What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Leader 3 - Parks position at City of Fife?
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This position is under the general supervision of the Parks, Recreation and Aquatics Director, or designee. This position is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of parks, trails, athletic fields and other properties within the City of Fife. The Recreation Leader 3 assists with training and mentoring of part-time seasonal staff. Employees are expected to function effectively and cooperatively as a member of a crew. The work requires the safe operation of hand, power and automotive equipment to avoid injuries to the employee, other employees, the public and damage to City equipment, facilities and structures. Duties require interacting with the public in a respectful and professional manner. Work is performed outdoors in a variety of weather conditions or inside depending on the assignment and the season of the year. Physical strength, agility, eye/hand coordination, normal vision and depth perception are required to perform duties. Must maintain flexibility and be available to meet with supervisory staff as required. Hours of work vary and include evenings and weekends.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all the duties that may be assigned Assists in the maintenance of parks, trails, right of ways, and natural resource areas.Operate hand, power and automotive equipment to mow turf while exercising safety precautions to avoid obstacles and peopleOpens parks and playgrounds ensuring cleanliness and safety. Collect litter and empty trash cans.Abate graffiti and repair vandalismClean restrooms and perform janitorial duties. Drag, rake, chalk and set bases for ball field areas.Perform landscape work including hand mowing, edging, blowing, weeding, and pruning of parks, city and adjacent properties as assignedAssist in preparing facilities and setting up and taking down equipment for Department programs and events.Assists with supervision, training and mentoring of seasonal staff and volunteers. Attends and assists in all staff meetings as required. Wears proper safety equipment necessary for the job. Other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
KNOWLEDGE OF: Parks maintenance and equipment. General first aid Safe usage and operation of landscape maintenance tools and equipment.Legal and defensive driving practices. Operation of hand held data recording devices and computers for the purpose of updating records and recording work production. Requirements of maintaining tools and equipment in a safe, clean and orderly fashion.Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. ABILITY TO: Perform athletic field maintenance and equipment operationOperate equipment safely and effectively.Show up on time and ready to work shift. Independently initiate and complete work activities. Explain and enforce Park rules, policies, and procedures. Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with facility renters, city staff, volunteers and the public. Work irregular hours, especially evenings, weekends and holidays. Ability to demonstrate effective problem solving skills with patrons. Maintain professional appearance and wear uniform as required. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in the English languageRead, write and speak the English language.Demonstrate physical strength and agility to perform the work in a safe manner with normal vision, depth perception, and eye/hand coordination.Assist in providing work direction and guidance to seasonal and volunteer crews as assigned.Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
This position is under the general supervision of the Parks, Recreation and Aquatics Director, or designee. This position is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of parks, trails, athletic fields and other properties within the City of Fife. The Recreation Leader 3 assists with training and mentoring of part-time seasonal staff. Employees are expected to function effectively and cooperatively as a member of a crew. The work requires the safe operation of hand, power and automotive equipment to avoid injuries to the employee, other employees, the public and damage to City equipment, facilities and structures. Duties require interacting with the public in a respectful and professional manner. Work is performed outdoors in a variety of weather conditions or inside depending on the assignment and the season of the year. Physical strength, agility, eye/hand coordination, normal vision and depth perception are required to perform duties. Must maintain flexibility and be available to meet with supervisory staff as required. Hours of work vary and include evenings and weekends.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all the duties that may be assigned Assists in the maintenance of parks, trails, right of ways, and natural resource areas.Operate hand, power and automotive equipment to mow turf while exercising safety precautions to avoid obstacles and peopleOpens parks and playgrounds ensuring cleanliness and safety. Collect litter and empty trash cans.Abate graffiti and repair vandalismClean restrooms and perform janitorial duties. Drag, rake, chalk and set bases for ball field areas.Perform landscape work including hand mowing, edging, blowing, weeding, and pruning of parks, city and adjacent properties as assignedAssist in preparing facilities and setting up and taking down equipment for Department programs and events.Assists with supervision, training and mentoring of seasonal staff and volunteers. Attends and assists in all staff meetings as required. Wears proper safety equipment necessary for the job. Other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
KNOWLEDGE OF: Parks maintenance and equipment. General first aid Safe usage and operation of landscape maintenance tools and equipment.Legal and defensive driving practices. Operation of hand held data recording devices and computers for the purpose of updating records and recording work production. Requirements of maintaining tools and equipment in a safe, clean and orderly fashion.Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. ABILITY TO: Perform athletic field maintenance and equipment operationOperate equipment safely and effectively.Show up on time and ready to work shift. Independently initiate and complete work activities. Explain and enforce Park rules, policies, and procedures. Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with facility renters, city staff, volunteers and the public. Work irregular hours, especially evenings, weekends and holidays. Ability to demonstrate effective problem solving skills with patrons. Maintain professional appearance and wear uniform as required. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in the English languageRead, write and speak the English language.Demonstrate physical strength and agility to perform the work in a safe manner with normal vision, depth perception, and eye/hand coordination.Assist in providing work direction and guidance to seasonal and volunteer crews as assigned.Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
Salary : $33,800 - $42,700
Senior Recreation Leader (Part Time)
JURUPA AREA RECREATION & PARKS DISTRICT -
Valley, CA
