Park Attendant Seasonal

Summary

Under the general supervision and direction of the Parks Operations Supervisor, the Park Attendant performs a variety of routine janitorial, park facility maintenance and public relations duties. These duties are normally performed with a team of other Park Attendants and Park Maintenance Workers. The position requires some independent judgment and the ability to effectively respond to non-routine situations as they arise. Excellent public relations skills are essential for this front line position.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducts routine clean-up of all park facilities and grounds.
• Assists in ensuring all park buildings, vehicles and equipment are secure.
• Takes steps to repair or secure any hazardous conditions and notifies immediate supervisor.
• Provides information to park visitors in a positive, courteous and professional manner.
• Educates park visitors in park protection regulations and enforces regulations when required in a positive, courteous and professional manner.
• Works cooperatively with volunteers and partners.
• Assists in the set-up of park special events as required.
• Assists in the suppression of brush and forest fires as required in accordance with WorkSafe BC regulations and BC Ministry of Forests fire suppression regulations.
• Ensures all work is performed in accordance with WorkSafeBC regulations and CRD Regional Parks policies and procedures and that all required data collection forms and other report are completed and submitted.
• Operates a variety of CRD Regional Parks vehicles (two and four wheel drive) and the special events trailer.
• Operates work boats on lake surfaces.
• Operates standard power tools and equipment.
• 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 are required.
• Knowledge of CRD Regional Parks policies, procedures and regulatory bylaws.
• Experience in public relations and able to work cooperatively in a team environment with park staff and other agencies.
• Basic knowledge of and experience in the operation of small equipment (small two stroke and four stroke engines).
• Able to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Previous experience in related fields of work with a demonstrated interest in park work.
• Dealing with difficult situations in a positive, courteous and effective manner.
• Physically fit and able to perform heavy manual labour in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

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