Broward County, Florida Looking for Parks Aide – Part Time 19 – Deerfield Island Park at Deerfield Beach, FL  Full Time

Performs a variety of park maintenance and program implementation activities at assigned facilities.

Assists skilled trades staff based on area of assignment.

This position may be required to work at Deerfield Island Park on Weekends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. operating our patron shuttle. The Parks Aide should be comfortable working outside, on the water, and have prior boating experience.

This class works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Preferences:
Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Prior boating experience (small boats) is preferred.

Additional Information:
All candidates must complete an extensive ten (10) year work history verification and criminal background check which includes post-offer physical examination, clearing of DCF’s Affidavit of Good Moral Character (). Ability to maintain authorization to operate a county vehicle/equipment.

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Interacts with the public and other County employees in order to give directions or information, explains work activities/procedures, identifies service needs, and/or resolves day-to-day operational issues; collects fees and operates a cash register or point of sale software based on area of assignment.

Maintains a variety of park, grounds, landscape areas, and/or athletic fields in order to ensure that the areas are presentable, clean, and safe; cleans offices, break rooms, restrooms, recreation centers/halls, pavilions, tables/chairs, and related areas/facilities in order to provide a clean, sanitary, and safe environment for work/recreation.

Inspects park facilities, including play areas, buildings, parking areas, in order to ensure a safe work and recreation environment for employees and the public; performs a variety of facility maintenance work in order to ensure a clean, safe, sanitary environment for the public and County employees.

Sets up and takes down temporary facilities for meetings and special activities and events in order to provide a safe, comfortable location for special events/activities.

Picks up and delivers a variety of items to appropriate locations in order to ensure supplies and materials are available where and when needed and/or delivers mail.

Performs related work as assigned.

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery; toxic/caustic chemicals.

County Core Competencies

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Emergency Management Responsibilities

County-wide Employee Responsibilities