Student Worker (Parks Aide) – Secret Woods Nature Center

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Student Worker (Parks Aide) at Secret Woods Nature Center.
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This Job Announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.
General Description

Performs a variety of park maintenance and recreation program implementation activities at assigned facilities.

This class works under close supervision according to set procedures.

Minimum education and experience Requirements:
Must be currently enrolled in a state licensed school, college, or university and must be at least 16 years of age and must demonstrate student status for the duration of the appointment.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
Possess and maintain a valid Florida 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, nights, weekends, and holidays. Diverse in the areas of cash handling, office support, and general/janitorial maintenance.
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.

Maintains a variety of park and landscape areas in order to ensure that grounds and landscape areas are presentable, clean, and safe; cleans offices, break rooms, restrooms, recreation centers/halls, pavilions, tables/chairs, and related areas/facilities in order to provide a clean, sanitary, and safe environment for work/recreation.
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.
Inspects park facilities, including play areas, buildings, parking areas, etc. 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 for meetings and special activities and events in order to provide a safe, comfortable location for special events/activities.
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 work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office equipment within moderate 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.

None.

Competencies

• Manages Complexity

• Action Oriented

• Plans and Aligns

• Optimizes Work Processes

• Ensures Accountability

• Drives Results

• Communicates Effectively

• Organizational Savvy

• Self-Development

• Nimble Learning

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.