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Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Seasonal Boat Attendant in Warrenville, Illinois

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11815906

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County provides opportunities for people to connect with nature. We offer to the public 60 forest preserves, 166 miles of trails, 47 miles of rivers and streams, and 6 nature and cultural centers. We have 6 million visitors each year.

The District\'s mission is, \"to acquire and hold lands containing forests, prairies, wetlands and associated plant communities or lands capable of being restored to such natural conditions for the purpose of protecting and preserving the flora, fauna and scenic beauty for the education, pleasure and recreation of its citizens.\ \

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing a safe and high-quality recreational experience at District boat rental facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide District information to the public regarding the preserves, recreational opportunities, rules, and regulations.
  • Distribute equipment and attend to individuals renting boats.
  • Monitor lake safety to ensure a secure recreational environment.
  • Check in private boaters as they enter and exit the facility.
  • Maintain neat and accurate records, including incident/injury reports, equipment damage reports, facility logs, and time sheets.
  • Assist with grounds maintenance activities using hand tools such as litter pickers, loppers, and bow saws.
  • Clean and upkeep amenities, including latrines, using cleaning chemicals.
  • Foster a working environment that promotes safe work habits; Become familiar with and observe all applicable safety rules, policies, and work procedures; Follow all safety rules that pertain to the duties performed and support all aspects of the District\'s safety and risk management program; Keep work area clean, orderly, and free of hazards; Immediately report all unsafe conditions and incidents.
  • Maintain a supportive working environment and demonstrate a desire to exceed the expectations of internal and external customers.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Requirements:

  • 16 years of age or older at time of hire.
  • Experience with managing facility operations, customer service, and recreational programming preferred.
  • Strong troubleshooting and conflict management skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time independently.
  • Ability to interpret rules and regulations.

Schedule:Position starts in early May. Schedule varies based on operational needs. This position may be scheduled any day of the week, including weekends and holidays, between 10:30 AM and 6:30 PM.

Pay:\$14/hour.

Work Environment:Outdoors in all types of weather conditions with exposure to insects and other wildlife. Work involves frequent lifting and maneuvering of large objects.

Location:Primarily works at the Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville. The position may be required to perform work at other District sites, based on operational needs.

Other Information:Uniforms provided, along with a \$175 safety boot allowance.

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The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. Our organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employme nt, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

\ \ For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.\ \ <https://dupageforest.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1159341-137596.html>

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