Building Attendant

City of Cupertino, CA; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Cupertino is seeking Building Attendants to support the Recreation and Community Services Department. Roles include setup, event support, and facility supervision at senior centers, community halls, and other city venues.

Shifts mainly occur on evenings and weekends, with possible weekday options. Candidates must be at least 16 and earn CPR/First Aid within six months. This is a part-time, non-benefited, at-will position with limited hours.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old and obtain CPR and First Aid certification within six months.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a customer service mindset.
• Ability to follow written directions and set up rooms for events.
• Knowledge of basic custodial practices and safe work standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, open, and close facilities for reservations, programs, and events.
• Arrange furniture and equipment for classes, programs, and events; ensure correct setup.
• Set up and operate audio/visual equipment for programs and events.
• Remove trash in and around buildings and maintain cleanliness.
• Monitor facility usage for compliance with rules and rental parameters; greet rental customers.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service techniques

Basic custodial practices

Audio-visual equipment operation

Safety procedures

Time management

Education

Minimum 16 years old

CPR and First Aid certification within 6 months

Job description

The City of Cupertino is currently recruiting for self-motivated, enthusiastic, and reliable Building Attendants. Current vacancies are in multiple program areas within the Cupertino Recreation and Community Services Department.

Definition:

Building Attendants are assigned primarily to either the Cupertino Senior Center, Quinlan Community Center, or Community Hall, and may occasionally staff other City of Cupertino facilities and/or special events. The schedule will vary from week to week based on facility rentals and programs. Shifts will primarily be weekends, mornings or afternoons, and weeknights after 5pm. Possible weekday shifts may be available.

Under limited supervision of a Recreation Coordinator, Building Attendants are responsible for setting up/taking-down rooms for programs and events, opening and closing buildings, assisting facility rental customers in operating audio-visual equipment, monitoring facility usage for compliance with building rules and rental parameters, greeting rental customers and completing pre-event and post-event inspections and paperwork. May perform additional duties as assigned. The schedule will vary from week to week based on facility rentals and programs. Hours are primarily evenings and weekends.

The Building Attendant classification is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, and at-will position. It is also limited to no more than 995 hours per fiscal year. Job duties will vary depending on program area assigned to.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Preparing, opening, and closing facilities for reservations, programs, special events, and public use.
• Arranging furniture and equipment for classes, programs, and events; ensuring the set-up is correct.
• Setting up audio/visual equipment.
• Removing trash in and around buildings.
• Guarding against abuse to all City building facilities.
• May perform additional duties as required.

Knowledge of:

• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Customer service techniques.
• Basic principles and practices of custodial work.
• Supplies and equipment used on the job.
• General procedures of audio/visual equipment.
• Standards of efficient and safe work.

Ability to:

• Meet time deadlines.
• Follow written directions and schematic drawings for setting-up rooms and facilities for programs or events.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
• Follow and understand written and oral instructions.
• Establish and maintain building security.
• Work independently, often with limited supervision or direction.
• Adhere to the safety procedures, practices, and policies of the City.

Education and Experience:

• Must be a minimum of 16 years old and possess a valid American Red Cross CPR and First Aid certificate within the first six months of employment (CPR and First Aid certification and recertification will be offered to new employees).

Additional Information

The City of Cupertino is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person's race, religion, color, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, age, medical condition, genetic characteristics, and physical or mental disability. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise the City of Cupertino Human Resources upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.

The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.