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Park Assistant #47875
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City of Virginia Beach
Park Facility Maintenance and Management
Performs and manages maintenance including, but not limited to, trash collection and disposal, shrub trimming, edging, raking, sweeping, power washing, painting, mowing, weed eating, athletic field preparation and custodial services.
Clean and inspect park office, picnic tables, grills, playground equipment, trails, and restroom buildings, to ensure a safe, clean, and attractive park environment.
Conduct inspections of various park amenities to include playgrounds, skate parks, vert ramps, outdoor fitness equipment, shelters, grounds, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, basketball courts, maintenance equipment and facility buildings.
Inform and discuss with supervisor park maintenance and operational issues.
Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to always ensure good conditions.
Assist with maintaining inventory of tools, equipment, vehicles, and cleaning supplies. Assist other city personnel with landscape maintenance, environmental projects, volunteer projects, etc.
Assist with supervising approximately 1-8 part-time or temporary staff at multiple park sites to include hire, schedule, evaluate, and discipline.
Monitor and assist with daily work assignments of staff, community service workers and volunteers.
Assist with training park employees in the use and care of maintenance tools, power equipment, utility vehicles, and city vehicles to ensure safe use.
Report major park rule infractions and issues to supervisor to ensure a safe park environment is maintained at all times.
Assist with shelter reservations and work with event organizers conducting events in the park.
Responsible for attending on-site meetings to ensure that events are planned for park design and capacity.
Monitor the use of recreation equipment and amenities by patrons to ensure it is being used in a safe and correct manner.
Issues sports equipment for general public recreational use.
Practice workplace safety.
Manage and operate skate park and vert ramp, including the educational enforcement of all applicable rules and regulations.
Explain City and department policies regarding conduct while on City Park property with violators to clarify misunderstandings.
Administrative
Responsible for timely and accurate review and submission of timesheets.
Assist with monitoring capital improvement projects.
Monitor shelter reservations and permits daily via ActiveNet database to ensure site is prepared for group.
Our Commitment Work with the best - work for Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation! Join our team and contribute to our 60+ year track record of providing
legendary experiences ! We are dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and protecting our environment. We ensure all residents – regardless of their physical, social, and economic circumstances – can access our programs. By providing enriching and memorable lifelong experiences, we strive to enhance the quality of life for our community by improving the physical and mental well‑being of our residents.
Desired Attributes
Able to keep a positive attitude and foster excellence through your actions, words, and appearance.
Personable and genuine with communication – both written and verbal.
Someone who seeks opportunity to learn and understand the experience of others, creating a collaborative environment for all voices to be heard. Able to embrace differences and individuality to encourage inclusion. Willing to listen with an open mind.
A problem solver who can work through sticking points and difficult conversations, holding yourself and team members to the highest standards of accountability.
Able to find opportunities in challenges, no matter how difficult, finding creative solutions.
Able to model sustainable practices to ensure an environmental conscious and productive culture (Ex: Recycle, reduce waste, optimize resources, and improve processes).
Going to take ownership of your time with the department and strive for excellence.
The City of Virginia Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Customer Service
Industries
Government Administration
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Disability insurance
Tuition assistance
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Park Assistant #47875
role at
City of Virginia Beach
Park Facility Maintenance and Management
Performs and manages maintenance including, but not limited to, trash collection and disposal, shrub trimming, edging, raking, sweeping, power washing, painting, mowing, weed eating, athletic field preparation and custodial services.
Clean and inspect park office, picnic tables, grills, playground equipment, trails, and restroom buildings, to ensure a safe, clean, and attractive park environment.
Conduct inspections of various park amenities to include playgrounds, skate parks, vert ramps, outdoor fitness equipment, shelters, grounds, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, basketball courts, maintenance equipment and facility buildings.
Inform and discuss with supervisor park maintenance and operational issues.
Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to always ensure good conditions.
Assist with maintaining inventory of tools, equipment, vehicles, and cleaning supplies. Assist other city personnel with landscape maintenance, environmental projects, volunteer projects, etc.
Assist with supervising approximately 1-8 part-time or temporary staff at multiple park sites to include hire, schedule, evaluate, and discipline.
Monitor and assist with daily work assignments of staff, community service workers and volunteers.
Assist with training park employees in the use and care of maintenance tools, power equipment, utility vehicles, and city vehicles to ensure safe use.
Report major park rule infractions and issues to supervisor to ensure a safe park environment is maintained at all times.
Assist with shelter reservations and work with event organizers conducting events in the park.
Responsible for attending on-site meetings to ensure that events are planned for park design and capacity.
Monitor the use of recreation equipment and amenities by patrons to ensure it is being used in a safe and correct manner.
Issues sports equipment for general public recreational use.
Practice workplace safety.
Manage and operate skate park and vert ramp, including the educational enforcement of all applicable rules and regulations.
Explain City and department policies regarding conduct while on City Park property with violators to clarify misunderstandings.
Administrative
Responsible for timely and accurate review and submission of timesheets.
Assist with monitoring capital improvement projects.
Monitor shelter reservations and permits daily via ActiveNet database to ensure site is prepared for group.
Our Commitment Work with the best - work for Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation! Join our team and contribute to our 60+ year track record of providing
legendary experiences ! We are dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and protecting our environment. We ensure all residents – regardless of their physical, social, and economic circumstances – can access our programs. By providing enriching and memorable lifelong experiences, we strive to enhance the quality of life for our community by improving the physical and mental well‑being of our residents.
Desired Attributes
Able to keep a positive attitude and foster excellence through your actions, words, and appearance.
Personable and genuine with communication – both written and verbal.
Someone who seeks opportunity to learn and understand the experience of others, creating a collaborative environment for all voices to be heard. Able to embrace differences and individuality to encourage inclusion. Willing to listen with an open mind.
A problem solver who can work through sticking points and difficult conversations, holding yourself and team members to the highest standards of accountability.
Able to find opportunities in challenges, no matter how difficult, finding creative solutions.
Able to model sustainable practices to ensure an environmental conscious and productive culture (Ex: Recycle, reduce waste, optimize resources, and improve processes).
Going to take ownership of your time with the department and strive for excellence.
The City of Virginia Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Customer Service
Industries
Government Administration
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Disability insurance
Tuition assistance
#J-18808-Ljbffr