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Job Description
Distinguishing Features of the Class
Under general supervision, assists patrons, assists staff with the facilitation of scheduled programs and events including set-ups, tear downs, monitoring patron activity and general maintenance duties; and performs related work as required .
This assignment is for our Mobile Recreation position.
Acceptable Experience and Training- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Previous experience working with the general public is preferred.
Required Special Qualifications- Possession of an applicable valid driver’s license is required where assigned duties require driving responsibilities.
- The City of Des Moines’ Residency Requirement is in effect for this position. Applicant must be a resident of the City of Des Moines within thirteen (13) months of appointment date and maintain residency within the City of Des Moines while employed in this position.
- Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and if applicable, driving record background checks. Passing of a pre-employment physical and drug screen is required prior to hire.
Only U.S. Citizens and Legal Aliens are eligible for hire.
Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)- Collects various fees from patrons and makes change.
- Provides assistance to patrons.
- Directs parking and pedestrian traffic.
- May need to place signage providing directional information.
- Assists in monitoring events, scheduled programming and overseeing patron activity; and alerts supervisor of any problems that arise.
- Picks-up loose trash and/or debris and disposes in waste receptacles.
- Prepares and maintains various park and recreational facilities and venues hosting scheduled programming, events and patron participation.
- Event related preparedness may include but not limited to opening and closing facilities; set-ups; tear downs; shoveling and blowing snow; supplying restrooms; decorating; pulling weeds and mopping and/or sweeping floors.
- Assists with concessions including operating cash register and serving food as needed.
- May need to guard vendor property as needed in preparation of a scheduled event or program.
- May oversee the activities of a group of participants within a scheduled program to ensure completeness of assigned tasks.
This positions receives only mandatory benefits.
Closing Date/Time: 12/1/2025 4:00 PM Central - Must be at least 18 years of age.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Des Moines
Show moreDes Moines is the capital city and is the commercial, financial, transportation, and governmental hub of Iowa. Extending over 80 square miles, Des Moines is home to over 212,000 people and the central city of a metropolitan area of approximately 634,000. Des Moines is a vibrant city, intersected by the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers.
Des Moines is a city with many cultural amenities, ease of commuting, Iowa State government, three higher education institutions, good schools, ample shopping, affordable housing, fine dining, great health care, and a stable high-performing local government. It also is the home of the Iowa State Fair and is the host to countless conventions, trade shows, and sporting and entertainment events each year.
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