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Part-time Park Assistant / Leisure Services
Government Jobs, Athens, Georgia, United States, 30601
Park Assistant
Now accepting applications for Middle Oconee Parks through 09/03/2025. Now accepting applications for Athletics through 09/08/2025. Now accepting applications for Memorial Park / Bear Hollow Zoo through 09/11/2025. Park Assistant applications are active for 90 days and may be considered for any location of interest that becomes available, even if it is not listed above. When asked in this application, please check all parks and or facilities in which you have interest in order to be considered for other vacancies in the next 90 days. The purpose of this position varies to include collection of fees, greeting and providing park information to the general public, and assisting in the maintenance, inspections, enforcement, operations, programs, office tasks, light cleaning, and other areas assigned in either a park or facility. Work schedules are typically Fridays from 8:00am to 1:00pm, and Saturdays and Sundays between 8:00 am and 5:30 pm for Bear Hollow Zoo; approximately three days per week, up to 8 hours per shift, typically between the hours of sunrise to sunset for Middle Oconee Parks; various hours between Monday-Friday 8am-9pm, Saturdays 8am-3pm, and Sundays 1pm-6pm for Tennis Center; the park is open Tuesday - Sunday, closed Mondays, at the height of the season the park is open 7:00am - 9:00pm for Sandy Creek Park; this position is scheduled for 24 hours per week, typically worked as three 8-hour shifts for Trails and Open Space; various shifts Monday-Friday 8 am-9 pm, Saturdays 9 am-6 pm and Sundays 2 pm-6 pm for Aaron Heard Park; 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturdays, and/or 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sundays. Weekday hours vary for Bishop Park; weekends, Monday-Sunday, hours vary, nights/weekends/holidays included for Memorial Walker Park. High School education and customer service or cash handling experience is required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. Must possess a valid driver's license. The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Provides routine maintenance assistance including litter pick-up in and around facilities, pulls trash cans, cleaning of restrooms, and other light cleaning. Greets and provides facility information to the general public in person and by telephone. Collects registration, rental and/or entrance fees. Takes reservations and assists with similar administrative duties. Stays abreast of issues and happenings at the assigned location and serves as a public relations officer for the facility or park. Performs routine inspections of facility and park grounds and equipment, and performs minor repairs. Reports any larger needed repairs or concerns. Inventories and maintains equipment and supplies. Enforces rules and regulations and assists with problems the public may encounter. Resolves problems that may arise in a proactive and professional manner. Assists with set-up, execution and/or breakdown for various meetings, events and programs. Ensures safety of all patrons and personal property. Performs facility opening and closing procedures as needed. Maintains records and prepares daily reports including revenue reports, attendance reports, etc. Performs other duties as assigned. Additional duties when assigned to Bear Hollow Zoo include performing animal care and enrichment duties as assigned for a collection of captive mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Prepares animal diets and cleans and maintains enclosures and exhibits. Supervises animal care volunteers and directs volunteer projects. Administers prescribed medications as assigned by veterinary staff. Performs zoo improvement and repair projects, including exhibit repairs. Maintains animal records and keeper reports. Uses hand tools and power tools to perform maintenance activities. Attends meetings to ensure best practices in the care and husbandry of the live animal collection. Assists with zoo educational programs as needed. Additional duties when assigned to Athletics include performing daily maintenance on ball fields to include dragging, watering, and repairing high traffic areas. Prepare ball fields and turf fields for recreational programming and special events. This includes but is not limited to: dragging, marking, lining, chalking, painting, setting up scoreboards and turning on lights as needed for baseball, softball, tee ball, soccer, football, rugby, ultimate Frisbee, and any other activities. Operate heavy machinery including ball field groomers, utility vehicles, blowers, edgers, and shop vacuums. Assist in performing minor field renovations and extended field repair work. Assist programmers and user groups with additional requests pertaining to setup and breakdown of scheduled activities. Ensure shelter and field rentals are properly executed. Additional duties when assigned to Middle Oconee River Parks include detailed inspections of parks and remote areas, cleans and restocks park bathrooms, pulls trashcans, and performs work orders and minor repairs. Work can include janitorial service, hanging trail cameras, retrieving and reviewing data from trail cameras, blowing, trimming, watering plants, pruning, and litter pick-up. Occasional use of small hand tools, including gas and electric-powered tools, to perform maintenance activities. Hikes frequently both on and off trail through thick brush and uneven terrain. Performs bi-weekly and monthly site inspections of buildings and properties. Assists with workdays and projects by training and supervising volunteers, managing tool inventories, and handling waivers and labor tracking. Facilitating recreational programs in parks. Encourages compliance with codes, rules, and laws for parks and properties. Additional duties when assigned to Sandy Creek Park include assuming responsibility for all aspects of rental operations including equipment