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NORTH STERLING STATE PARK Temp Positions North Sterling State Park in STERLING, Colorado
JOB TITLE: Visitor Services Technician (Gate/Entrance Worker)
REQUIREMENTS: - Must be at least 16 years of age. - Must have a valid drivers' license OR reliable transportation - Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and varied shifts. - Previous experience handling money and working with the public is helpful. - Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel). Enter data into spreadsheets. - May need to undergo criminal background investigation. - First Aid and CPR certifications may be required for some positions. - One-day swift water first responder rescue class may be required - Miscellaneous: 40 hours per week - Applications may be received from and submitted to: North Sterling State Park - Possess strong interpersonal communication skills - Ability to work with little supervision - May be required to work the entrance station for an 8 hour shift and take lunch in the station. - Must possess strong interpersonal skills.
WAGE: Starting pay from $14.00 per hour
BENEFITS: No benefits associated with these positions.
DAYS/HOURS: Part Time ands Full time positions available, seasonal position. Miscellaneous: 40 hours per week Days/hours to be arranged with employer. Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and varied shifts. Some positions may start out as part time then become full time by end of May.
Description of Job ANS BOAT INSPECTION TECHNICIAN: A customer service based position that involves inspecting for invasive Zebra/Quagga Mussels, Milfoil or other plant species on boats and personal watercraft at an inspection point on the park. This is an important position for the protection of natural resources from non-native species that threaten wildlife, drinking water/ irrigation, and all water related outdoor recreation in the State of Colorado. Daily interaction with park visitors requires effective communication and public relations skills. Specific duties include but are not limited to:
Staff the park ANS (aquatic nuisance species) inspection station. Conduct physical boat inspections, decontaminations, and boater interviews. Provide information and assistance to the boating public (distributes brochures, promotes ANS education, educates about State Park regulations, etc.) Cleaning and light maintenance duties of interior and exterior of ANS inspection areas. Including maintenance of facilities and grounds. Accurate counting and recording of all boat inspections, either written or by phone application software. Training in boat inspection and decontamination methods will be provided. May document and report visitor complaints. Other duties as assigned.
PARK MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN: Responsible for all general park maintenance and cleaning of public facilities including: restrooms, showers, vault toilets, campsites, picnic areas, trails, etc. Assures quality customer service and facility maintenance, repair and cleanliness Provides information and assistance to visitors May assist with carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical work and transporting materials and supplies Performs grounds maintenance: mowing, weed control and upkeep of visitor use areas Performs other duties as assigned
VISITOR SERVICES TECHNICIAN: A customer service based position that involves working in a gate entrance, greeting visitors providing park and area information. Daily interaction with park visitors requires effective communication and public relations skills. Daily sales of parks pass requires cash handling skills. Staff the park entrance station and/or the visitor center. Provide information and assistance to visitors (distributes maps/brochures, orients visitors to park facilities and amenities, promotes education programs, educates on State Park regulations, etc.) Provide information to the boating and non-boating public. Sell parks passes, permits, books, maps, clothing, firewood and other novelties. May sell gift certificates, earch and rescue cards, boat registrations, OHV registrations and snowmobile registrations, fishing and hunting licenses. Operate a cash register. Answering of telephones and transferring/taking messages. Photo-copying and filing. Collects revenue, completes shift report and balances shift box at end of each shift. May prepare campground reservations forms and documents. May document and report visitor complaints.