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Position Description

This is manual work involved in the upkeep of highways, grounds, buildings, and equipment. Positions perform a variety of physical labor tasks requiring some knowledge and experience in their particular work assignments. Duties performed are below the semi-skilled or sub-journey level. Work is performed with only general supervision in repetitive and routine assignments and may be closely supervised when assisting higher level trades workers in performing more complex work. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Basic knowledge of the application of trade skills to the duties assigned 
• Skill in the use and care of equipment and tools used in performing work assignments 
• Ability to follow oral work assignments 
• Physical strength is sufficient to move relatively heavy objects and to work at heavy manual tasks for considerable periods of time

Minimum Education and Experience

Education and/or experience in the performance of a variety of manual tasks that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade equivalent to one year of experience.

Job Description

The person selected for this position will work in the Visitor Center as the public face of the park: greeting and assisting visitors, answering questions about trails and facilities, taking phone calls, and selling park merchandise. This position will also help with daily park operations by facilitating communication between visitors, park rangers, and maintenance staff. The Visitor Center Park Attendant is responsible for opening and closing the building and making sure it is secure. There will also be light office work including filing and record-keeping. 

Skills and Abilities 

The right person for this position will have strong communication skills and will interact with visitors in a helpful and positive manner. Experience in customer service, education, retail, and/or reception would be an asset. We hope to hire a quick learner with good attention to detail who is enthusiastic about the park and able to share that excitement with the public. 

Additional Details

This is a part-time position, 16 hours a week: Saturdays and Sundays, 8am-5pm with an hour lunch break. This is a 6-month term. Pay is $17 per hour. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have reliable transportation.