Dock Attendant (At-Will, Part-Time, Temporary)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Provides responsible customer service at the Lake Poway Recreation Area, including assisting patrons with equipment operation, acting as a resource person to patrons on fishing techniques, and informing patrons of the regulations pertaining to using Lake Poway.
• Maintains the dock area including adjusting dock levels, clearing the shoreline of debris, emptying trash receptacles, securing boats during high winds, removing water from boats, installing boat cushions, repairing boat chains, and clearing gangway area.
• Maintains dock facilities and equipment, including lubricating equipment, painting facilities, removing and replacing running lights, and repairing and replacing boards, bumper guards, and dock boxes.
• Maintains and repairs the boats including removing and charging dead batteries, checking battery fluid levels, maintaining battery chargers, checking propellers, checking and replacing electrical boat motors, and inspecting and repairing hulls; sands, primes, and paints boat seats; maintains City's patrol boat.
• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, repairs, replaces, and maintains electrical motors.
• Inspects fishing and boating permits; weighs fish caught; records weight; removes fish hooks from fish.
• Administers basic first aid and CPR as necessary.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment related to work assignment as instructed.
• Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
• Maintains public facilities, dock and lake areas, storage sites, and other work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment at the close of the workday.
• Maintains accurate logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions.
• May provide technical and functional direction to volunteers and/or community service workers.
• Maintains attendance and punctuality that is observant of scheduled hours on a regular basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Valid California class C driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Possess First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate within three months of hire and once obtained, must maintain certificates; AED Certificate within one year of hire.

Please Note:  This is a continuous recruitment.  Interviews are held, as needed, as vacancies occur.

Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of relevant training and experience. Highly rated candidates will be invited to participate in an examination process consisting of an appraisal interview. Successful candidates will be placed on an eligibility list according to the score received. The eligibility list established will be in effect for a period of six months. Applicants will be notified of their eligibility status. All appointments are subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment physical that includes a drug screening and a background investigation, including LIVESCAN fingerprinting. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The City of Poway participates in E-Verify. All employees are required by law to sign a loyalty oath to the United States and the State of California constitution at time of hire.