Parks Custodian Assistant (Part-Time)

Job Summary

Independent of direct supervision, and primarily on weekends and during special events, is responsible for refuse (trash) removal and disposal from all city parks and park grounds, to include the clubhouse and main office. Inspection of the park facilities and grounds to insure it is free of all debris and damage.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.

• Responsible for keeping assigned parks facilities and grounds clean and orderly from trash and debris. Removal, transporting and disposal of all trash and debris.
• Perform a variety of custodial duties as assigned.
• May supervise inmates during the custodial tasks. May assist in other departments as needed; may operate equipment; maintains and cleans shop to ensure work area is free of debris and possible safety hazards.
• Operates two-way radios to send and receive messages.
• May perform building maintenance duties as requested.
• Attend safety meetings to review proper operation of equipment and receive updated information on changes in procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned or upon request.
• This job requires work to be done on weekends.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Guidelines
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:

Education/Training
Must have high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Experience
N/A

Licenses or Certifications Required
Must have valid drivers license

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required in order to successfully perform the assigned duties of the position:

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials and equipment used in janitorial and minor building maintenance work. Organization and operational procedures of maintenance shop of the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Safety rules and procedures.
• Policies, rules and regulations of the City of Phenix City.

Ability to:

• Read in order to comprehend operator and reference manuals, directives, gauges and indicators.
• Write in order to prepare non-complex forms and records.
• Verbally communicate in order to converse with supervisors, crewmembers and co-workers regarding work related activities.
• Count add and subtract numbers to select appropriate size tools and possibly determine correct amount of fluids to be used.
• Follow instructions and efficiently complete tasks.
• Exercise judgment, particularly in tasks involving safety of self and others or efficiency of operations.
• Work as member of a team.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Physical Demands & Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations needed to perform the essential duties of this position.

Environment: Indoors as well as Outdoors depending on event.

Physical Demands: See accompanying page for details

Key Working Relationship: Parks and Rec Staff and Citizens

Applications for this position will be accepted until a pool of 20 applications is received or the position is filled, whichever comes first. Current city employees wishing to apply should send Internal Job Application provided by the Human Resources Department to the HR Director by the deadline stated. (A courtesy copy will be sent to the employee’s department head.)

Applications can be found online (download an application) or picked up at the City of Phenix City Human Resources Department:
1200 8th Avenue
Phenix City, AL 36867
Ph: 334 448-2706

Applications are available for pick up and drop Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET. You may also email your completed application with the required supporting documents.