Job Description
“It is my dream job!”, “Who wouldn’t want to spend their summer at the beach!” and “I feel like what I’m doing makes a difference.”
These are just a few comments that we hear from our park employees. Working for Ottawa County Parks is not only fun, but it also helps to develop a positive work ethic, build customer service skills, and learn basic land and building management skills. Whether you are entering the workforce or have recently retired, working at Ottawa County Parks might just be the perfect opportunity!
This position will maintain a high standard of customer service for renters of premium park facilities. The Spring Grove location is available:
Spring Grove:
Under the supervision of the East Area Parks Supervisor, this position offers a high standard of customer service for renters Spring Grove Park picnic building and outdoor trellis. Additionally, this position offers backup support if needed for reservations at Hager Park and Grand River Park as schedule permits and will give facility tours as requested at these locations. This position ensures that facilities have been cleaned and prepared for each Reservation and will be present during any wedding ceremony at Spring Grove Park.
This is a part-time, non-benefited, and seasonal position. Weekends and holidays will be needed and required. Returning Reservation Specialists will receive $13.55 (2nd year), $13.81 (3rd year), and $14.07 (4th year).
Essential Job Functions
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
- Assists in all areas of park operations surrounding the reservation facilities and their associated grounds.
- Meets with potential renters and shows the facilities.
- Locks and unlocks the facilities as needed and is responsible for the keys to those buildings.
- Participates in the setup and cleanup of rental facilities including moving tables and chairs, sweeping, mopping, and other janitorial duties.
- Attends to the needs of renters before, during, and after the rental period.
- Enforces and performs work in accordance with established standards and rules.
- Helps support an equitable, safe, diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education, Training and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent. Work or volunteer experience in customer service.
Additional Requirements and Information
The qualified candidate will have the following knowledge and skills:
- Experience in public relations, rule enforcement, and problem-solving.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Requires exceptional organizational skills to track multiple reservations and complex details associated with each.
- Availability during the prime rental periods, which include weekends, evenings, and some holidays.
- Ability and knowledge to quickly solve minor problems such as shutting off water to a leaking fixture, resetting a breaker, or re-lighting a pilot light.
- Ability to interact positively and professionally with other Parks and Recreation staff, children, and the general public from a wide range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds and with widely divergent communication skills.
Physical Requirements:
- Must possess physical strength, agility, and stamina. Frequent standing, bending, and stooping may be required.
- Must have sufficient unassisted mobility to access all areas of parks facility and grounds to conduct inspections, verify completion of work, and correct unsafe conditions.
- Must have sufficient manual strength and dexterity to operate manual and power tools commonly used in janitorial trade.
- Must be able to lift and move equipment (such as tables and chairs) and materials weighing up to 50 lbs. with or without mechanical or other assistance.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid Michigan driver's license and ability to operate a county vehicle. Must be insurable to operate a vehicle under the County’s current automobile insurance policy. Must have reliable transportation to report to various park sites and commute between if needed.
Working Conditions:
While performing the essential functions of this position the employee may be exposed to electrical hazards, noxious fumes, dust, dirt, and other airborne particulates, inclement weather including extreme temperatures, wind, rain, or snow, cleaning compounds, solvents, detergent, noise, and other hazards.
Ottawa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Description
“It is my dream job!”, “Who wouldn’t want to spend their summer at the beach!” and “I feel like what I’m doing makes a difference.”
These are just a few comments that we hear from our park employees. Working for Ottawa County Parks is not only fun, but it also helps to develop a positive work ethic, build customer service skills, and learn basic land and building management skills. Whether you are entering the workforce or have recently retired, working at Ottawa County Parks might just be the perfect opportunity!
This position will maintain a high standard of customer service for renters of premium park facilities. The Spring Grove location is available:
Spring Grove:
Under the supervision of the East Area Parks Supervisor, this position offers a high standard of customer service for renters Spring Grove Park picnic building and outdoor trellis. Additionally, this position offers backup support if needed for reservations at Hager Park and Grand River Park as schedule permits and will give facility tours as requested at these locations. This position ensures that facilities have been cleaned and prepared for each Reservation and will be present during any wedding ceremony at Spring Grove Park.
This is a part-time, non-benefited, and seasonal position. Weekends and holidays will be needed and required. Returning Reservation Specialists will receive $13.55 (2nd year), $13.81 (3rd year), and $14.07 (4th year).
Essential Job Functions
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
- Assists in all areas of park operations surrounding the reservation facilities and their associated grounds.
- Meets with potential renters and shows the facilities.
- Locks and unlocks the facilities as needed and is responsible for the keys to those buildings.
- Participates in the setup and cleanup of rental facilities including moving tables and chairs, sweeping, mopping, and other janitorial duties.
- Attends to the needs of renters before, during, and after the rental period.
- Enforces and performs work in accordance with established standards and rules.
- Helps support an equitable, safe, diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education, Training and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent. Work or volunteer experience in customer service.
Additional Requirements and Information
The qualified candidate will have the following knowledge and skills:
- Experience in public relations, rule enforcement, and problem-solving.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Requires exceptional organizational skills to track multiple reservations and complex details associated with each.
- Availability during the prime rental periods, which include weekends, evenings, and some holidays.
- Ability and knowledge to quickly solve minor problems such as shutting off water to a leaking fixture, resetting a breaker, or re-lighting a pilot light.
- Ability to interact positively and professionally with other Parks and Recreation staff, children, and the general public from a wide range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds and with widely divergent communication skills.
Physical Requirements:
- Must possess physical strength, agility, and stamina. Frequent standing, bending, and stooping may be required.
- Must have sufficient unassisted mobility to access all areas of parks facility and grounds to conduct inspections, verify completion of work, and correct unsafe conditions.
- Must have sufficient manual strength and dexterity to operate manual and power tools commonly used in janitorial trade.
- Must be able to lift and move equipment (such as tables and chairs) and materials weighing up to 50 lbs. with or without mechanical or other assistance.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid Michigan driver's license and ability to operate a county vehicle. Must be insurable to operate a vehicle under the County’s current automobile insurance policy. Must have reliable transportation to report to various park sites and commute between if needed.
Working Conditions:
While performing the essential functions of this position the employee may be exposed to electrical hazards, noxious fumes, dust, dirt, and other airborne particulates, inclement weather including extreme temperatures, wind, rain, or snow, cleaning compounds, solvents, detergent, noise, and other hazards.
Ottawa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This group of employees may not exceed 1,000 working hours per year.
This position is non-benefited. Non-benefited is defined as only receiving compensation for hours worked. Seasonal employees do not receive benefits such as holiday pay, any time-off accruals, insurance (medical, dental, vision, life), bereavement, or any other benefit unless required by law.
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