rental and maintenance of the equipment. Performs lake safety operations and monitors park for unsafe activities and equipment. Prepares daily reports on statistics and revenue generated. Greets and provides information to park patrons at the gate house and as necessary throughout the park. Balances cash for deposits and makes deposits as required. Additional duties when assigned to Trails and Open Space include collecting trash along trails and in remote areas, conducts litter pick up, pulls trashcans, and performs minor repairs as needed. Performs mowing, blowing, trimming, edging, cutting, pruning and cleaning of facilities. Uses small tools, including a chainsaw, to perform maintenance activities. Controls weeds, kudzu, privet and other invasive vegetation. Performs bi-weekly and monthly site inspections of trails and properties using GPS. Oversees volunteer workdays and projects by training and supervising volunteers, managing tool inventories, and handling waivers and labor tracking. Additional duties when assigned to Memorial Park include opening/closing park, answering phones, preparing rental facilities and cleaning afterwards, cash handling, performing weekend cleaning and park maintenance. Additional duties when assigned to Community Centers Aaron Heard Park, Lay Park, and Howard Park include providing basic administrative support to facility staff. Ensure building interior spaces are clean and related equipment is in good working condition. Ensure facility, grounds and shelter rentals are properly executed. Provide general supervision of self-directed activities in the facility and on the grounds. Assists programmers with daily activities as needed. Additional duties when assigned to Sandy Creek Nature Center include performing park improvement and repair projects, including exhibit repairs. Performs mowing, blowing, trimming, edging, cutting, pruning and cleaning of facilities. Uses small tools, including a chainsaw, to perform maintenance activities. Controls weeds, kudzu, privet and other invasive vegetation. Assists with animal care duties, including working with live reptiles. Knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of assigned division in the Leisure Services Department. Knowledge of management and recreational practices, policies, and procedures as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities. Knowledge of all applicable laws, ordinances, policies, standards and regulations pertaining to the duties and responsibilities of the job. Ability to effectively communicate and interact with subordinates, management, employees, members of the general public and all other groups involved in the activities of the Athens - Clarke County Government as they relate to the Leisure Services department. Ability to use of soil preparation tools, pruning tools, sprayer and spreaders, power tools, irrigation tools, landscape supplies, and safety equipment. Ability to effectively handle human relations and technical subjects. Ability to handle the required mathematical calculations. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Now accepting applications for Middle Oconee Parks through 09/03/2025. Now accepting applications for Athletics through 09/08/2025. Now accepting applications for Memorial Park / Bear Hollow Zoo through 09/11/2025. Park Assistant applications are active for 90 days and may be considered for any location of interest that becomes available, even if it is not listed above. When asked in this application, please check all parks and or facilities in which you have interest in order to be considered for other vacancies in the next 90 days. The purpose of this position varies to include collection of fees, greeting and providing park information to the general public, and assisting in the maintenance, inspections, enforcement, operations, programs, office tasks, light cleaning, and other areas assigned in either a park or facility. Work schedules are typically Fridays from 8:00am to 1:00pm, and Saturdays and Sundays between 8:00 am and 5:30 pm for Bear Hollow Zoo; approximately three days per week, up to 8 hours per shift, typically between the hours of sunrise to sunset for Middle Oconee Parks; various hours between Monday-Friday 8am-9pm, Saturdays 8am-3pm, and Sundays 1pm-6pm for Tennis Center; the park is open Tuesday - Sunday, closed Mondays, at the height of the season the park is open 7:00am - 9:00pm for Sandy Creek Park; this position is scheduled for 24 hours per week, typically worked as three 8-hour shifts for Trails and Open Space; various shifts Monday-Friday 8 am-9 pm, Saturdays 9 am-6 pm and Sundays 2 pm-6 pm for Aaron Heard Park; 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturdays, and/or 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sundays. Weekday hours vary for Bishop Park; weekends, Monday-Sunday, hours vary, nights/weekends/holidays included for Memorial Walker Park. High School education and customer service or cash handling experience is required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. Must possess a valid driver's license. The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Provides routine maintenance assistance including litter pick-up in and around facilities, pulls trash cans, cleaning of restrooms, and other light cleaning. Greets and provides facility information to the general public in person and by telephone. Collects registration, rental and/or entrance fees. Takes reservations and assists with similar administrative duties. Stays abreast of issues and happenings at the assigned location and serves as a public relations officer for the facility or park. Performs routine inspections of facility and park grounds and equipment, and performs minor repairs. Reports any larger needed repairs or concerns. Inventories and maintains equipment and supplies. Enforces rules and regulations and assists with problems the public may encounter. Resolves problems that may arise in a proactive and professional manner. Assists with set-up, execution and/or