Building Attendant - Recreation Facilities

City Of Gainesville, FL; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid leave

11 paid holidays a year

Pension plan

Deferred compensation plan

On-site fitness centers

Tuition reimbursement

On-site medical staff

Wellness program

Job summary

The City of Gainesville is seeking a Building Attendant within the Facilities Division to support events and rentals at city buildings, ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for all participants. This temporary, part-time role offers varied shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays, with a focus on customer service and on-site supervision.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of janitorial/public-contact experience, plus a valid

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• One year experience in janitorial work that includes public contact or equivalent education/experience.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Performs setup and cleanup for events and activities at assigned buildings and grounds.
• Moves and lifts heavy equipment, tables, chairs, and other objects for events and programs.
• Locks and unlocks facilities and notifies authorities in case of emergency.
• Monitors events and programs and assists as needed.
• Enforces rules and regulations for participants and visitors.
• Attends work on a regular and continuous basis.

Skills

Public contact

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

Department: Salary will be based on qualifications.

Closing Date: 09/23/2026

Job Details: Looking for a hands‑on role where your work truly makes a difference? As a Building Attendant, you’ll help keep facilities safe, clean, and event‑ready—supporting the programs and gatherings that bring the Gainesville community together. This position is part of the Facilities Division within the City of Gainesville’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department. Building Attendants provide essential on‑site support for programs, events, and facility rentals, while promoting a welcoming and positive environment for all participants and visitors by assisting with facility supervision, event setup and breakdown, custodial duties, and delivering high‑quality customer service to all. This is a temporary, part‑time position averaging approximately 20–29 hours per week. Weekly schedules are determined based on program and event needs, requiring weekdays, mornings, mid‑shifts, evening, weekends, and holiday work. Note: A Level 2 background check is required for all applicants within the Facilities Division.

SUMMARY

This is maintenance work facilitating events involving the use and care of City buildings and equipment. Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under close supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of supervisory responsibility and from lower classes by its emphasis on setting up and monitoring city events.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Completion of high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, and one year experience in janitorial work that includes public contact, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

Valid Florida Drivers License required.

NOTES

Work requires physical strength and agility. May be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Work requires wearing uniform supplied and in compliance with dress code.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS

Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under close supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of supervisory responsibility and from lower classes by its emphasis on setting up and monitoring city events.

EXAMPLES OF WORK ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs general janitorial and attendant work at assigned building facilities and grounds, including set‑up and clean‑up after events and activities.
• Moves and lifts heavy equipment, tables, chairs, and other objects to prepare for and clean up after events and programs.
• Locks and unlocks facilities and notifies appropriate authorities in event of emergency.
• Monitors events and programs and assists as needed.
• Enforces strict applicable rules and regulations by informing general public participants.
• Attends work on continuous and regular basis.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

May perform lead worker or supervisory duties with contract and temporary employees. Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, and one year experience in janitorial work that includes public contact, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

Valid Florida Driver’s License required.

NOTES

Work requires physical strength and agility. May be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Work requires wearing uniform supplied and in compliance with dress code.

SELECTION FACTORS

• Knowledge of general janitorial and maintenance tasks.
• Ability to work effectively with coworkers and the general public.
• Ability to keep records and prepare reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to read and understand complex work schedules and diagrams.

** This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job.

Note: A Level 2 background check is required for all applicants within the Facilities Division.

Note: May Require Assessment(s). May fill multiple positions. May establish an eligibility list.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring.

Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292.

Veterans' Preference Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans’ Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans’Preference.

If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at [e-mail] or by calling 352-334-5077.

BENEFITS

• health insurance
• life insurance
• paid leave
• 11 paid a holidays a year
• a pension plan
• a deferred compensation plan
• on-site fitness centers
• tuition reimbursement
• on-site medical staff
• a wellness program

The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally. Not only do we offer traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also offer great things like on-site fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy.

The City of Gainesville proudly employs more than 1,500 dedicated community builders who work every day to make a positive impact on our community. Our team includes professionals from a wide range of fields, from creative innovators and financial experts to public safety personnel and critical infrastructure engineers. We offer diverse and rewarding career opportunities across many departments and service areas, including General Government, Gainesville Police Department, Public Works, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, Information Technology, Gainesville Fire Department, Regional Transit System, and more. No matter your background or expertise, you'll find meaningful opportunities to grow your career while serving the Gainesville community.