Student Worker Parks Aide - Aquatics - T.Y. Park

Broward County Florida
US - Florida - Hollywood
January 23, 2025

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Student Worker (Parks Aide) within the Aquatics section at T. Y. Park.
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This Job Announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.
General Description
Performs various duties at a specific location in Broward County.
Works under close supervision according to set procedures.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Must be currently enrolled in a state licensed school, college, or university, must be at least 16 years of age, and must demonstrate student status for the duration of the appointment.
Special Certifications and Licenses
Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License.

Preferences - Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Diverse in the areas of cash handling, office support, and general/janitorial maintenance.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Maintains a variety of park and landscape areas in order to ensure that grounds and landscape areas are presentable, clean, and safe; cleans offices, break rooms, restrooms, recreation centers/halls, pavilions, tables/chairs, and related areas/facilities in order to provide a clean, sanitary, and safe environment for work/recreation.

Interacts with the public and other County employees in order to give directions or information, explains work activities/procedures, identifies service needs, and/or resolves day-to-day operational issues.

Inspects park facilities, including play areas, buildings, parking areas, etc. in order to ensure a safe work and recreation environment for employees and the public; performs a variety of facility maintenance work in order to ensure a clean, safe, sanitary environment for the public and County employees.

Sets up and takes down temporary facilities for meetings and special activities and events in order to provide a safe, comfortable location for special events/activities.

Picks up and delivers a variety of items to appropriate locations in order to ensure supplies and materials are available where and when needed and/or delivers mail.

Performs related work as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office equipment within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

None.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

Competencies

Manages Complexity

Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.

Action Oriented

Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Tackles what needs to be done with enthusiasm, working quickly and without undue oversight.

Plans and Aligns

Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work.

Optimizes Work Processes

Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Uses metrics and benchmarks to monitor accuracy and quality. Takes steps to make methods productive and efficient. Promptly and effectively addresses process breakdowns.

Ensures Accountability

Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Accepts responsibility for own work, both successes and failures. Handles fair share and does not make excuses for problems. Usually meets commitments to others.

Drives Results

Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Holds self to high standards of performance; sets some challenging goals; wants to achieve meaningful results; pursues initiatives/efforts to successful completion and closure. Focuses on key goals, even during setbacks and obstacles.

Communicates Effectively

Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys information clearly, concisely, and professionally when speaking or writing.

Organizational Savvy

Maneuvers comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics. Proactively seeks to understand the organizational culture and adapts fluently to expected behaviors and protocols. Is inquisitive about the workgroup's function and the unwritten rules of the group.

Self-Development

Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. Demonstrates strong commitment to own development by continuously updating knowledge, skills, and abilities. Shows strong enthusiasm for seeking learning opportunities.

Nimble Learning

Learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder. Relishes new or unusual problems; seeks others' input and experiments with own ideas. Easily learns the essence of difficult issues and concepts. Investigates and discusses own mistakes to learn from them.
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.

Collaborates:
Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Customer focus:
Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Instills trust:
Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Values differences:
Recognizing the value that different pers.

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