breakdown for various meetings, events and programs. Ensures safety of all patrons and personal property. Performs facility opening and closing procedures as needed. Maintains records and prepares daily reports including revenue reports, attendance reports, etc. Performs other duties as assigned. Additional duties when assigned to Bear Hollow Zoo include performing animal care and enrichment duties as assigned for a collection of captive mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Prepares animal diets and cleans and maintains enclosures and exhibits. Supervises animal care volunteers and directs volunteer projects. Administers prescribed medications as assigned by veterinary staff. Performs zoo improvement and repair projects, including exhibit repairs. Maintains animal records and keeper reports. Uses hand tools and power tools to perform maintenance activities. Attends meetings to ensure best practices in the care and husbandry of the live animal collection. Assists with zoo educational programs as needed. Additional duties when assigned to Athletics include performing daily maintenance on ball fields to include dragging, watering, and repairing high traffic areas. Prepare ball fields and turf fields for recreational programming and special events. This includes but is not limited to: dragging, marking, lining, chalking, painting, setting up scoreboards and turning on lights as needed for baseball, softball, tee ball, soccer, football, rugby, ultimate Frisbee, and any other activities. Operate heavy machinery including ball field groomers, utility vehicles, blowers, edgers, and shop vacuums. Assist in performing minor field renovations and extended field repair work. Assist programmers and user groups with additional requests pertaining to setup and breakdown of scheduled activities. Ensure shelter and field rentals are properly executed. Additional duties when assigned to Middle Oconee River Parks include detailed inspections of parks and remote areas, cleans and restocks park bathrooms, pulls trashcans, and performs work orders and minor repairs. Work can include janitorial service, hanging trail cameras, retrieving and reviewing data from trail cameras, blowing, trimming, watering plants, pruning, and litter pick-up. Occasional use of small hand tools, including gas and electric-powered tools, to perform maintenance activities. Hikes frequently both on and off trail through thick brush and uneven terrain. Performs bi-weekly and monthly site inspections of buildings and properties. Assists with workdays and projects by training and supervising volunteers, managing tool inventories, and handling waivers and labor tracking. Facilitating recreational programs in parks. Encourages compliance with codes, rules, and laws for parks and properties. Additional duties when assigned to Sandy Creek Park include assuming responsibility for all aspects of rental operations including equipment rental and maintenance of the equipment. Performs lake safety operations and monitors park for unsafe activities and equipment. Prepares daily reports on statistics and revenue generated. Greets and provides information to park patrons at the gate house and as necessary throughout the park. Balances cash for deposits and makes deposits as required. Additional duties when assigned to Trails and Open Space include collecting trash along trails and in remote areas, conducts litter pick up, pulls trashcans, and performs minor repairs as needed. Performs mowing, blowing, trimming, edging, cutting, pruning and cleaning of facilities. Uses small tools, including a chainsaw, to perform maintenance activities. Controls weeds, kudzu, privet and other invasive vegetation. Performs bi-weekly and monthly site inspections of trails and properties using GPS. Oversees volunteer workdays and projects by training and supervising volunteers, managing tool inventories, and handling waivers and labor tracking. Additional duties when assigned to Memorial Park include opening/closing park, answering phones, preparing rental facilities and cleaning afterwards, cash handling, performing weekend cleaning and park maintenance. Additional duties when assigned to Community Centers Aaron Heard Park, Lay Park, and Howard Park include providing basic administrative support to facility staff. Ensure building interior spaces are clean and related equipment is in good working condition. Ensure facility, grounds and shelter rentals are properly executed. Provide general supervision of self-directed activities in the facility and on the grounds. Assists programmers with daily activities as needed. Additional duties when assigned to Sandy Creek Nature Center include performing park improvement and repair projects, including exhibit repairs. Performs mowing, blowing, trimming, edging, cutting, pruning and cleaning of facilities. Uses small tools, including a chainsaw, to perform maintenance activities. Controls weeds, kudzu, privet and other invasive vegetation. Assists with animal care duties, including working with live reptiles. Knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of assigned division in the Leisure Services Department. Knowledge of management and recreational practices, policies, and procedures as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities. Knowledge of all applicable laws, ordinances, policies, standards and regulations pertaining to the duties and responsibilities of the job. Ability to effectively communicate and interact with subordinates, management, employees, members of the general public and all other groups involved in the activities of the Athens - Clarke County Government as they relate to the Leisure Services department. Ability to use of soil preparation tools, pruning tools, sprayer and spreaders, power tools, irrigation tools, landscape supplies, and safety equipment. Ability to effectively handle human relations and technical subjects. Ability to handle the required mathematical calculations. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.