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PARK ATTENDANT

Code: 02598@ Local Non-Competitive

Park Attendant is non-competitive, meaning the state checks your education and experience against the spec instead of ranking you on a test.

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Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction, performs varied tasks involved in cleaning field house and playground buildings which include public rest rooms, locker rooms, playgrounds and playing field areas; does other related duties.

Examples of work

  • Dusts, sweeps, scrubs, mops and waxes floors.
  • Cleans restrooms.
  • Sweeps play areas and cleans up areas from assigned buildings.
  • Oversees park equipment is not damaged or lost.
  • Issues game equipment and its return.
  • Checks that doors, windows and gates are secured at closing.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Ability to see that park equipment is not misused or damaged.
  • Ability to perform routine manual operations.
  • Ability to understand and carry out simple procedures.
  • Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
  • Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.