Park Attendant - Salt Spring Island Parks

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

• Able to work flexible hours to meet operational needs, including weekends, days and evenings.

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

Certifications