Mecosta County Parks - Paris Park is searching for a Day Ranger/Driver to begin working as soon as possible and help the park finish the season through October 9. This candidate reports to the Park Manager or Office Manager and be willing to assist in other park positions, such as Office Ranger and/or Grounds Maintenance Ranger. This person addresses and reports any situations that may require attention, such as speeding, noise, complaints, malfunctioning equipment, damaged or missing park property to the Park Manager or Office Manager.
The employee must be 18 years old or older and able to obtain a Chauffeur's License (cost reimbursed). Applicant should be a self-motivator and demonstrate good customer service and communication skills. Applicant should have knowledge and be capable of performing basic maintenance and landscaping duties. Applicant must have the ability to stand for extended periods (6-8 hours) and agreeable to working in all outdoor weather conditions including heat, humidity, rain, cold, dark, and environments with insects and wildlife presence. Both inside and outside of the park boundaries, whether in uniform or not, the employee is expected to remain professional in dress and demeanor. Applicant must be able to lift 35 pounds and perform frequent bending, reaching, lifting, twisting and repetitive motion.
Employees will be required to work weekends and holidays. A standard workweek consists of up to forty hours per week, five days a week, with two days off per week. Work schedules, days off and break periods are determined by the Park Manager or Office Manager. An employee may besent home during slow business periods or inclement weather.
Typical/Essential Duties include:
- Promotes a welcoming and family-friendly environment including providing directions, information, clarifications and assistance to park visitors.
- Operates and performs basic preventative maintenance on park equipment including riding mowers, push mowers, string trimmers, backpack blowers, tractors and utility vehicles, in accordance with safety procedures.
- Cleans and performs basic maintenance on shelters, restrooms and other park facilities.
- Removes litter and debris from facilities and public areas and empties trash containers using utility vehicles and equipment.
- Administers and retrieves watercraft rentals after processed within the park office.
- Provides additional picnic tables, trash barrels, grills and recreation equipment as needed.
- Must have knowledge of the Park Commission rules and regulations to assist in the safe and controlled operations of the park, including regular park patrol assignments and issuing of rule violation notices.
- Handles and records minor complaints, such as barking dogs, facilities out of order, maintenance problems and so on.
- Completes regular campsite checks and prepares sites for arrivals.
- Maintains awareness of surroundings for guest safety and reports any concerns to management.
- Assists in emergency situations including medical incidents, severe weather events, evacuations, lost persons, and writing of incident reports.
- Maintains proper uniform and appearance standards.
- Resolves guest concerns calmly and professionally.
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned by management.
