Hiring, Training and Work Timelines Job posting will be open until October 21 at noon Interviews will be conducted in Early November Onboarding and training Late November/Early December Work is weather-dependent; hours will be scheduled in advance, but shifts will be contingent on proper snow depth between December 1 and April 1 Weekend Evening and Holiday work is required for this position. Essential Job Functions The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Provides general labor required for the cleaning and maintaining of public areas, restrooms, hallways, kitchen areas, grills, and fireplace(s) in assigned facilities, including but not limited to washing windows, unplugging drains and toilets, changing light bulbs, snow and ice removal, and trash, recyclables, and litter collection. Collects rental fees, concession fees, and accounts for money collected. Prepares concession food following ServSafe guidelines Sets up and tears down rental areas for specific uses and events and, opens the building and/or grounds and monitors events for groups. Maintains the work/park area in a neat, clean and safe condition. Performs all work and enforces all park rules in accordance with established safety protocols and procedures. Performs general periodic cleaning of park displays, and other nature-oriented fixtures and objects. Responds to specific requests by park patrons. Performs other functions as assigned. Required Education, Training and Experience Must be 16 years of age or older; graduation from high school or GED preferred. Applicants under the age of 18 must be able to provide a work permit, which requires permission from a parent or legal guardian.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Driver's License preferred.

Additional Requirements and Information Required Knowledge and Skills:

Use of proper chemicals and supplies for ensuring the building maintenance is maintained. Reading proficiency in order to read and comprehend written instructions, labels on cleaning compounds, MSDS data sheets and other notices. General mathematical skills in order to mix cleaning chemicals in proper proportions and to accurately handle cash and credit card sales. Knowledge of safety and bloodborne protocols. Commitment to provide quality customer service to the users of County facilities and parks. Ability to interact positively and professionally with other Parks and Recreation staff, children, and the general public from a wide range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds and with widely divergent communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

Must have sufficient visual acuity, with or without corrective lenses, to accurately handle cash and identify spills and stains requiring cleaning and/or disinfecting. Must possess sufficient mobility with or without assistive devices to access all natural features, structures, and facilities in parks. Must be able to descend and ascend from floor and ground level. Must be able to work with arms extended above shoulder level to replace light fixtures and other features, fixtures and furnishings. Must be able to ascend/descend stepladders in order to access features and fixtures located at heights that cannot be reached while standing on the floor. Must have sufficient strength to remove snow from walkways and other areas with manual shovels as well as with snow blowers. Must be able to lift and move supplies weighing up to 50 lbs with or without mechanical or other assistance. Must be able to tolerate exposure to dirt, dust, mold, mildew and human wastes, as well as inclement weather. Must be able to tolerate exposure to custodial cleaning products. Must be able to wear all required safety clothing and equipment.

Working Conditions:

While performing the essential functions of this position the employee is frequently exposed to solvents, detergents, disinfectants; other cleaning compounds; mold, dust, pollen, dirt and human wastes; and inclement weather. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other disease vectors is also possible. Must be available for day, evening, weekend, and holiday duty.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Ottawa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer This position has limited benefits; only those required under law. Employees in this group do not receive benefits such as holiday pay, vacation, insurance (medical, dental, vision, life), bereavement, or any other benefit unless required by law. The current Limited Benefit Group manual can be viewed here. Click here to view the pay rates for Limited Benefit Group positions.