RECREATION AIDE - TEMP / SEASONAL - DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS

RECREATION AIDE - TEMP / SEASONAL - DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS

Performs administrative duties, light to moderate manual labor duties, and / or other activities at various City parks and facilities; performs directly related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform administrative tasks, light to moderate labor duties, customer service, and other activities. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of an assigned supervisor but some leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other City employees, and the public. The principal duties of this class are performed in both an indoor and outdoor environment, sometimes in uncomfortable weather conditions.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL WORK

• Performs administrative tasks including greeting patrons, completing attendance tally, incident, and accident forms, recording data, enforcing rules, and handing out first aid supplies;
• Performs minor custodial tasks, including mopping bathhouse floors, sweeping, cleaning restrooms, emptying garbage cans, and picking up paper and litter;
• Cleans and maintains work area;
• Monitors aquatic area to ensure safekeeping of patrons belongings;
• Provides guidance and demonstrations to new employees in similar positions;
• Keeps supervisors informed of work progress, issues, and potential solutions;
• Attends meetings and training to stay current on relevant practices and developments;
• Responds to citizen inquiries courteously and promptly;
• Coordinates regularly with others to enhance interdepartmental efficiency; and
• Performs additional duties as required by the classification.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

REQUIRED SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES

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