Career Opportunities: Recreation Aide (22908)

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 Department:  Parks and Recreation Department               Organizational Unit: South Area Parks Operations    

Position Type: Permanent                                       Full Time/Part Time: Full Time 

Open Until Filled.

$16.13 hourly.  Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications.  South Area.  Work schedule is variable and includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.  Performs entry-level paraprofessional work conducting games, special events, arts and crafts, and other group activities at a County recreation area.

REQUIREMENTS:  Some experience, paid or volunteer, in leisure activities or working with children.  Experience working with computer programs, including Microsoft Office Suite and Vermont Systems Rec-Trac, is preferred.  Adaptive recreation experience is preferred.  SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver’s license and maintain said license during the term of employment.  The applicant will be disqualified from further consideration for the position if a Level I background criminal background investigation, performed in accordance with Brevard County Administrative Order 5 (AO-5), discloses the applicant has disqualifying convictions (AO-5).  In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

1. The employee must be able to:
   
   • LIFT: 30 lbs. 
   • CARRY: 30 lbs. 
   • PUSH: 30 lbs. 
   • PULL: 30 lbs. 
2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   
   • STAND: 5 – 8 hours 
   • WALK: 5 – 8 hours 
   • SIT: 5 – 8 hours 
   • DRIVE: 1 – 3 hours 
3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   
   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
4. The employee must be able to:
   
   • Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Run; Smell; Stoop
5. The employee must have:
   
   • Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech
6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   
   • N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditions that will apply to the employee:
   
   • At heights above/below ground level; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Other working conditions; With chemicals or solvents; With feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With odors; With oils; With poor lighting; With poor ventilation; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
2. Other working conditions: 
   
   • ability to climb ladders up to 15'