Salary: $13.35 HourlyLocation : Multiple locations, LAJob Type: Full Time Non-ExemptJob Number: CMPA2024Department: Park OperationsOpening Date: 05/31/2024Closing Date: 6/14/2024 4:59 PM CentralFLSA: Non-ExemptGeneral Summary General Summary: The Community Park Facility Attendant is usually assigned specifically to one BREC community park ensuring the facility conditions provide an opportunity for a positive experience. This person is a resource of information for the public to answer questions regarding park facts, rules, rentals, and the park system. He/she will provide onsite presence as patrolling the site regularly. Work also involves the operation of a variety of light to specialized equipment performing needed custodial and maintenance services such as cleaning restrooms, and site furnishings picking up litter; maintain/inspect playgrounds; mow; trim; prune; water and weed. May assist other departments in posting reservation notices at various facilities. Requirements and Job Specifications Education Required: High school graduation or equivalent.Preferred:Vocational diploma or Associate Degree Area of Study (major) Preferred: Horticulture, agronomy, park operations, sports turf maintenance, or related field License(s) Required: Valid LA Class E Drivers License Years Relevant Work Experience Required: 2 Years relevant work experience performing repair and maintenance work. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be consideredPreferred:5 or more years of related experience in a public outdoor/recreation setting.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of basic principles, practices, equipment, tools, and materials as they relate to the general custodial and maintenance of parks and facilities related to assigned area.
- Strong interpersonal skills and positive image required to project positive image for BREC and the Community Park
- Skill in the operation of hand tools & variety of commercial type equipment involved in grounds maintenance
- Strong interpersonal skills are required.
- Must have a positive attitude with the willingness and desire to learn new skills
- Mechanical aptitude is required.
- Ability to read and write the English language and relay to public information about BREC's programs and facilities
- Ability to adjust to changing work demands, procedures, technology, and/or priorities
- Ability to perform manual and skilled labor in various weather conditions
- Ability to work well with minimal supervision
- Ability to lift 100 lbs., occasionally
- Ability to follow simple oral & written instructions
- Ability to maintain and establish effective working relationships with other employees and the public
- Ability to project a positive image to the public for BREC.
Functions and Duties Essential Functions and Duties:
- Communicates information to the public about BREC programs, facilities, rules, athletic fields, and park amenities.
- Maintains and updates informational boards, kiosks, and post reservation signs for public.
- Inspects and patrols parks, recognizes and responds to needed maintenance and patron's needs.
- Insures safety of site by removing hazards and communicating with supervisor, Park Rangers, and/or law enforcement authorities as needed regarding unsafe situations and or conditions.
- Keeps site clean at all times with experience performing repair and maintenance work in public outdoor/recreational setting.
- Ability to prioritize, inspect work, organize with other workers, and communicate with supervisor regarding needed maintenance and or supplies.
- Performs all functions of grounds maintenance (mowing, edging, blowing, weed eating, trash removal, restroom cleaning, and all other duties as assigned.)
- Operates commercial type riding mowers, utility vehicles, trailers, pressure washers, trimmers, blowers, and other related grounds maintenance equipment to maintain parks.
- Cleans, maintains, prepares equipment for operations. (Washes, sweeps, fuels, lubricates, preventative maintenance, etc.)
- Inspects, repairs, and maintains records
- Maintains playground equipment
- Maintains and prepares ballfields for practice and games.
- Cuts tree limbs, prunes shrubs, maintains landscape beds, lake maintenance
- May occasionally perform maintenance from a boat
- Operates a variety of machinery (see equipment)
- Other duties as assigned.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor. Supplemental Information Hours Worked: Will vary as site work load requires, but generally a 40-hour week of rotating days based on the season; lunch break daily; overtime as required. (Hours will be a maximum of 29 hours as assigned for part-time personnel).Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. If you do not complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, or etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement, your application will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy.An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check, Motor Vehicle Records check, drug screen and physical. If you have any questions or concerns, please email ...@brec.org or call (225) ###-####.2024 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITSHEALTH INSURANCE: Comprehensive medical benefits including HMO, PPO, and Blue Saver (Qualified High Deductible High Savings Account) and options are provided through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is effective the first of the month, following two months of employment, a (2 month waiting period). Employee cost per month for HMO: $175.43 - employee only; $597.45 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $962.52 - family. Employee cost per month for PPO: $375.23 - employee only; $975.50 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent 162.68.57 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $290.49 - family. BREC also offers voluntary insurance plans: Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance (Accident, Cancer/Critical Care, Long and Short-term Disability, Term and Whole Life).LIFE INSURANCE: All full-time employees are insured under a Group Term-Life Insurance policy through Equitable Life Insurance Company a subsidiary of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is subject to decrease at age 65 and 70. There is no cost to the employee except for salaries more than $50,000 which are subject to the imputed income clause under the IRS regulations. Coverage is effective immediately.RETIREMENT SYSTEM: BREC contributions to the City-Parish Employees' Retirement System for each employee amount to 40.32% of salary. Employees contribute at the rate of 9.5%. Retirement contributions are tax deferred. Personal contributions are kept on account and refunded if employees leave BREC before their retirement. Additional benefit opportunities are available after 25 years through the DROP program. BREC also offers a Supplemental Retirement DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN through payroll deduction.HOLIDAYS: BREC employees receive twelve (12) paid holidays per year.SICK LEAVE: BREC employees accumulate sick leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 30 days of continuous employment.ANNUAL LEAVE: BREC employees earn annual leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increased based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 90 days of continuous employment.FULL-TIME STATUS: Upon completion of a six-month probationary periods and approval of supervisor, full-time status will be achieved.EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS: BREC full-time employees can take advantage of a generous discount. Some restrictions may apply. See the discount policy for more details.EAP: BREC's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is administered by Hidalgo Health Associates. They EAP helps employees and their family members resolve personal or work-related problems.CREDIT UNION: BREC employees are eligible to join the City Federal Credit Union and/or Pelican State Credit Union and enlist in payroll deduction plan. Direct deposit to the Credit Union is also available.FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS: BREC is a qualifying employer for public service loan forgiveness. Employees who have Federal Direct Loans and have made 120 payments on the Federal Direct Loans (after October 1, 2007) may be eligible for the remaining loan balance to be forgiven. LA START: This 529 Qualified Tuition savings plan may be open on behalf of a named Beneficiary by anyone, including legal entities, provided that the Account Owner or the Beneficiary is a resident of Louisiana. Account Owners may save at their own pace, in amounts they can afford.FSA: BREC offers an FSA that allows employees to contribute a portion of their regular earnings before taxes. Distributions from the account must be used to reimburse the employee for qualified expenses related to medical and dental services.SUPPLEMENT BENEFITS: BREC offers voluntary benefits through AFLAC or Colonial Life. Those benefits include accident insurance, critical care, life, LTD and STD.BREC reserves the right to at any time and from time to time to modify or amend, in whole or in part, any or all of the provisions of the benefit package.*Commissioned Approved Benefits Effective January 1, 2024*01 Do you have a valid Louisiana driver's license?
02 If so, which class?
- Class A CDL
- Class B
- Class C
- Class D
- Class E
03 Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalency certificate?
04 Do you have experience using hand and power tools?
05 Do you have experience performing repair and maintenance work in a public outdoor/recreation setting?
06 Are you available to work overtime, if required?
07 Check all of the equipment that you know how to operate .
- Back Hoe
- Bobcat
- Riding Mower
- Tractor with Grading Blade
- None of the above
Required Question