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Employment Opportunities Fleet Mechanic Fieldhouse Staff Posted: 23 November 2010 Department: Highland Parks and Recreation Starting Wage: $7.25/hour Application Review: On-going Until Position Filled Position Starts: Immediately Contact: Angie Gora, Recreation Director 219/838-0114 JOB OVERVIEW: • Supervise Fieldhouse and Lincoln Center Facilities • Check Identification of Patrons • Verify Non?Resident User Fees • Assist with Setting up for Basketball, Volleyball, Open Gym, etc. • Respond to Emotional, Medical, and Behavioral Issues • Maintain Regular Communication with Full?Time Staff • Mandatory Meetings held Once a Month • Other Duties as Assigned POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must possess the following skills: assertiveness, excellent written and verbal communication and ability to manage conflict. Ideal candidates will possess current certification for First Aid, AED, and CPR. Parks Employment Application Janitor (this is an Anticipated Vacancy) Posted: 23 November 2010 Wage: $7.25 per hour Date Posted: 11/23/10 Closing Date: 12/3/10 JOB OVERVIEW: Under the immediate supervision of the Recreation Director, responsible for the facility needs of the Lincoln Center building, parking area, and areas adjacent to the Lincoln Center. Responsible for exemplifying professional demeanor and customer service skills. Part-time position, 20-30 hours per week. Responsible for performing general cleaning, room set-ups, and light maintenance. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Represents Highland Parks and Recreation in the most positive manner with current staff, Park Board and Town Council Officials, and the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of staff and other customers of our service. Learns and uses operating practices of the Highland Parks and Recreation Department. • Upholds our mission “to enrich the lives of our residents by providing leisure facilities, programs and services in a clean and safe environment for all ages.” • Attends monthly staff meetings. • Inspects assigned centers, assesses the working condition of equipment to ensure effective operations that meet the goals and objectives of the program activities. • Provides visible patrols in an attempt to prevent incidents and accidents within the Lincoln Center and surrounding property. • Prepare rooms for meetings by setting-up tables and chairs. • Clean rooms after meetings by wiping down tables, vacuuming, spot cleaning carpet, mopping tile floors. • Breakdown tables and chairs after meetings are completed. Assesses the condition of the rooms and reports any damages to the Recreation Director via “Janitor’s Duty Log.” • Cleans restrooms: toilets, sinks, floors, mirrors, takes out trash, replenishes supplies (toilet paper, dish soap, etc.) • Empties trash cans and properly places trash in the designated dumpsters. • Cleans windows, dusts glass cases & window sills, etc. • Change light bulbs, complete minor repairs to doors, unclog toilets, adjust dripping faucets, etc. • Remove snow and put down salt along sidewalks/building doorways during winter months. • Checks in with Recreation Supervisor at the beginning of shifts. • Completes daily duty logs, work order requests as needed, and communicates regularly with Building Supervisors during each shift. • Handles confidential information with tact and discretion. • Refers citizens to community programs that best meets their needs. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: High School diploma or equivalent; knowledge of Highland Parks and Recreation regulations; ability to work cooperatively with patrons, staff, Town Council and Park Board officials; ability to work autonomously; attention to detail required. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to pass a background check; able to meet physical requirements (walk for extended periods, stand for extended periods, lift up to 60 lbs with no assistance); good verbal and written communication skills, minimum 18 years of age; valid Indiana Driver's license. Must be certified in CPR, First Aid & AED within 90 days of start date. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Medium WORK HOURS: • 4 p.m. – 10 p.m., Monday - Friday; 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday & Sunday • This position is subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason. • At the Dept.'s Discretion, the Work Location and Work Days/Hours May Be Subject to Change. • This position can be closed at any time. BENEFITS: This part-time position has no benefits. WORK LOCATION: Lincoln Center, 2450 Lincoln Street, Highland, IN 46322 Parks Employment Application Desk Clerk Posted: 7 July 2010 Department: Highland Parks and Recreation Status: Part-time, Hourly $7.25 Available: August 1, 2010 PLACE OF WORK: Front Office, Lincoln Center JOB OVERVIEW: Responsible for greeting all guests that enter the Front Office and assisting them with requests or services. Responsible for collecting payment for program registrations, making reservations for facility requests, and answering any questions concerning Highland Parks and Recreation. REPORTS TO: Recreation Director WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Internal: Recreation Director, Superintendant, Recreation Supervisors, Secretary, Park Director, Janitors, Park Board, Fieldhouse Staff External: Guests, Visitors, Organizations with Room/Fieldhouse Rentals, Day Cares, etc. QUALIFICATIONS: Essential: 1. Excellent communication skills 2. Ability to provide legible communication 3. Basic math skills 4. Previous cashiering experience 5. Previous customer service experience 6. Knowledge of computers 7. Must be able to sit for 8?10 hours 8. Certified in basic first aid, CPR & AED Desirable: 1. Experience with Highland Parks and Recreation Programs and Services 2. Experience handling crisis or behavioral issues ESSENTIAL SKILLS: 1. Ability to promote Highland Parks and Recreation Programs, Services, and Facilities 2. Ability to schedule various room rentals, picnics, weddings, and block parties 3. Ability to input and access data in computer 4. Ability to remain stationary at assigned post for extended periods of time 5. Ability to close out cash drawer 6. Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision 7. Ability to focus attention on guest needs while remaining calm and courteous 8. Extremely strong telephone etiquette skills 9. Ability to promote positive relations with all individuals who approach the front office 10. Ability to think clearly, quickly, maintain concentration and make concise decisions 11. Ability to handle multiple guests, registration requests and telephone lines simultaneously while maintaining the highest level of customer service 12. Ability to prioritize, organize, and follow-up 13. Ability to focus attention on details 14. Ability to maintain confidentiality of all guest information and pertinent Highland Parks and Recreation data 15. Ability to work cohesively with all Highland Parks and Recreation staff as a team 16. Flexibility in schedule 17. Dependable attendance and availability for shifts, staff meetings, and special events (Middle School Dances, CSRI Carnival, etc.) JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Maintain complete knowledge of: a. Hours of operation and activities b. All Parks and Recreation Services and Programs c. Community events advertised through the Parks Department d. Scheduled daily activities and room reservations 2. Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with Highland Parks and Recreation departmental policies and procedures 3. Greet each guest warmly and provide them with a pleasant goodbye. Smile! 4. Accommodate all guests’ requests expediently and courteously 5. Handle situations by following the “desk duty referral” or “carefrontation techniques” and insuring guest satisfaction 6. Successfully complete the training process (peer and secretary training) 7. Notify Park Director of maintenance needs by completing work orders or dispatching through the radio 8. Assist other Town of Highland departments as needed 9. Attend all required meetings and training sessions 10. Obtain assigned bank and ensure accuracy of contracted monies. Keep bank secure at all times 11. Obtain department keys and secure keys 12. Access all functions of computer system in accordance with department specifications 13. Maintain cleanliness of work station throughout shift 14. Legibly and accurately complete accident, incident reports, or community inquiries 15. Perform any task deemed necessary by full-time staff NOTE: A review of this job description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees will be required to perform any other job related duties assigned by their supervisor. This document does not create an employee contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship. Parks Employment Application |