Park Gate Attendant

Park Gate Attendant

Salary

$17.45 - $20.00 Hourly

Location

City Hall, Boca Raton, FL

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

04814

Department

Financial Services

Division

Parking Services 12/05801

Opening Date

10/14/2026

Closing Date

10/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

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General Statement of Job

The Park Attendant is responsible for supporting daily park operations by greeting visitors, collecting and processing payments, verifying vehicle permits, and maintaining accurate attendance and vehicle records. This position provides information and directions to park visitors, distributes park and recreation materials, and performs cash-handling duties, including register balancing and deposit preparation. The Park Attendant also maintains radio communication with the appropriate City departments to support routine park operations and coordinate responses to emergency situations.

Essential Functions

• Greets all vehicles entering park site.
• Checks all vehicles for appropriate permits.
• Maintain vehicle, attendance, and other records.
• Give directions to park visitors.
• Complete pre-shift responsibilities related to register and payment system readiness.
• Balance and reconcile register transactions at the end of each shift in accordance with established procedures.
• Complete required end-of-shift transaction reports and related documentation.
• Pass out brochures, surveys, and other park and recreation public relations materials.
• Maintain radio contact with Park Rangers for routine and emergency situations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Basic math skills
• Park rules and regulations
• Customer Services practices
• Basic payment processing and transaction reconciliation procedures

Skilled in:

• Customer service - Providing support and assistance as needed, ensuring inquiries and concerns are addressed efficiently and effectively, fostering a positive and safe work environment
• Operating a cash register or point-of-sale system and credit/debit card payment terminal

Ability to:

• Accurately process credit and debit card transactions and issue receipts
• Effectively use a cash register and credit card reader
• Interact with the public and associates and maintain effective working relationships with same
• Work a variable schedule that may include weekends or holidays

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school
• Six (6) months of experience dealing with the general public, customer service, and/or processing electronic payments

POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Verification
• Credit Check

The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran-Friendly Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.

The City is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

Veterans' Preference: The City proudly supports veterans and provides employment preference to eligible veterans and other individuals as required by Florida law. Applicants eligible for Veterans' Preference are encouraged to indicate their eligibility and provide the required documentation during the application process.

CITY OF BOCA RATON - BENEFITS SUMMARY

Part-Time Employees

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible to receive Paid Leave and to contribute to the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, a part-time employee must have worked at least 1,040 hours in the prior fiscal year

PAID LEAVE: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will receive twelve (12) hours of Paid Leave on October 1st. This Paid Leave shall be used no later than September 30th of that fiscal year or it will be forfeited. These hours may not accumulate and may only be granted with the approval of the employees supervisor. This paid leave has no cash value at separation of employment.

MISSION SQUARE 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will be allowed to participate in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. The City will not provide any matching funds.

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

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What is the highest level of education you have completed? NOTE: You must attach proof (diploma or degree or transcripts) of highest education completed with your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being marked as incomplete and removed from consideration.

• Less than High School
• High School Diploma or GED
• Trade or Vocational School
• Associates Degree or 60 credits of college courses
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

03

What area of study is your education?

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How many years of work experience do you have dealing with the general public, customer service and/or processing electronic payments?

• I have no previous experience
• Less than 6 months of experience
• 6 months but less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years of experience
• 3 years but less than 4 years of experience
• 4 years but less than 5 years of experience
• 5 years or more

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Please briefly tell us about your work experience dealing with the general public, customer service, and/or processing electronic payments. This experience must be clearly listed on your application work history. NOTE: "See Resume" will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state "N/A"

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Employer City of Boca Raton

Address 201 W. Palmetto Park Road

Boca Raton, Florida, 33432

Phone 561-393-7805

Website http://www.myboca.us