The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Parks Aide within the Neighborhood Parks group. This position will primarily be working out of Roosevelt Gardens Park.

Based upon operational needs, this position may require work at one or more of the following neighborhood parks. (Each of these parks are located within close proximity to one another):

1. Sunview Park
2. Roosevelt Gardens Park
3. Franklin Park
4. Lafeyette Hart Park
5. Boulevard Gardens Park
6. Delevoe Park

This Job Announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.

Benefits of Broward County Employment

High Deductible Health Plan – Bi-Weekly Premiums:

Single ($10.90), Employee & Spouse ($27.91), Employee & Children ($20.91), Family $80.79

Includes County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2,400 Annually

Consumer-Driven Health Plan – Bi-Weekly Premiums:

Single $82.58 – Family $286.79

Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation (Retirement Enhancement) – $2,600 Employee Match

$50,000 Term Life Insurance & AD&D at no cost to you

Eleven (11) Paid Holidays Each Year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 Weeks Per Year

Up to 40 Hours of Job Basis Leave(Paid Time Off) for Eligible Positions

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K Annually)

... and MUCH More!!

General Description
Performs a variety of park maintenance and program implementation activities at assigned facilities.
Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires six (6) months in general grounds and facility maintenance, customer service, recreational activities, and/or a point of sale system based on area of assignment or closely related experience and must possess experience working with youth in a recreational setting.

Special Certifications and Licenses Required:
Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License with authority to drive a county vehicle for duration of appointment.

Preferences:
Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include days, late afternoon/evenings, non-school days (i.e., Winter and Spring Break, teacher planning days), and holidays.
Preference for candidates with prior experience working in a recreational setting.

Additional Information:
All candidates must complete an extensive ten (10) year work history verification and criminal background check which includes post-offer physical examination, clearing of DCF's Affidavit of Good Moral Character (https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/background-screening/docs/DCF%20AGMC.pdf). Ability to maintain authorization to operate a county vehicle/equipment.

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Interacts with the public and other County employees in order to give directions or information, explains work activities/procedures, identifies service needs, and/or resolves day-to-day operational issues; collects fees and operates a cash register or point of sale software based on area of assignment.

Maintains a variety of landscape and construction related equipment in order to ensure that the equipment operates safely and appropriately when needed, extend the useful life of the equipment, minimize down time, and minimize major repair/replacement costs.

Inspects park facilities, including play areas, buildings, parking areas, in order to ensure a safe work and recreation environment for employees and the public; performs a variety of facility maintenance work in order to ensure a clean, safe, sanitary environment for the public and County employees.

Sets up and takes down temporary facilities, traffic control devices for meetings, special activities, and events in order to provide a safe, comfortable location with efficient traffic flow for special events/activities.

Prepares a variety of log sheets in order to document work activities, track equipment usage, and provide summary information to management.

Picks up and delivers a variety of items to appropriate locations in order to ensure supplies and materials are available where and when needed and/or delivers mail.

Performs related work as assigned.

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery; toxic/caustic chemicals.

Competencies

• Action Oriented

• Plans and Aligns

• Ensures Accountability

• Drives Results

• Interpersonal Savvy

• Communicates Effectively

• Demonstrates Self-Awareness-Awareness

• Self-Development

County Core Values

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.