City of Virginia Beach ยท 4 hours ago
Park Assistant #47875
Virginia Beach, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe City of Virginia Beach is seeking a Park Assistant to assist with the overall supervision, operation, and maintenance of major park sites. The role involves performing maintenance tasks, supervising part-time staff, and ensuring a safe and clean park environment for the community.
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Hiring Manager
Melinda C.
Responsibilities
Assists with the overall supervision, operation, and maintenance of assigned major park sites
Performs and manages maintenance including, but not limited to, trash collection and disposal, shrub trimming, edging, raking, sweeping, power washing, painting, mowing, weed eating, athletic field preparation and custodial services
Clean and inspect park office, picnic tables, grills, playground equipment, trails, and restroom buildings, to ensure a safe, clean, and attractive park environment
Conduct inspections of various park amenities to include playgrounds, skate parks, vert ramps, outdoor fitness equipment, shelters, grounds, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits and basketball courts, maintenance equipment and facility buildings
Inform and discuss with supervisor park maintenance and operational issues
Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to always ensure good conditions
Assist with maintaining inventory of tools, equipment, vehicles, and cleaning supplies
Assist other city personnel with landscape maintenance, environmental projects, volunteer projects, etc
Assist with supervising approximately 1-8 part-time or temporary staff at multiple park sites to include hire, schedule, evaluate, and discipline
Monitor and assist with daily work assignments of staff, community service workers and volunteers
Assist with training park employees in the use and care of maintenance tools, power equipment, utility vehicles, and city vehicles to ensure safe use
Report major park rule infractions and issues to supervisor to ensure a safe park environment is maintained at all times
Assist with shelter reservations and work with event organizers conducting events in the park
Responsible for attending on-site meetings to ensure that events are planned for park design and capacity
Monitor the use of recreation equipment and amenities by patrons to ensure it is being used in a safe and correct manner
Issues sports equipment for general public recreational use
Practice's workplace safety
Manage and operate skate park and vert ramp, including the educational enforcement of all applicable rules and regulations
Explain City and department policies regarding conduct while on City Park property with violators to clarify misunderstandings
Responsible for timely and accurate review and submission of time sheets
Assist with monitoring capital improvement projects
Monitor shelter reservations and permits daily via ActiveNet database to ensure site is prepared for group
Qualification
Required
Assists with the overall supervision, operation, and maintenance of assigned major park sites
Performs and manages maintenance including, but not limited to, trash collection and disposal, shrub trimming, edging, raking, sweeping, power washing, painting, mowing, weed eating, athletic field preparation and custodial services
Clean and inspect park office, picnic tables, grills, playground equipment, trails, and restroom buildings, to ensure a safe, clean, and attractive park environment
Conduct inspections of various park amenities to include playgrounds, skate parks, vert ramps, outdoor fitness equipment, shelters, grounds, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits and basketball courts, maintenance equipment and facility buildings
Inform and discuss with supervisor park maintenance and operational issues
Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to always ensure good conditions
Assist with maintaining inventory of tools, equipment, vehicles, and cleaning supplies
Assist other city personnel with landscape maintenance, environmental projects, volunteer projects, etc
Assist with supervising approximately 1-8 part-time or temporary staff at multiple park sites to include hire, schedule, evaluate, and discipline
Monitor and assist with daily work assignments of staff, community service workers and volunteers
Assist with training park employees in the use and care of maintenance tools, power equipment, utility vehicles, and city vehicles to ensure safe use
Report major park rule infractions and issues to supervisor to ensure a safe park environment is maintained at all times
Assist with shelter reservations and work with event organizers conducting events in the park
Responsible for attending on-site meetings to ensure that events are planned for park design and capacity
Monitor the use of recreation equipment and amenities by patrons to ensure it is being used in a safe and correct manner
Issues sports equipment for general public recreational use
Practice's workplace safety
Manage and operate skate park and vert ramp, including the educational enforcement of all applicable rules and regulations
Explain City and department policies regarding conduct while on City Park property with violators to clarify misunderstandings
Responsible for timely and accurate review and submission of time sheets
Assist with monitoring capital improvement projects
Monitor shelter reservations and permits daily via ActiveNet database to ensure site is prepared for group
Able to keep a positive attitude and foster excellence through your actions, words, and appearance
Personable and genuine with your communication- both written and verbal
Someone who seeks opportunity to learn and understand the experience of others, creating a collaborative environment for all voices to be heard
Able to embrace differences and individuality to encourage inclusion
Willing to listen with an open mind
A problem solver who can work through sticking points and difficult conversations, holding yourself and team members to the highest standards of accountability
Able to find opportunities in challenges, no matter how difficult, finding creative solutions
Able to model sustainable practices to ensure an environmental conscious and productive culture (Ex: Recycle, reduce waste, optimize resources, and improve processes)
Going to take ownership of your time with the department and strive for excellence
Company
City of Virginia Beach
City of Virginia Beach is a one among the tourist attraction in United States due to coastal line bordering the city.
Founded in 1963Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Carlos Aiken
Deputy Chief Technology Officer
Bojan Duric
Chief Data Officer
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