Looking for a flexible way to earn extra income this summer? The Highlands Ranch Metro District is hiring a Seasonal Building Attendant at the Highlands Ranch Senior Center!

This role is perfect for those who enjoy a welcoming environment and want to be part of community events. Responsibilities include setting up and taking down rooms, assisting guests with AV and kitchen equipment, greeting visitors, and ensuring smooth facility operations. Flexible evening and weekend hours make it a great fit for those looking to supplement their income with an easy to manage schedule.

Enjoy a low-stress job while staying active and engaged in your community. Apply today!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, open, and close facility for rentals, programs and special events.
• Provide appropriate room setup and takedown for classes, meetings, parties and special events.
• Set up audio-visual equipment.
• Supervise program and building users to ensure compliance with facility rules and regulations.
• Inspect all rooms, equipment, and supplies for any hazard or safety concerns. 
• Maintain all common areas for a neat and pleasing appearance. 
• Secure the building at the end of shift. Ensure that all lights are off, doors are secured and locked (door alarms are activated), and the alarm is working and activated properly.  
• Perform light cleaning and public restroom upkeep, remove trash, move furniture and equipment and obtain supplies for programs, classes and meetings.
• Monitor facility user groups, enforce rules, regulations and report any damage or unsafe conditions.
• Serve as primary on-site contact for evening and weekend events, responding to customer questions and ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
• Provide excellent customer service during events and programs, answering questions both in-person and via telephone.
• Maintain the safety of all patrons and employees in the facility and implement emergency response plans when required. 
• Complete Accident/Incident Reports as needed.
• Conduct a facility walk through every 20-30 minutes. 
• Shovel and salt sidewalks during snow and ice conditions as needed. 
• Inform the supervisor of any recommendations for improvements to the facility, rooms, equipment, and supplies. 
• Assist program instructors as needed. 
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: 

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience with facility supervision and customer service.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to carry out instructions and interact tactfully with people.
• Understand and follow verbal and written directions. Ability to read, understand, and comply with written instructions for the setting up of rooms and use of equipment and supplies. 
• Capable of deciphering instructions, schedules, emergency plans, and taking action to complete them correctly and in a timely fashion. 
• Must have the ability to execute good judgment and utilize problem solving skills when necessary. 
• May experience added stress and pressure in situations of an emergency or during busy times in the facility with multiple functions being required at one time 
• Other added pressures may be experienced during situations with difficult customers, or program conflicts with participants not cooperating 
• The ability to handle multiple tasks at one time, prioritize the tasks, and complete them in a timely fashion.   
• Think independently and determine what tasks must be completed. 
• Lift and maneuver tables, chairs, and other equipment over 25 pounds. 
• Must understand basic operation of audio/visual and kitchen equipment.
• Required to occasionally work outside, such as shoveling and salting the facility walks in the winter, taking out garbage year-round.  
• Dependable and able to accomplish assigned tasks independently in the absence of supervision. 
• Ability to manage time, multitask, and use critical thinking skills to complete assignments.
• Must have the ability to meet and deal with the public effectively and be able to direct others appropriately. 
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to deal with difficult situations.
• CPR/AED/First Aid, TIPS and Crowd Control certification required within three (3) months of hire.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Senior Services Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

No supervision exercised.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Personal computer, Microsoft Windows 10 Pro, multi-function printer/copier/scanner, telephone, vacuum cleaner, and other general office, cleaning or kitchen equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and cleaning chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office and moderately loud when working during an event.

WORK SCHEDULE

The hours and schedule of this position are evenings and weekends ranging from 0-20 hours per week. Work schedules will vary depending on weather conditions, projects, events, programs, meetings, staffing levels, and include evening, early morning, and weekend hours. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application and resume, rating of education and experience; panel interview and reference check; job-related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

ABOUT US

The Highlands Ranch Metro District, as the local government in our community, is committed to providing the following high-quality municipal services while managing resources wisely for Highlands Ranch such as; construction of major roads, installation and maintenance of landscaping and fences adjacent to major roads, installation of traffic signals and street lights on major roads, construction and maintenance of parks and trails, youth and adult outdoor recreation and sports programs, management and maintenance of extensive natural open space areas and so much more.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Pre-employment screening includes a background check.

Applications will be accepted for at least two weeks or until the position is filled. 

Submit applications at highlandsranch.org/apply or if viewing this posting from our career center, click "Apply" below.