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Job Description
Examples of Duties
Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week.
Duties depend on experience and assignment that may include, but are not limited to the following:
Fair Specific Duties:
- Communicate with public renting facilities, vendors, and internal County contacts.
- Assists with various facilities, maintenance or administrative projects.
- Perform a variety of guest relations including responding to questions, giving directions, explaining policies and contracts.
- Assist with livestock prior to fair livestock grew arriving.
- Assists with vendor needs.
- Cleaning livestock pens.
- Set up displays.
- Clean various indoor/outdoor areas.
- Trash pickup and disposal.
- Take tickets for admission to events.
- Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
- Set up and clean up for events.
- General landscaping and lawn care.
- Grounds and facility maintenance and upkeep.
Office Duties- Assist office staff with rentals.
- Communicate with the public, vendors and internal County contacts.
- Answer phones.
- Filing.
- Acquire required documents for contracts and rentals.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
One (1) year of work experience dealing with the public.
Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Follow oral and written instructions.
- Demonstrate effective customer service skills with members of the public, other County employees and departments.
- Operation of personal computer and other modern office equipment.
- Communicate effectively with others in person, in writing, and over the telephone.
- Repetitive motion, sitting for long periods, walking.
- Occasional standing, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, climbing.
- Lifting - Frequently 5 pounds or less; occasionally 5 to 30 pounds.
- Frequent color perception and use of eye/hand coordination.
- Occasional use of depth perception and peripheral vision.
- Normal dexterity with frequent writing.
- Some assignments may require working weekends, nights, and/or occasional overtime.
- Occasional exposure to noise; contact with dirt, dust, indoor/outdoor cold and heat.
- Exposure to varied weather conditions.
- Regular attendance is an essential function.
Knowledge of: (depending on area of assignment)- General office equipment.
- Effective customer service skills.
- Small machinery.
- The use of tools.
- Grounds maintenance techniques.
Ability to:- Respond appropriately to guest questions and concerns.
- Assist in providing a safe and positive environment.
- Remain courteous in challenging situations.
FAMILY CARE LEAVE
Family Care Leave applies to all employees who work 1250 or more hours in any twelve month period.
HEALTH PLANS AND LIFE INSURANCE
Extra-help employees are not entitled to County-paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Employee Assistance Program benefits and are not eligible to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan.
JURY DUTY
Extra-help employees are not entitled to pay or receive reimbursement from the County for Jury Duty.
PAID TIME BENEFITS
Extra-help employees are not entitled to paid bereavement,vacation, or holidays.
PAID SICK LEAVE
Extra-help employees are entitled to accrue up to five (5) paid sick days (40 hours) in a 12-month period.
SOCIAL SECURITY
Extra-helpemploymentearningsare not covered under Social Security. Merced County provides an alternate plan - Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) - for extra-help employees who are otherwise not eligible for participation in the County'sretirement system.
COMPENSATION/UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE:
The County does provide benefits to those eligible under the State Workers Compensation and Unemployment Insurance statutes.
THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.
For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7682.
Closing Date/Time: Continuous - Communicate with public renting facilities, vendors, and internal County contacts.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Merced County
Show moreMerced County, located in the heart of California's Central Valley, offers a unique blend of vibrant agricultural heritage and modern development. Known as the "Gateway to Yosemite," Merced County is surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, including nearby national parks, lush farmlands, and scenic rivers. The county's strategic location provides easy access to major urban centers like San Francisco, Sacramento, and Fresno, making it an ideal hub for both business and leisure. With a diverse economy anchored by agriculture, education, healthcare, and manufacturing, Merced County offers ample opportunities for career growth and professional development. The presence of the University of California, Merced, further enhances the county's reputation as a center for innovation and research, attracting top talent and fostering a dynamic workforce.
In addition to its economic strengths, Merced County boasts a high quality of life with a strong sense of community. Residents enjoy affordable housing, a lower cost of living compared to many other parts of California, and a family-friendly environment with excellent schools and recreational facilities. The county's rich cultural heritage is celebrated through numerous festivals, farmers' markets, and community events, creating a welcoming atmosphere for newcomers. With its combination of economic opportunity, educational excellence, and a supportive community, Merced County is not just a great place to work but also a wonderful place to live and thrive.
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