The Mecosta County Park Commission currently is accepting applications for seasonal employment opportunities.
Positions begin in mid-April and end mid-October. All employees will be working with the public and assisting park guests. Customer service skills are a prerequisite for all positions.
All hourly park positions will be expected to work weekends and holidays, possibly 6 days per week, not normally to exceed 40 hours per week.
The Mecosta County Park Commission has adopted the Mecosta County Board of Commissioners' “Drug Free Work Place Policy.” Each employee must sign and adhere to the policy.
Custodian Typical/Essential Duties:
Cleaning Hours: Restrooms and bathhouses will have a thorough cleaning at least twice a day. Once in the a.m. and again in the p.m. Spot checks shall be made at regular intervals throughout the day. Heavy usage on holidays and busy weekends may require additional cleaning time. Other park buildings will be cleaned as usage demands. Cleaning times will be set by the Park Manager and may be changed as special situations dictate.
Equipment - Supplies - Work Area: The area in each building that is set aside for storage of cleaning and restroom supplies shall be kept clean and orderly at all times. All cleaning equipment shall be kept clean, properly stored, and in good working order at all times. Make sure that enough supplies and equipment are stocked to carry through until the next ordering period.
Tools and Equipment: The proper use of tools and equipment used in the cleaning of the park buildings will be explained to the employee during training, and/or by the Park Manager.
Cleaning Standards: The cleaning standards listed are minimum standards only. A higher degree of cleanliness for the park buildings shall be the goal for custodial personnel. The custodian’s job is such that it will reflect on the overall impressions that a park user will have of the entire park system.
After each task is complete, it shall reflect these qualities:
- Trash containers shall be clean, without soiled areas inside or out, and without any odor.
- All ceilings, walls, partitions, furniture, etc., shall be free of cobwebs, dust, graffiti, fingerprints and streaks inside and outside of the building.
- Floors shall be free of litter, dirt, sand, stains and streaks.
- Mirrors and windows shall be clean, without streaks or film.
- Toilets, urinals and sinks shall be clean and without rust or mineral stains. Underside of unit shall be as clean as top portion.
- Showers shall have clean white grout areas and have no buildup of soap film on walls, floor, or grates.
- Lights, ledges, and fixtures shall be cleaned and polished.
- Doors and doorframes shall be clean and free of fingerprints.
- Outside walks shall be swept and free of litter.
- All buildings shall not only be clean, but fresh smelling and free of objectionable odors.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and the level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list. This position also includes any and all jobs/duties assigned by the Superintendent and his/her designate.
As a potential employee for the Mecosta County Park Commission, it must be understood that the nature of the position may require you, temporarily or permanently, to work in another park and may be transferred to that park at any time.
