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City of Baytown Baytown Nature Center Gate Attendant - PT in Baytown, Texas
Baytown Nature Center Gate Attendant - PT
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Baytown Nature Center Gate Attendant - PT
Salary
$12.83 - $15.39 Hourly
Location
2407 Market St. Baytown, TX
Job Type
Part Time
Job Number
24-00127
Department
Parks & Recreation
Division
Nature Center
Opening Date
05/13/2024
Description
Benefits
Questions
Job Summary
The Baytown Nature Center is seeking a Gate Attendant to join their team. The ideal candidate will have strong customer service skills and a passion for nature. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, collecting fees, and providing information about the center.
Maintains the entrance gate at the Baytown Nature Center, collects fees, answers questions. Opens and closes the park daily.
Duties
Provides visitor service including collecting entrance fees, answering questions, and enforcing rules and regulations.
Opens and closes the gate at the posted hours. Drives through the park (30 minutes before closing to notify visitors that the park is closing).
Collect fees for daily entrance, individual permits and annual vehicle permits. Records survey data on entry of each vehicle.
Makes daily deposits of cash receipts.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
Valid Texas driver's license with acceptable driving record.
Preferred:
Previous customer service experience and ability to communicate effectively.
Bilingual - Spanish.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to follow written and oral instructions, count money and answer questions from the public. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.
Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.
Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.
Overall Position Strength Demands
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
To promote health and wellness, we provide a comprehensive benefits program (listed below) to meet the needs of you and your family. Our goal is to help you live and work well – 365 days a year.
Health & Wellness
Gym partnership with Lee College Wellness Center & swimming pool for $58/year
Employee Assistance Program providing up to 8 FREE sessions per issue per year
SmartDollar: online program providing tips and tools from Dave Ramsey for getting out of debt and building good saving practices
Talkspace: app that offers clinical techniques to help dial down the symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression – anytime
Retirement
- MissionSquare and Roth IRA plans: optional retirement savings account
Training
- The HUB Employee Training Center: we invest in you by equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to live out our Purpose and Core Values
To explore all of the benefits we offer, please visit: https://baytownbenefits.com/
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Do you possess a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)?
Yes
No
02
Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? (Must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days)
Yes
No
03
What is your level of direct cash handling from previous work experience?
None
Less than 6 months
6 months to 1 year
1 year to 2 years
2+ years
04
If you are bilingual in which language are you most proficient?
I am not bilingual
Spanish
Vietnamese
Chinese
French
Urdu
Other
American Sign Language
05
This position may require the ability to work weekends and/or evenings. Are you available to work regularly on weekends and/or evenings?
Yes
No
06
In one or two sentences why you would be a great candidate for this position?
Required Question
Agency
City of Baytown
Address
2401 Market Street Baytown, Texas, 77520
Phone
281-422-8281
Website
http://www.baytown.org
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