Work Location & Work Schedule (4 days, 10-hours shifts)
Fred Howard Park, 1700 Sunset Dr., Tarpon Springs 34689 Wednesday - Saturday; PM Shift Wall Springs Park, 3725 Desoto Blvd., Palm Harbor, FL 34683
- Sunday - Wednesday; PM Shift
- Sand Key Park, 1060 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33767
- Sunday - Wednesday; PM Shift
- Wednesday - Saturday; PM Shift
- Lake Seminole Park, 10015 Park Blvd., N. Seminole, FL 33777
- Sunday - Wednesday; PM Shift
- Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Island Dr. NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
- Sunday - Wednesday; PM Shift
Do you enjoy working outdoors? Come and work in one of Pinellas County parks throughout the County as a Park Ranger providing a safe, clean and enjoyable experience for patrons who use Pinellas County Parks Conservation Resources (PCR) facilities.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: assisting the public by providing information, directions, guidance and first-aid ; performing direct public contact work in the operation, maintenance, and security of an assigned park or park facility, interpreting and enforcing rules and regulations; maintaining grounds, buildings, and appurtenances; may perform grounds and landscape maintenance tasks and facility maintenance; performing routine driving and maintenance of vehicles and uses of radio communications; enforcing rules and regulations per Chapter 90, Pinellas County Ordinances, and issuing citations for park ordinance violations per Chapter 122, Pinellas County Ordinances.
What Would You Do?
- Ensure parking fee compliance, conduct surveys and conduct attendance counts.
- Monitor and maintain appearances, cleanliness and sanitary condition of all PCR facilities including restrooms.
- Maintain equipment necessary to perform job tasks.
- Interpret Park ecology to visitors; respond to inquiries.
- Enforce Chapter 90 ordinance: issues citations as necessary.
- Performs related work as assigned or required.
What Do You Need To Have?
- At least 1 year of experience in general maintenance, landscaping, park operations or related direct public contact work; or
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
- Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida Driver’s License upon hire with eligibility based upon evaluation of a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) driving report.
- Must be able to work holidays, nights and weekends.
- Must obtain certification as a Parking Enforcement Specialist as outlined in Chapter 316, Florida Statutes within one year of employment (training provided by management).
- Must obtain within six months of hire valid certificates indicating successful completion of First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) (Training provided by management).
- Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special emergency, and/or disaster situations.
Highly Desirable
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Let Us Tell You What Benefits We Offer!!
- Our benefits rank among the top in the area! Check it out!
- Looking for a strong retirement? We have you covered as members of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) with investment and pension options.
- We have tuition reimbursement, wellness, and deferred compensation programs to name a few perks. Check out these and more!
Want to learn more?
Review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions at the below link.
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