**Experienced Park Attendant I – Remote Opportunity with the City of Escondido**

Are you passionate about working in a dynamic environment where you can make a meaningful impact? Do you enjoy the outdoors and have a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service? If so, we encourage you to apply for the Experienced Park Attendant I position with the City of Escondido. This is an exciting remote opportunity that offers a competitive salary and the chance to work with a hard-working team that shares a commitment to providing top-quality municipal services in a prime North County location. **About the City of Escondido** The City of Escondido is a prominent agricultural, commercial hub, and residential center of North San Diego County. Located a short 30-minute drive from the beach, the mountains, or downtown San Diego, Escondido residents enjoy the pleasure of a rural lifestyle with all the benefits of suburban living. Our city offers attractive homes in a wide range of prices, two lakes, several parks, a sports center, golf courses, restaurants, wineries, shopping centers, a variety of art galleries, entertainment venues, and a state-of-the-art hospital. Established in 1888, the city's rich past brings charm and stability to the community; yet integrated with Escondido's treasured heritage is a progressive future, bright and brimming with promise. **Job Summary** We are seeking an experienced Park Attendant I to join our team at Dixon Lake and/or Lake Wohlford. As a Park Attendant I, you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service, maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the park, and performing various tasks related to park maintenance and operations. This is a part-time position that requires a variable schedule, including weekends and holidays. **Key Responsibilities** * Helps customers in and out of boats on the boat dock * Cleans, maintains, and makes minor repairs to boats and boat motors * Assists staff with various park maintenance tasks such as tree trimming, landscape maintenance, trail maintenance, clearing above-ground stormwater conveyances from debris, painting, graffiti removal, irrigation system repair, etc. * Collects fees and keeps routine records * Provides excellent customer service and answers customer questions on a regular basis * Operates cash register, answers phones, and uses computers to book customer reservations * Deep cleans and disinfects multiple restroom buildings, surfaces, toilets, and shower facilities * Uses hazardous chemicals common to custodial work * Empties trash cans throughout the park * Cleans fish room and disposes of fish waste * Vacuums and cleans ranger station * Demonstrates proper cleaning procedures and techniques to other employees as assigned * Performs security patrols of campground and park after hours, if assigned to night shift * Utilizes a variety of hand tools and power tools * Monitors quantities of materials and supplies used; replenishes or orders replacements, as needed * Sets up tables, chairs, and other equipment for meetings * Maintains and performs minor repairs and adjustments to assigned equipment * Assists with logistics during emergencies, including emergency medical response * Secures City buildings and facilities by turning off the lights and locking all doors and windows * Closes and secures designated parking areas for special events and activities as assigned * Directs traffic during special events as assigned by supervisor * Drives a city vehicle, as assigned by supervisor * Uses 2-way radios for communicating with other staff members * Reads, understands, and follows Material Safety Data Sheets and other related documents **Ideal Candidate** * Work cooperatively with others and contribute to a successful team effort * Operate equipment and vehicles in a manner consistent with safety procedures * Communicate effectively with co-workers and the public * Achieve CPR/AED certification within 1 year of hire **Minimum Requirements** * 17 years or older * Have own transportation * Ability to lift 50 lbs. with assistance * Demonstrate ability to: + Be responsible and reliable + Follow verbal and written instructions + Follow City and department policies and procedures + Maintain open communication with supervisors **Physical Demands & Working Conditions** * Environment: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors at City offices, facilities, and recreational areas. Exposure to extreme heat and humidity; temperature swings from indoors to outdoors; extreme noise; vibration; moving mechanical parts; electric shock; fumes and odors of cleaning solutions; dust and toxic substances found in chemicals and cleaning solutions. * Physical: CONTINUOUS walking, reaching, and grasping; lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 10 pounds. FREQUENT standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, and crouching; reaching at and above shoulder height; pushing/pulling, twisting at waist; strong power or pinch grasp; upward and downward flexion of neck, side-to-side turning of neck; lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds; pushing/pulling of objects up to 10 pounds. OCCASIONAL climbing, balancing, crawling, and manipulation of objects and equipment; lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling of objects weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance; lifting and pushing/pulling of objects over 100 pounds with assistance only. * Communication: VISION to see in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to see areas being cleaned, perform maintenance on equipment, prepare work orders and related paperwork, and see Material Safety Data Sheets of toxic materials and chemicals. **Benefits** * Competitive salary of $16.00 per hour * Variable hours, 18-24 hours per week * Must be available weekends and holidays * Opportunities for career growth and professional development * Collaborative and dynamic work environment * Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance **How to Apply** If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about providing excellent customer service and maintaining the cleanliness and safety of a park, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application through our online portal. We look forward to reviewing your application and learning more about your qualifications. **Equal Opportunity Employer** The City of Escondido is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, sex, age, national origin, or sexual orientation. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request. Apply for this job