Lake Host

Job Duties

• Perform assigned tasks involving the care and maintenance of Lake Farmington grounds including parks facilities.
• Conduct daily risk assessments and watercraft inspections to prevent the introduction of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS).
• Complete Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) training and certification provided by NMDGF.
• Inform guests about AIS through interactions and provided literature.
• Enforce rules and regulations of Lake Farmington.
• Provide outstanding customer service to all guests.
• Operate a pickup truck and various equipment, including noisy equipment.
• Perform tasks such as shoveling, raking, and cleaning in dusty conditions.
• Pick up and load trash barrels onto trucks.
• Clean and repair park shelters, picnic tables, grills, and other lake amenities.
• Handle cash and operate a cash register.
• Enter and reconcile daily and monthly reports.
• Assist and respond to public inquiries and complaints.

Qualifications

• Pass the City's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Program.
• Background check required.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Able to handle difficult people and situations with respect, calmness, and courtesy.
• Understand confidentiality and maintain it.
• Able to perform data entry at a rate sufficient to perform duties.
• Able to operate noisy equipment for extended periods.
• Able to learn and operate computer software, tools, and equipment safely.
• Able to work well under pressure and in stressful situations.
• Able to work harmoniously with co-workers and interact positively with patrons.
• Desirable to have knowledge of parks maintenance and outdoor recreation.
• Valid New Mexico driver's license with an acceptable driving record for the past three years or state of current residency.
• Experience in administrative office skills, including typing, computer, calculator, telephone, and related office machines.
• Able to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Physical Demands

• Frequent reaching with arms and hands.
• Standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing.
• Using hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Climbing or balancing.
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Lifting and moving up to 50 pounds individually and with assistance.
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Near moving mechanical parts.
• In outside weather conditions.
• Exposure to hot, wet/humid, windy, dusty environments.
• Occasional exposure to electrical shock.
• Noisy work environment at times.