Extra Part Time Park Guard

BOROUGH OF CHAMBERSBURG

POSITION OPENING

RATE OF PAY: $20.55

PLACE OF WORK: Aquatic Center Park Area

HOURS OF WORK: Varies

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Performs a wide variety of tasks in policing and maintaining park areas and facilities; does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class follows an established routine in safeguarding park equipment and facilities against possible loss or damage from theft or other causes. A Park Guard must also enforce Borough park rules and regulations, provide the public with a wide variety of information regarding park and recreation facilities, and solve day-to-day problems without immediate supervision. General supervision is received from the Recreation Superintendent who occasionally confers with the incumbent on unusual or particularly difficult situations.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Ability to readily acquire working knowledge of departmental regulations, Borough ordinances and State statutes pertaining to municipal parks; some working knowledge of modern park and building maintenance practices and procedures; ability to anticipate and solve problems on a daily basis; ability to establish and maintain good public relations; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; willingness and physical ability to walk extensively, and perform outdoor duties under varying work and climatic conditions; good physical condition. Must have current drivers license with a clean driving record prior to hire for no less than 3 years.

Some public contact work and preferably completion of a standard high school course; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledges, skills and abilities.