Park Ranger

GENERAL PURPOSE:

The Park Ranger performs routine work to see that the City's parks are properly maintained and patrolled for the City's Parks and Recreation Department. This position accomplishes a variety of tasks including reservations management, conducting patrols of City parks, maintaining cleanliness of facilities, and performing various necessary maintenance. This work is performed under close supervision - the incumbent is assigned duties according to specified procedures and receives detailed instructions; work is checked frequently and is reviewed through observation, completion of work orders, and review of results achieved.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

NOTE: The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Check and confirm all field and park facility reservations.

Educate and inform visitors of City code violations relating to activities in City parks.

Conduct patrols of the City parks to ensure visitor safety and report suspicious persons or activity.

Deter undesirable conduct of visitors and report any significant activity to the Police Department and/or Code Enforcement.

Handle visitor complaints and fill out incident reports.

Maintain cleanliness of restrooms and park pavilions, which includes but is not limited to emptying trash containers in restrooms and throughout parks, cleaning toilets, sinks, floors, and refilling paper product dispensers.

Perform maintenance work such as pressure washing of restrooms, pavilions, and other park structures.

Load, deliver, and unload various supplies and equipment.

Perform other work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

General knowledge of departmental and municipal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

General knowledge of basic landscaping and lawn maintenance techniques.

General knowledge of occupational hazards, safety rules, and practices of the work.

Ability to use a variety of hand, power, and small engine tools.

Ability to operate equipment and vehicles in a safe manner under various conditions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors, city officials, and the general public.

Ability to communicate information tactfully and impartially, both in person and in writing with all staff, city officials, and the general public.

Ability to demonstrate proficiency in the City of Winter Park Core Competencies.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and keep accurate records.

This position is performed with general knowledge - the incumbent is generally familiar with information contained in relevant source documents or information in a particular subject field; has ability to use relevant sources to obtain specific or supplemental information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equivalent; supplemented by a minimum of one year of experience in general grounds maintenance.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience, which provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities and other competencies required for the position may be considered.

CERTIFICATIONS, TRAINING, SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver's License, Class E or higher.

NOTE: All required certifications must be current at the time of application and maintained in an active state as a condition of continued employment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Physical

This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force repetitively to lift, carry, push, pull, and reposition objects.

Ability to traverse about a variety of city facilities/jobsites, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to ascend/descend stairs, scaffolds, and ladders.

Ability to remain stationary at jobsites for extended periods of time and repetitively operate related equipment for repairs/maintenance.

Ability to manipulate objects, demonstrate small, precise movements, and operate necessary equipment such as small hand and power tools repetitively or continuously.

Environmental

Tasks may require frequent exposure to adverse environmental conditions including inclement weather, sun, extreme temperatures, odors, dirt and dust, loud noises, and hazardous chemicals, etc.

Sensory

Tasks require the manipulation of objects and demonstration of small, precise movements, the ability to detect and distinguish various features of one's surroundings, and the ability to effectively communicate and exchange information with others.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City and employee and is subject to change at any time by the City as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change.