Salary : $33,000.00 Annually
Location : Founders Park, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00096
Department: Community Services
Opening Date: 01/17/2025
Closing Date: 2/14/:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
The City of Excellence is hiring.
Official City application required.
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Description
The City is accepting applications for a full-time Park Attendant openings.
This full time position performs routine work assisting in the operation and maintenance of parks and recreational facilities, including interactive water feature play areas. Duties include light manual and clerical work relating to revenue collection, general park maintenance and control of assigned areas. Under supervision, plans and implements a broad variety of recreational programs and park activities and services to meet the various needs of the public
Duties & Responsibilities
Welcomes visitors and answers incoming telephone calls.
Assists patrons and supplies general information to the public.
Notifies patrons of activity schedules, registration requirements and performs established registration procedures.
Enforces park rules and regulations.
Monitors and patrols park amenities, including dog parks and interactive water features.
Monitors spectators and participants at recreational activities to ensure orderly conduct.
Opens and/or closes designated facility at assigned hours of operation.
Operates computerized ID/registration equipment, cash drawer, and other simple office equipment.
Computes and collects fees; records financial transactions; prepares simple revenue reports.
Prepares attendance reports of parks and recreational facilities.
Prepares program enrollment reports for contractors.
Completes inventory of athletic equipment for City programs.
Completes inspections of parks furniture and City Vehicles.
Completes deposit slips; maintains records of revenue collections; delivers funds to appropriate office.
Maintains parks and recreational facilities and all equipment in a clean and safe state, including pump house machinery, water quality testing duties, Aventura Community Green Garden.
Assists in instructing activities on playground or other recreational facilities, inspecting and issuing equipment, and organizing equipment area on playground or other recreational facilities.
Works flexible schedule, which may include weekends and holidays.
Performs other related work as required.
Qualifications & Requirements
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• A High School degree or GED
• At least six (6) months experience in recreational programs, hospitality, customer service, or related area, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A valid Florida Driver's License is required prior to the start of employment. Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of basic business math.
• Skilled in customer service related communication skills.
• Ability to deal professionally with residents, co-workers, and City officials.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations in relation to revenue collection.
• Ability to maintain grounds and facilities in an organized, clean state.
• Ability to have a flexible schedule.
• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 90 days of employment.
• Must be able to obtain Certified Pool Operator (CPO) within six (6) months of employment. Supplemental Information
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the immediate supervision of the Parks and Recreation Manager or the Parks and Recreation Assistant Manager.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervises part time park attendants, contractors, and other personnel as directed.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Requires use of computerized ID/Registration equipment and occasional use of personal computer including word processing or other related software, calculator, telephone, copy machine, fax machine and other office equipment. Requires knowledge of operation of hand and power tools and equipment commonly used in grounds maintenance and building maintenance. Requires use of these aforementioned tools, machines, and equipment as required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. Fine motor skills and dexterity are frequently required including the ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet, but may be very noisy when performing field maintenance duties. A large percentage of the duties are performed outdoors in various weather conditions, ranging from rain, wind, cool weather and extreme heat and humidity. The duties listed above are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The City of Aventura is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The City of Aventura offers a wide range of employee benefits, which include:
Health, Dental, Vision
• City pays the entire cost of employee's health, dental, short-term disability, long term disability and life insurance.
• City pays 50% of employee's dependent health and dental insurance
• City pays 70% of employee's dependent health insurance for Police Officers and 50% for dental insurance.
• Health insurance is an HMO - Open Access Managed Choice POS plan offered through UnitedHealthcare
• Employees choose from a Dental PPO or HMO plan offered through Humana
• Vision plan for employee covering annual vision exam; glasses; lenses; or contacts through UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
• City provides life insurance equal to 1 times annual employees salary up to $50,000 through UNUM
• Employee can purchase additional term life insurance coverage at low term rates through UNUM Retirement Plan
• The City contributes an amount equal to 14% of salary to defined contribution 401(a) Retirement Plan
• Employees begin vesting at 20% after one year and are fully vested after 5 years Police Officer Pension Plan
• Sworn Personnel are in a Defined Benefit Plan: City Contribution 27.696%; Employee Contribution 10.775%
• Defined Benefit Plan: 22.5 years of credited service, regardless of age; or age 57 with 10 years of credited service; 5 year DROP Voluntary Retirement Plans
• 457 pre-tax retirement plan
• Roth IRA retirement plan Disability Insurance
• Long term disability is provided with a minimum of 50% salary coverage up to $5,000/month.
• Short term disability replaces a portion of earnings while unable to work due to non-work related illness or injury. Life Insurance
• City pays 1 times annual salary up to $50,000 including Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employee can purchase additional life insurance up to 5 times annual salary as well coverage for dependents. Flexible Spending & AFLAC
• Employee can enroll in yearly Flexible Spending Accounts pre-tax for medical and dependent care expenses.
• AFLAC plans available for purchase at group rates. Holidays
• New Year's Eve 1/2 Day
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King's Birthday
• President's Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• 4th of July
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving
• Day after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve 1/2 Day
• Christmas Day Vacation Leave
• Employees with less than 4 years service receive 80 hours vacation per year
• Employees with 4-10 years service receive 120 hours vacation per year
• Employees with over 10 years service receive 160 hours vacation per year Personal Leave
• Employees are entitled to 24 hours of personal leave per calendar year Sick Leave
• Employees accrue 8 hours sick leave per month
• Employees who do not utilize sick leave for a six month period are eligible for an additional 8 hours of vacation . click apply for full job details
Date Posted: 20 January 2025
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