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Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing a safe and high-quality recreational experience at District boat rental facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide District information to the public regarding the preserves, recreational opportunities, rules, and regulations.
• Distribute equipment and attend to individuals renting boats.
• Monitor lake safety to ensure a secure recreational environment.
• Check in private boaters as they enter and exit the facility.
• Maintain neat and accurate records, including incident/injury reports, equipment damage reports, facility logs, and time sheets.
• Assist with grounds maintenance activities using hand tools such as litter pickers, loppers, and bow saws.
• Clean and upkeep amenities, including latrines, using cleaning chemicals.
• Foster a working environment that promotes safe work habits; Become familiar with and observe all applicable safety rules, policies, and work procedures; Follow all safety rules that pertain to the duties performed and support all aspects of the District\'s safety and risk management program; Keep work area clean, orderly, and free of hazards; Immediately report all unsafe conditions and incidents.
• Maintain a supportive working environment and demonstrate a desire to exceed the expectations of internal and external customers.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements:

• 16 years of age or older at time of hire.
• Experience with managing facility operations, customer service, and recreational programming preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and conflict management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time independently.
• Ability to interpret rules and regulations.

Schedule:Position starts in May 2025. Schedule varies based on operational needs. This position may be scheduled any day of the week, including weekends and holidays, between 10:30 AM and 6:30 PM.

Pay:\$15/hour.

Work Environment:Outdoors in all types of weather conditions with exposure to insects and other wildlife. Work involves frequent lifting and maneuvering of kayaks, canoes, and paddles.

Other Information:Please bring a bagged lunch. Position reports out of Ranger Ops Facility in Blackwell Forest Preserve.Uniforms provided, along with a \$175 safety boot allowance.

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