Park Attendant - Operations

Please note: This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

Who We Are:

At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries. 

The High Point Parks & Recreation Department enhances quality of life by providing innovative programs, parks and facilities for present and future generations. We offer 41 parks, two golf courses, five recreation centers, an environmental education center, tennis and pickleballs courts, a campground, marinas, playgrounds, ballfields, greenways and natural trails and more. Our vision is to enhance the City by providing recreation programming and community events that promote strong bonds, improve health and wellness and celebrate the City’s history and character. We are committed to providing opportunities for all age and abilities.

We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1,300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world! 

Our Core Values:

• Integrity: Saying what we mean and consistently doing what we say with no desire other than the good of the citizens we serve. It means standing up for beliefs.

• Responsibility: A continual process that emphasizes a high level of personal accountability by each member of the organization.

• Partnership: Adding competitive value and quality to the services provided to our residents, businesses, and visitors through responsible fiscal stewardship, increased innovation, greater use of technology, and expanded civic, neighborhood and regional partnerships.

What We Offer:
The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

• 401K and 457B Retirement Plans

• PTO earned within first year

• 12 Paid Holidays per year

• Tuition Reimbursement Plan

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one

What You'll Do:

Salary for this position is $15.45/hour

The golf course Park Attendant - Operations position will assist in the duties and tasks associated with the normal operation of a municipal golf course. Operation of golf course equipment will be necessary upon completion of training. This will primarily include golf carts, passenger vehicles and general landscaping tools around the immediate vicinity of the clubhouse. Knowledge of the game of golf will be an asset for this position. Work schedule may include nights, weekends and holidays.
Work is performed under the immediate supervision of the Head Golf Professional. Discounted golf at each of the City’s golf courses is a benefit of this position.

Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Provides excellent customer service for patrons, over the phone and in person, to answer questions and assist in the operation of the golf shop, clubhouse, and grillroom; 
• Assists in tournament-related activities, including leagues, golf associations, group outings, tournaments, school activities, group catering and serving, etc.;
• Assist grill with set up and clean up of shelter area during tournament events.
• Prepares the golf cart fleet for the golfing public on a daily basis, including removing all trash, washing with hose, keeping the inside of the cart shed neat and tidy, periodic cleaning of the shed with a pressure washer/blower;
• Performs basic clean up and custodial duties on grounds, facilities and equipment;
• Picks-up litter, lifts and empties garbage cans, removes excess debris and water from sidewalks, cleans public spaces and offices, etc.;
• Assists in enforcing the facility rules and regulations;
• Washes and cleans passenger vehicles used to transport employees/patrons, equipment and tools;
• Assists in the daily driving range operations, including but not limited to operating the range cart, hand shagging in tree lined area, retrieving and filling baskets for range usage;
• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.