2024 Summer Facility Attendant

DEFINITION

The Facility Attendant are responsible for assisting in the coordination and implementation of Recreation and Community Service activities and/or programs.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

The Facility Attendant receives supervision from the Recreation Technician, Coordinator, Supervisor, Manager or 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.
• 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.
• Administer first aid, CPR and/or artificial respiration.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION/TRAINING GUIDELINES 

Any combination of experience and education/training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: 

Experience 

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

Education/Training 

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth 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.

Possession of a current standard First Aid certificate or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire. Possession of a current Community CPR certificate or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Must be at least sixteen years of age.

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 to heavy 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.

Salary : $16 - $21