Boat Rental Attendant at Champaign County Forest Preserve District

Mahomet, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

24.27

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Safety Information, Rental Rates, Equipment Operation, Payment Collection, Record Keeping, Cleaning, Problem Solving, Communication, Math Skills, Independent Work, CPR/AED Certification, First Aid Certification

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Description Classification: Seasonal Department: Lake of the Woods Work Location: Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve (Mahomet, IL) FLSA: Non-Exempt IMRF: Not Eligible (works less than 1000 hours annually) Pay: $16.76-$24.27 per hour, starting pay at base of range Hours: This is a seasonal position (approximately 16-24 hours/week) on weekends and holidays from late May through early September. The primary work location for this position is Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve in Mahomet. Primary Responsibilities Essential Functions Provide safety and general information regarding rental rates and operation of boats and equipment to patrons in a friendly and courteous manner Distribute safety equipment and ensure proper usage, assist customers in and out of boats Calculate and collect rental payments, maintain accurate records of rental transactions Clean and maintain interior and exterior of pedal boats, and kayaks Monitor area and report any unsafe conditions and/or equipment to supervisor Requirements REQUIREMENTS Required Qualifications Ability to understand and follow both verbal and written directions Good communication skills and ability to maintain good working relationships with supervisors, team members, volunteers, and the public Must possess good math skills to properly handle monetary transactions Ability to work independently under general supervision, to exercise judgment in the performance of duties, and to identify or solve problems as they arise Preferred Qualifications Basic knowledge and experience with boats Prior experience with customer service CPR/AED and First Aid certification or the ability to obtain certification within 1 month of employment WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work is primarily performed outdoors under various weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wind, snow, or ice. Duties will be performed in close proximity to the general public and the employee may have frequent interactions with patrons. While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be exposed to hazardous flora and fauna (e.g. poison ivy, wild parsnip, biting/stinging insects, ticks) and chemicals (e.g. cleaning supplies, herbicides/pesticides, and gasoline/oil). The employee may also be exposed to machinery with moving mechanical parts and/or high noise levels. EEO Statement The Champaign County Forest Preserve District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.

Responsibilities

The attendant must provide safety and general information regarding boat rentals and operations in a friendly manner, ensuring patrons use safety equipment correctly. Duties also include calculating and collecting payments, maintaining transaction records, and cleaning rental equipment like pedal boats and kayaks.