PARK ATTENDANT III 4200

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under supervision, an employee in this class participates in the performance of a variety of grounds and buildings maintenance activities in municipal parks and recreation areas. Positions in this class also involve the supervision of seasonal personnel responsible for performing a variety of maintenance activities and collecting boat rental, parking and other special fees. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Supervises seasonal personnel at one or more parks and participates in the performance of grounds maintenance activities such as raking, mowing grass and picking up litter;

Supervises and participates in routine custodial duties;

Supervises and participates in the directing of traffic;

Oversees and participates in the collection of fees for boat rentals, parking and other special fees;

Prepares revenue reports and bank deposits for review by a Park Supervisor.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of park rules and regulations; good knowledge of available park facilities; some knowledge of standard tools and practices used in general labor work; ability to make mathematical computations accurately and with reasonable speed; ability to assign and supervise the work of seasonal personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; skill in the use of common hand tools; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either:

(a) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one (1) year supervisory experience in groundskeeping or maintenance work; or

(b) Two (2) seasons experience as a Park Attendant II.

NOTE: Additional education beyond high school may be substituted for the above experience on a year-for-year basis.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license at the time of appointment. License must be maintained throughout employment in this title. Type of license will be determined by the appointing authority with respect to the type of vehicle to be operated

R11/01/01

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Non-Competitive

Review 7/23/15