guest service agent

maintenance technician

technician

attendant

Great Parks of Hamilton County

Working at my local park has been a fulfilling and rewarding experience. As someone responsible for taking care of shelters, cleaning the park, maintaining the bathrooms, and performing physical labor tasks like weeding and pruning, I've gained a deep appreciation for the value of a well-maintained public space.

One aspect that stood out during my time here was the sense of community fostered by the park. People from all walks of life would gather here, whether for a family picnic, a friendly game of soccer, or simply enjoying nature's tranquility. I took pride in contributing to their positive experience by ensuring the shelters were clean and ready for use. It was heartwarming to witness the joy and gratitude expressed by park-goers.

Cleaning the park and maintaining the facilities was undoubtedly demanding work, but it was well worth it. Seeing the transformation from a cluttered, unkempt area to a pristine and inviting environment brought a sense of accomplishment. The bathrooms, often considered a potential deterrent to visitors, became a shining example of cleanliness and hygiene.

The physical labor involved in weeding and trimming bushes and shrubbery allowed me to connect with nature on a deeper level. It was a therapeutic experience, being immersed in the greenery and witnessing the park flourish under my care.

I have been an employee with Greatparks for 10+ years. I have worked for many employers over the years, and this is the best I have ever worked for.The parks have a great environment when it comes to family. I am a skilled trade employee who could make a lot more money somewhere else, but I wouldn't even consider leaving. The only downfall is that the State of Ohio has cut funding for us like they have for other organizations. This means that there have been job eliminations to keep the organization financially secure. We operate on a very balanced budget, unlike some other municipalities.

A typical day would involve making a plan and executing that plan. We will go into a prairie in the summer time and control the invasive species through chemical control. We learn new plants and techniques along the way. Management continues to become more organized. I work well with my co-workers and sometimes am put into a leadership role with seasonal employees. The hardest part of my job is the extreme weather conditions. I enjoy most of my job, but mostly I enjoy prescribed prairie burns.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Friendly co-workers, good work-life balance, good benefits, knowing that your work helps nature and the people of Hamilton County.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Senior management isn't always in touch with what lower level supervisors and employees need. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It's usually positive and co-workers are friendly and helpful.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Usually busy, juggling many tasks but the work is rewarding.

I think the Great Parks of Hamilton county is an awesome place to work, fun and laid back. I normally worked snack bar, but occasionally I would work banquets. Only thing I did not like was when I worked banquets I never knew how late I would be there. I often was not able to leave till around 11:30pm-12am. I barely made above minimum wage, which was not enough. I often was offered tips which I was not allowed to accept.

If you are a woman or BIPOC, I would strongly suggest you look elsewhere. Some departments are better than others, but as a whole my job was critiqued more on my soft skills than my actual ability to do the work (a problem many women face in the workforce). I was not an outlier, many others told me of similar experiences. 

Advancement, merit based raises, and bonuses are almost impossible to get. 

Leadership team is only worried about the bottom line. If you are interviewing, please ask the tough questions before jumping in to determine if this place is a right fit for you. 

Every day is different. I could be teaching some families about composting in the morning, teach an afternoon class about pond life to a group of 60 people and then the same class to 2 people late in the day. As I work with and teach about living and growing things there is a dynamic that is difficult to find anywhere else. The best part is that there is a diversity to the knowledge of the staff that allows me to learn as I work.

The Great Parks of Hamilton County is great place to work. It is a very friendly work environment. I have learned very generous amount of information over the past few years while working here. As far as customer service skills, food service experience, different financial processes and Inventory control and stocking. The management here is very well oriented. The most enjoyable part of my job is helping others and satisfying customers.

I work and volunteer for Great Parks. If you work as a Guest Attendant, you would be able to work a variety of different positions at the park you are assigned at with the option to work at other park occasionally or even relocate. I worked at the boathouse, visitor center, tech booths, and snack bar. It is a very relaxing and chill job. Management is like no other job I have had. They do not act better than you. Everyone acts as a team. The only negative is the pay because it is a nonprofit. 

I learned lots of interesting nature facts and also had some fun unique experiences that I would not have had otherwise. That’s nice.
  And though they are trying in regards to leadership some additional guidance will be necessary. The department is not under strong leadership. Naturally there will eventually be repercussions for that IF needed changes are not made.

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