Recreation Support (on-call)

The City of Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation Department is seeking qualified individuals to perform Recreation Support for the Lake Oswego Recreation and Aquatic Center (LORAC), Christ Church Parish (CCP), LO Adult Community Center (ACC), LO Parks Maintenance Center (MAC) and Luscher Farm. We are looking for self-motivated candidates to join our on-call, part-time staff. The ideal candidate will possess an outgoing personality, a positive attitude, leadership skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.  

Recreation Support will primarily assist in supporting recreation programming with set-ups and clean up, keeping facilities accessible, clean and orderly condition, performing a combination of customer service assistance and building maintenance janitorial work. 

HOURS: This is a year-round position, up to 20 hours per week. Hours are typically between 5am to 9:30pm Monday through Friday and 6:30am to 6pm Saturdays and 7:30am 6:30pm on Sundays and possible additional hours for other recreation activities at other locations.

The shifts may occur at any of the above facilities, in any day of the week. The request to work will be given on a weekly basis. Reports to Parks & Recreation Maintenance Technician located at the LORAC. 

For more information about the Lake Oswego Recreation and Aquatics Center (LORAC), visit: https://www.ci.oswego.or.us/parksrec/recreation-and-aquatics-center

• Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: 
• Act as liaison between Parks & Recreation staff and the public.
• Assist both instructors and participants with program related issues. 
• Customer inquiries regarding way-finding and giving directions to rooms and activities. 
• Coordinate room usage with public groups. 
• Set-up and breakdown tables, chairs and various program materials and equipment for specific events and activities. 
• Maintain building security. 
• Provide regular service for the Parks & Recreation Department including cleaning, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, polishing, washing windows and walls, laundry, water plants, emptying garbage and recycling. 
• Maintain designated buildings, performing minor and routine maintenance activities and using hand tools. 
• Help contractors locate and access building site and equipment. 
• Perform other duties of a similar nature and level.

Successful candidates will have:

• Knowledge of the principles of the building repair and maintenance. 
• Basic knowledge of custodial operations as well as methods, tools, materials, equipment and safety practices for making small repairs in the area of assignment. 
• Basic computer skills, such as access to email and running scheduling reports. 
• Excellent speaking skills, professional manner and good communication skills. 

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is six months experience in general maintenance work, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and ability to perform the above described duties. Candidates must possess an Oregon Driver’s License and working cell phone. 

Other Requirements: 

• Read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations and follow written and oral instructions. 
• Safely operate hand and power tools. 
• Perform heavy manual labor in sometimes adverse weather conditions. 
• Bend, stoop or kneel for extended period of time. 
• Maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and the public. 

• Perform manual labor; stand, bend, stoop, or kneel frequently throughout the day. 

Application Process: Visit the City website at www.ci.oswego.or.us/jobs to access the online application process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. This position is open until filled.

The City of Lake Oswego is committed to fostering a workplace where new ideas and diverse perspectives are valued. This involves hiring a workforce that reflects a variety of skills, expertise, and life experience, including those who may come from a non-traditional background. We will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience that meet the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role. 

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state, or local law. 

As part of our commitment, The City of Lake Oswego will ensure that persons with disabilities are offered reasonable accommodations. Please email your accommodation request to hr@lakeoswego.city before the application deadline.

Salary : $18 - $22