Parks and Recreation Associate - Mobile Recreation Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/desmoines/jobs/newprint/4762573) Apply  Parks and Recreation Associate - Mobile Recreation Salary $14.50 - $15.50 Hourly Location Des Moines, IA Job Type Regular Less than Half-Time Job Number 3910-12-2024 MR Department Parks Division PK201298 - PK Equitable Services Programming Opening Date 12/16/2024 Closing Date 1/31/2025 4:00 PM Central FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit Non Occupational Group Non-Civil Service Location of Vacancy Des Moines Recruitment Entrance Selection Method Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942 prior to closing date. + Description + Benefits + Questions Distinguishing Features of the Class Under general supervision, assists patrons, assists staff with the facilitation of scheduled programs and events including set-ups, tear downs, monitoring patron activity and general maintenance duties; and performs related work as required . This assignment is for our Mobile Recreation position. Acceptable Experience and Training + Must be at least 18 years of age. + Previous experience working with the general public is preferred. Required Special Qualifications + Possession of an applicable valid driver’s license is required where assigned duties require driving responsibilities. + The City of Des Moines’ Residency Requirement is in effect for this position. Applicant must be a resident of the City of Des Moines within thirteen (13) months of appointment date and maintain residency within the City of Des Moines while employed in this position. + Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and if applicable, driving record background checks. Passing of a pre-employment physical and drug screen is required prior to hire. Only U.S. Citizens and Legal Aliens are eligible for hire. Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only) + Collects various fees from patrons and makes change. + Provides assistance to patrons. + Directs parking and pedestrian traffic. + May need to place signage providing directional information. + Assists in monitoring events, scheduled programming and overseeing patron activity; and alerts supervisor of any problems that arise. + Picks-up loose trash and/or debris and disposes in waste receptacles. + Prepares and maintains various park and recreational facilities and venues hosting scheduled programming, events and patron participation. + Event related preparedness may include but not limited to opening and closing facilities; set-ups; tear downs; shoveling and blowing snow; supplying restrooms; decorating; pulling weeds and mopping and/or sweeping floors. + Assists with concessions including operating cash register and serving food as needed. + May need to guard vendor property as needed in preparation of a scheduled event or program. + May oversee the activities of a group of participants within a scheduled program to ensure completeness of assigned tasks.