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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClerk Hire Parks AssistantJob Title: Department:: Report To: FLSA Exempt (YIN): Union: BBP: Location: Approved By: Approval Date: SUMMARY JEFFERSON COUNTY Job Description Clerk Hire-Parks Assistant Public Works Parks & Recreation Manager No No No Parks & Recreation ~ Human Resources Direct01~ 1 February 13, 2025 Performs basic park maintenance tasks using hand and motor tools. May act as program/aid/volunteer lead. Supervision and guidance are received from the Parks Maintenance Lead position and the Parks and Recreation Manager. This is a Clerk Hire position. Clerk Hires may work a maximum of 69 hours per month. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Performs landscaping, repairs, and maintenance in county parks, athletic fields, and trails. Uses mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws and other small tools and equipment. Collects trash, cleans and maintains facilities. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position has no supervisory responsibilities. COMPETENCY To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate competency in the following: Interpersonal Skills -Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas. Oral Communication -Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. Written Communication -Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. Diversity -Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences. Ethics -Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. Organizational Support -Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values. Jefferson County Job Description: Clerk Hire-Parks Assistant Page 2 of 3 Judgment -Displays willingness to make decisions; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions. Planning/Organizing -Uses time efficiently. Professionalism -Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. Quality -Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Quantity -Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner. Safety and Security -Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Adaptability -Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Attendance/Punctuality -Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Dependability -Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma/GED and two years' experience in parks maintenance or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid Washington State Driver's License CPR/First Aid certification required. Required to pass criminal background check. Jefferson County Job Description: Clerk Hire-Parks Assistant Page 3 of 3 OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Familiarity with hand and power tools, equipment and techniques commonly used in the performance of related tasks. Knowledge of landscape and athletic field maintenance, techniques, methods, and equipment needed in the performance of same. Developed interpersonal skills for working with the public and supervisors. Ability to quickly grasp new techniques, deal with rapid changes in events, remain calm in stressful situations, relate to various personality styles in a calm professional manner. Independent and self-motivated to complete required deadlines while simultaneously completing other tasks. Ability to communicate in a clear and effective manner with supervisors, other employees and the public. Ability to work on Saturday and/or Sunday. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works alone, regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.