Facility Attendant (PART-TIME)

 
The Facility Attendant supervises the use of City facilities, set up of City facilities and equipment, maintains facilities and equipment, and follows written and oral instructions. This is a temporary, part-time position. The successful candidate would be required to work variable hours and days, depending on the dates and times that City facilities are reserved by the public and local organizational groups. Hours can vary from 0 to 25 hours per week. Most hours would be in the evening or on weekends. 

Hours: Typical work schedule varies - Weekdays and Evenings; Weekends; Holidays may be required. (Approximately 4 - 25 hours per week)Examples of duties include, but are not limited to:

• Providing assistance and information to building users.
• Meeting and greeting facility users.
• Performing facility check-in and/or checkout as needed.
• Informing facility users of City policies and procedures pertaining to their use, and insuring that users are in compliance.
• Performing minor clean up or repairs as needed or necessary.
• Performing inspections of facilities to insure safety and cleanliness.
• Insuring facility users adhere to and/or fulfill facility use requirements.
• Set up and break down of City equipment.
• Maintaining professional, courteous behavior toward co-workers, members of the public and all other contacted in the course of work.
• Resolving customer questions and complaints.
• Driving vehicle to work sites.
• Performing related duties as assigned by supervisor in area of assignment.

 
Knowledge and Abilities:  

• Ability to coordinate and direct the activities and events held at recreational facilities and other City facilities.
• identify problems in event or facility planning and recommend solutions.
• Operate a variety of sound, lighting and electronic equipment, including alarm systems.
• Provide information to the general public, special event promoters and producers, and service personnel; and provide general direction regarding operation of all City facilities, buildings, parks and grounds. 
• Knowledge of janitorial and light maintenance practices, methods, and procedures.
• Adequate skill in operation of motor vehicles.  
• Ability to establish and maintain courteous, effective public relations and to work harmoniously and effectively alone or with others; must be personable and able to deal effectively and courteously with the public.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures used in janitorial and light maintenance work.  
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions and to maintain routine logs, time cards, and forms. 
• Able to read and understand cleaning and set-up schedules. 
• Spanish speaking ability desirable. 
• Must be available to work nights/weekends/holidays as needed. 

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Education equivalent to graduation from high school.

Experience

• Equivalent to one year of paid or volunteer work in an entry-level position in customer service, recreation, or community service program is desired. Experience working with the public is desired.

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age, have prior work experience and have possession of a current Class C California driver's license.




Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:
All work activities are performed in or outside a public facility. Must be able to see and hear, read and write legibly, sit and stand for long periods of time; possess an audible voice for communication; and be able to lift objects up to 40 pounds and move items such as tables, chairs and room partitions.

All part-time positions are "at will" and therefore continuation of employment is subject to availability of funding, determination of need for services and method to provide services, at sole discretion of the City. Part-time employees are not eligible for fringe benefits provided to full-time employees of the City.

Application Process:
Applicants interested in applying for this position must submit a detailed and accurate Employment Application and Supplemental Questionnaire which can be completed online HERE.

City of Benicia applications may also be obtained from and returned to the Human Resources Department located at 250 East L Street Benicia, CA 94510.
Phone: (707) 746-4766.

Selection Process:
Applications will be thoroughly reviewed for the minimum qualifications. Candidates with the most relevant experience and qualifications will be invited to participate in oral interviews.

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and background check (fingerprints).

Salary : $17 - $21