Cashier-Clerk

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Lakewood, CA

Job Type : Seasonal / Part-Time

Job Number : 2025-32

Department : Recreation & Community Services

Opening Date : 01 / 16 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

Limited Term - Seasonal Position, No Benefits

17.14per hour

This recruitment is open until filled and may close at any time without notice.

The Recreation and Community Services Department is seeking energetic, enthusiastic and responsible candidates to fill summer seasonal positions. Incumbents will work a varied schedule throughout the period of May 12 - September 28, 2025 (2025 Aquatic Season) . This is an at-will position and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the City Manager or designee.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following : Responsible for the collection of admission fees and registration for activities and lessons : prepare financial, attendance and activity reports; track daily receipts; organize swim lesson registration; provide information and referral to patrons; monitor pool admission and enforce admission rules; perform simple maintenance and janitorial tasks as directed; assist in emergency response; promote activities and programs and create promotional banners and bulletin boards.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Basic proficiency in math; demonstrate strong interpersonal skills for working with the public.

Physical and Mental Demands : Ability to see and hear within normal ranges; to read,write, and operate office equipment such as a telephone, copier, pencils, pens, scissors, and stapler; be at work daily and on time; communicate orally, in writing and over the telephone; understand written and verbal directions. Ability to bend, stoop, lift and carry up to 25 pounds, stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time.

Supplemental Information

SELECTION PROCEDURE : All properly submitted applications will be reviewed and evaluated. Those candidates appearing to have the best qualifications for the position will be invited to participate further in the examination process. The examination process may require oral interviews. Not all applicants may be tested or interviewed. Selected candidates must submit a certificate documenting that within the last two years he / she has been examined and found to be free of communicable tuberculosis to the Recreation Department by the date of hire. The certificate must be signed by a licensed examining physician or public health agency.

Important Information

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

APPLICATION PROCESS : Applications must be filled out completely and clearly show that the qualifications are met. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. False statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from the Eligible List, or discharge from employment. Resumes may be attached, but will not be accepted in lieu of a standard City application form. All application materials become the property of the City of Lakewood and are not returnable.

COMPENSATION : City employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis, therefore, published monthly salary is for illustration purposes only, rounded to whole dollars. Actual salary is based on hourly rate rounded to four decimal places.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY : The City of Lakewood does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital, disability status, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, or other protected class in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES : Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, are encouraged to apply for City employment. Those who require a reasonable accommodation to take a test as part of the selection process must make such a request to the Personnel Department, in writing, at least three working days prior to the date of the testing procedure. Individuals requesting accommodation in the testing process will be required to provide documentation of such need.

IMMIGRATION REFORM & CONTROL ACT OF 1986 : In compliance with the Act, all new employees must verify their identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing required documentation.

FINGERPRINTING : Applicants who are selected for hire are fingerprinted during the pre-placement processing period. All fingerprints will be processed with the Department of Justice to verify criminal records or absence thereof.

RESTRICTIONS ON NEPOTISM : The employment of relatives can create undesirable results, particularly in connection with performance evaluation, discipline, and general morale of other workers. Therefore, it is the city's policy that no relative of any City officer or employee to which this resolution applies shall be employed, if said City officer or employee is in a supervisory, lead or subordinate position over said relative in the areas of hiring, setting compensation, discipline or termination. "Relatives" for this purpose include son, daughter, mother, father, brother, brother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, mother-in-law, father-in-law, aunt, uncle, nephew, niece, stepparent, stepchild, grandparent, grandchild, or persons living in the same household. The City does not prohibit employment of two people who are married to each other or who are the registered domestic partners of each other pursuant to the California Family Code (section 297 et seq.). Nonetheless, the City will not employ spouses or registered domestic partners in the same division or facility in situations where such action is determined to be inappropriate because of reasons of supervision, safety, security or morale.

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION : Employment offers are conditional, based upon the successful completion of a medical examination which includes drug and alcohol screening for safety-sensitive positions. Physicals are performed by the City's designated physician at the City's expense. Candidates are cautioned not to quit their jobs or give notice to their current employers until they are determined to be medically qualified.

TUBERCULOSIS TESTING : Candidates selected to work in a position requiring contact with children must submit a certificate or notice documenting that within the last two years they have been examined and found to be free of communicable tuberculosis. The certificate or notice must be signed by a licensed examining physician or public health agency.

POSSESSION OF A VALID CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE : Employees in classifications requiring possession of a valid California driver's license will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice program, which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects the driving record.

LOYALTY OATH OR AFFIRMATION : All City employees are required to sign a loyalty oath or affirmation prior to actual employment.

EMERGENCY SERVICE : All City employees are required to perform assigned Emergency Service duties in the event of an emergency or disaster.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD : Employees appointed to positions in the classified service are required to serve a probationary period of not less than six months. All other employees are considered at-will and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

Part time employees are eligible to participate in the City's alternate retirement plan. The City does not participate in Social Security. Part time employees are not eligible to participate in any other benefit programs except as may be required by law.

For the 2025 Aquatics Season (May 12, 2025 to September 28, 2025), please indicate the days and times you are available to work.

Please list any dates you have vacation plans or other commitments during the 2025 Aquatics Season.

How did you learn about this vacancy?

Please indicate the computer software applications in which you are proficient.

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Active Net
• Other

Do you speak and / or write in any language other than English? If yes, please list which language(s).

Rate your level of experience in facility maintenance and cleaning.

Rate your level of experience in customer service.

Rate your level of experience in cash handling.

Rate your level of knowledge and / or experience in event decorating.

Please describe any additional skills or experience you possess which you feel pertains to the position for which you are applying.

Other than a Marijuana conviction over two years old, have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense (felony or misdemeanor) other than a minor traffic citation? (California Health & Safety Code Section 11357 (b) or (c), 11360 (b), 11364, 11365 or 11550)

If you answered yes to the above question, please explain and include date of offense / conviction.

Required Question

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