Park Attendant - Salt Spring Island Parks
Req ID: 1067
Business Unit: Executive Services
Division: Salt Spring Island Administration
Regular/ Auxiliary: Auxiliary
Pay Grade: CAN/05/02/J03
Rate of Pay: $28.15 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits
Hours of Work: Varies - as and when needed, including days, evenings and weekends
Posting Date: October 7, 2024
Closing Date: November 1, 2024
Summary
This position performs a variety of routine janitorial and park facility maintenance. The position requires some independent judgment and the ability to effectively respond to routine situations as they arise. Excellent customer services and public relations skills are essential to this position. This position works a variety of shifts and hours to meet operational needs, including weekends and the Saturday Market.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Performs washroom maintenance and office cleaning
- Conducts routine clean –up of all park facilities/grounds
- Ensures park buildings, vehicles and equipment are secure
- Identifies and may take steps to repair or secure any hazardous conditions and notifies immediate supervisor
- Provides information to park visitors as required in a positive, courteous and professional manner
- Assists in the set-up of park special events as required Operates a variety of CRD vehicles and routine equipment, including a garbage trailer
- Follows all policies, procedures and standards of the CRD.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Additional Information
- None
Key Skills & Abilities
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Basic knowledge of SSI PARC Regional Parks policies, procedures and regulatory bylaws.
- Strong ability to deal with the public with professionalism, tact and diplomacy.
- Strong ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships.
- Strong ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.
- Strong ability to deal with difficult situations in a positive, courteous and effective manner.
- Strong physical ability to perform heavy manual outdoor work in all types of weather conditions.
Qualifications
- Some directly related experience
Certifications
- Emergency First Aid with CPR-C and AED
- WHMIS Certification
- Acceptable criminal record check. The applicant/incumbent is required to undergo a criminal record check to work in this position and to report to their supervisor if any criminal charges are laid against them that may be related to their employment.
- Valid BC Driver's Licence
- Driver's Abstract
APPLICATIONS
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click "Apply now" to submit your resume and covering letter online.
We welcome all qualified applicants to apply and may consider a combination of experience, education and/or training where possible.
The Capital Regional District wishes to thank you for your interest and advises that only those candidates under active consideration will be contacted.
