Facility Attendant (Seasonal)

SEASONAL/PART-TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY

Facility Attendant

Are you looking for a hands-on role where you can help keep community spaces clean, organized, and welcoming? The City of Hercules is seeking a Facility Attendant to assist with the maintenance and setup of Parks and Recreation facilities. In this role, you’ll help with custodial tasks, inventory management, event setup, and customer service. If you’re detail-oriented, enjoy working in a team environment, and take pride in keeping facilities in top shape, we’d love to hear from you!

We encourage you to apply now online for our  Facility Attendant position with the City of Hercules! The deadline for the first review of applications is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Save the date!  Summer hiring interviews will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Hercules City Hall from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. during our All in One Interview Day - Summer Hiring Event.

You will be notified by email with your interview time on Thursday, March 6, 2025 if selected to move forward in the selection process.

DEFINITION
The Facility Attendant is responsible for assisting in the coordination and implementation of Parks and Recreation activities and/or programs.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
The Facility Attendant receives supervision from the Recreation Technician, Coordinator, Supervisor, Manager or the Manager's designee.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists in the inventory of program and custodial supplies.
• Performs general maintenance and/or custodial duties including cleaning recreation facilities, maintaining park facilities, and documenting necessary repairs.
• Travels between multiple recreation facilities as needed.
• Unlocks and secures recreation facilities to ensure proper access and safety.
• Arranges tables and chairs at various recreation facilities for Parks and Recreation activities and/or programs.
• Answers a wide variety of questions from the general public regarding City functions and community activities.
• Operates standard office equipment such as copiers, computers and multi-line telephones. 
• Attends regular staff meetings and training conferences.
• Ensures department personnel policies and procedures are followed and notifies supervisor any overt acts in violation of the department’s policies.
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of

• Basic principles and practices of Parks and Recreation activities.
• Correct English usage, including spelling and grammar.
• Safety practices and procedures related to Parks and Recreation programs and activities.
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Ability to

• Work with different age levels.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Prepare written reports related to facility operations.
• Evaluate emergency situations and act decisively and effectively to resolve situations.
• Work cooperatively with the public and employees in an enthusiastic and constructive manner.
• Work effectively within a public services organization.

Experience 
Experience working effectively with youth programs and in a recreational environment is desirable.  

Education/Training 
Equivalent to the completion of the tenth grade or currently enrolled in an educational institute working towards a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.  

Certificates / Licenses / Special Requirements 
Possession of a valid California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record as determined by the City’s policy.

Minimum Age Requirement
Must be at least sixteen years of age. Eighteen years of age and older is highly desired.

Environmental Conditions: 
Indoor and outdoor environments; occasional travel to perform marginal functions; exposure to computer screens and noise; exposure to heavy public contact.

Physical Conditions: 
Essential and marginal functions require the ability to walk, stand, or sit for prolonged periods of time in an indoor and outdoor environment; frequently sit, stand, walk, climb, reach, turn, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, grasp, push, pull and make repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties; lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate (10-25 lbs.) to heavy (25-50 lbs. or more) amounts of weight; hearing and speaking ability sufficient to communicate in person, by telephone, and to speak loudly in a noisy setting; visual ability sufficient to clearly distinguish objects and persons at a distance; ability to raise arms above shoulder height; manual dexterity sufficient to grasp objects, use fine manipulation, write and operate office machines and equipment; operate assigned equipment and vehicles; competency to write, spell and relay accurate information.

Application Process

1.  Submit a completed City of Hercules employment application online at www.herculesca.gov.  Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted. Please refer to our Step by Step Application Guide for more information on the online application process.

2.  All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, and those candidates demonstrating the strongest qualifications for the position will be invited to participate in an interview.

Tentative Selection Plan
Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance.

The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the City of Hercules:

Important Notice to Applicants:  Please ensure that the email address you used to create your Governmentjobs.com account is accurate and accessible. All communication from the City of Hercules regarding your application, including updates and next steps, will be sent to that email address. Check your inbox (and spam/junk folder) regularly to avoid missing important notifications.

The City of Hercules is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.  If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please contact Human Resources by phone at (510) 799-8214 or by email at hr@herculesca.gov prior to the final filing date indicated on this job posting.

Salary : $17 - $21