The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space district seeks a Park Attendant for Hurkey Creek Park, located off of Hwy 74 in the San Jacinto Mountains.

The Park Attendant is responsible for ensuring a smooth check-in process for park guests at the kiosk, collecting fees, basic park maintenance, providing information on park services, rules, and regulations. The Park Attendant will assist with special events and other duties required for the operation of Hurkey Creek Park.

A few reasons you might love this job:

• Opportunity to support the well-being of the community through environmental education and outdoor experiences.
• It's more than a desk job - working as a park attendant offers a chance to spend time in beautiful natural settings; trails, campgrounds, and forests.
• Work alongside dedicated professionals who share a passion for public service and community service.
• Gain knowledge in local conservation and park management.

Ideal candidates will possess strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel, kiosk operation, cash handling and Point of Sale systems (POS), customer service and conflict resolution skills.

Candidates with work experience in park or camp ground operations, Itinio Workspace software, and reservation systems are highly desired and strongly encouraged to apply.

Work Schedule: Work day, night, weekends and holidays. Working shifts may vary depending on the Park District's needs.

Work Location:
Hurkey Creek Park
53675 Highway - 74
Mountain Center, CA 92561
(38 miles east of Hemet, CA, 54 miles south of Banning, CA, and 48 miles west of Palm Desert, CA.)

Meet the Team! The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District is a nationally accredited agency who strives to be the regional leader in improving lives through people, parks, places, and programs. Their mission is to acquire, protect, develop, manage, and interpret for the inspiration, use, and enjoyment of all people, a well-balanced system of areas of outstanding scenic, recreational, and historic importance.

jfc: 19103103• Greets park visitors, and determines appropriate fees based on usage of park services; collects fees, issues receipts and permits, assigns visitors to various camping areas, and records all registration information.

• Prepares daily reports of revenue and receipts, and park usage; prepares and delivers bank deposits as scheduled.

• Answers inquiries and provides information on park services, rules, and regulations in person and over the phone; observes established procedures to ensure the safety and security of visitors including refusing entry to persons not conforming to regulations.

• Assigns work and explains procedures to volunteers; provides assistance in emergency situations.

• Routine restroom cleaning, campsite grounds and minor maintenance.EITHER I

Experience: Six months of experience which involved collection of money, record keeping, and dealing with the public.

OR II

Experience: Six months of experience performing clerical work directly related to parks operations.

Knowledge of: Simple record keeping procedures and basic arithmetic.

Ability to: Read, understand, and apply regulations pertaining to the use and operation of County parks; perform math computations quickly and accurately; keep accurate records according to prescribed procedures; explain regulations, policies, and procedures in a tactful and courteous manner; work independently.

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required. Incumbent is required to drive throughout park locations for site visits.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Must be able to work on their feet for extended periods of time. Lift and carry bundles of fire wood and or office supplies.
PHYSICAL EXPOSURES:
Will work inside and outside of buildings and may be exposed inclement weather including snow, sleet, and rain temperatures between 25 degrees and 115 degrees Fahrenheit . Will be exposed to dogs and wild animals such as snakes, coyotes, raccoons, bobcats, etc.This recruitment is open to All applicants.

For questions regarding this recruitment:
Contact Chris Recinos at crecinos@rivco.org or at (951) - 955 - 9883.