BOROUGH OF CHAMBERSBURG

POSITION OPENING

CLASSIFICATION: Extra Part-Time Park Guard

GRADE: NB6

RATE OF PAY: $20.05

PLACE OF WORK: Aquatic Center Park Area

HOURS OF WORK: Varies

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Performs a wide variety of tasks in policing and maintaining park areas and facilities; does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

An employee in this class follows an established routine in safeguarding park equipment and facilities against possible loss or damage from theft or other causes. A Park Guard must also enforce Borough park rules and regulations, provide the public with a wide variety of information regarding park and recreation facilities, and solve day-to-day problems without immediate supervision. General supervision is received from the Recreation Superintendent who occasionally confers with the incumbent on unusual or particularly difficult situations.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)

• Advises the public concerning matters of park usage, information and directions;
• Patrols the park area for damage to park equipment and facilities;
• Enforces park rules and regulations;
• Guards property and persons against fire, theft, trespass and other hazards;
• Directs traffic and checks parking areas;
• Closes and opens buildings and locks;
• Checks reservation permits;
• Radios for police help in emergencies such as serious injuries, disorderly conduct, lost children, etc.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to readily acquire working knowledge of departmental regulations, Borough ordinances and State statutes pertaining to municipal parks; some working knowledge of modern park and building maintenance practices and procedures; ability to anticipate and solve problems on a daily basis; ability to establish and maintain good public relations; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; willingness and physical ability to walk extensively, and perform outdoor duties under varying work and climatic conditions; good physical condition. Must have current driver’s license with a clean driving record prior to hire for no less than 3 years.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Some public contact work and preferably completion of a standard high school course; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledges, skills and abilities.