Park Ranger Technician
PR&T ARBORETUM
If you enjoy working outside in a park and recreational setting where you can showcase your customer service talents and work a flexible schedule, then the Park Ranger Technician position is the job for you!
The candidate selected for this critical Park Ranger Technician position at the Arboretum Grounds will be responsible for providing customer service at our outdoor park facilities and assisting with general maintaining the Arboretum farmhouse, grounds, facilities, structures, and fixtures.
The Park Ranger Technician position may also provide general maintenance support to other city grounds and facilities.
Duties of the Park Ranger Technician position include but are not limited to:
Provides customer service that meets the expectations of the City's Customer Service Initiative. Interacts with the public in person, by telephone, and electronically, while following set customer service standards. Answers telephone, assists visitors, including tours and walk-ups; and provides public with information concerning park operations, trail information, program policies, recreational facilities and resources.
Assists Park Rangers with visitor management and enforcement of park rules and regulations; monitors and assists with departmental special events, programs, tours, and activities; patrols parks, boat ramp, campgrounds, shelters, piers, playgrounds, trails, lakes and surrounding City properties; ensures safe and proper use of facilities, resources and equipment.
The Park Ranger Technician position will assist in skilled and semi-skilled work in repair, maintenance and care of grounds, trails, nursery, and structures; assist with Arboretum house, barn, and greenhouse maintenance. Performs specific tasks at the direction of the Arboretum manager.
Assists with grounds, landscaping, pruning, trimming, and removing various types of vegetation. May operate lawn and garden equipment, tractor, city vehicles, common hand and power tools associated with grounds keeping, housekeeping, landscaping and building maintenance.
The candidate selected for this critical Park Ranger Technician position at the Arboretum Grounds will be responsible for providing customer service at our outdoor park facilities and assisting with general maintaining the Arboretum farmhouse, grounds, facilities, structures, and fixtures.
The Park Ranger Technician position may also provide general maintenance support to other city grounds and facilities.
Duties of the Park Ranger Technician position include but are not limited to:
Provides customer service that meets the expectations of the City's Customer Service Initiative. Interacts with the public in person, by telephone, and electronically, while following set customer service standards. Answers telephone, assists visitors, including tours and walk-ups; and provides public with information concerning park operations, trail information, program policies, recreational facilities and resources.
Assists Park Rangers with visitor management and enforcement of park rules and regulations; monitors and assists with departmental special events, programs, tours, and activities; patrols parks, boat ramp, campgrounds, shelters, piers, playgrounds, trails, lakes and surrounding City properties; ensures safe and proper use of facilities, resources and equipment.
The Park Ranger Technician position will assist in skilled and semi-skilled work in repair, maintenance and care of grounds, trails, nursery, and structures; assist with Arboretum house, barn, and greenhouse maintenance. Performs specific tasks at the direction of the Arboretum manager.
Assists with grounds, landscaping, pruning, trimming, and removing various types of vegetation. May operate lawn and garden equipment, tractor, city vehicles, common hand and power tools associated with grounds keeping, housekeeping, landscaping and building maintenance.
Reports on incidents and accidents that occur on park grounds, submits written reports to Supervisor. Responds to customer service requests and work orders.
Assists with interpreting park resources and explaining park and recreational facility operations. May lead tours of the facilities, grounds and trails and acts as a guide providing historical and specific information on the significance of the Arboretum.
Cleans and maintains park and park amenities, recreational facilities, restrooms, and related equipment daily, and as needed. Picks up and disposes of trash and debris.
Assists with park and city events as well as interpretive walks, camps, tours, clinics, educational programs, talks and other programs relating to park resources, natural history, fish and game, and conservation efforts; assists in the care and rehabilitation of injured park wildlife.
Performs other related work as assigned.