FACILITY ATTENDANT (ON-CALL)

About the Department

Under immediate supervision, collects fees from the general public for parking vehicle in a Polk County lot, maintains security in County buildings, and/or monitors use of County facilities during evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Position Duties

• Computes fees and collects money from people who park their vehicle in a County lot.
• Reconciles parking tickets and money collected on a daily basis and prepares reconciliation report.
• May perform duties as an attendant at the Polk County Courthouse or other Polk County facility to maintain security on weekends when the building is not open to the public.
• May supervise the use of County owned/leased facilities that are rented out to the public or community organizations during evenings, weekends or holidays.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of simple mathematics including addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
• Ability to count money and make change.
• Ability to keep records and make reports.
• Ability to work long periods of time in a confined space and a sitting position. 
• Ability to monitor activities in County buildings, solve problems, and provide direction to renters.  
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interact with the public with courtesy and tact.

Other Qualifications

• Graduation from high school, or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that will have provided the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

Special Requirements:

• A criminal background check is required. 
• A drug screen is required prior to final offer of employment.

This position is on-call and not a benefits eligible position. Hours and location will vary. Evening and weekend hours are required.

Polk County is committed to providing a work environment that is representative, at all levels, of the citizens we serve. Equal opportunities are available to all applicants and current employees regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.