Building Attendant - TEMP Part Time

City Of Gainesville, FL; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness centers

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

The City of Gainesville’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department is seeking a dependable, customer service-oriented Building Attendant for the Cultural Affairs Division. This temporary part-time role maintains facilities, assists with event setup and teardown, and supports programs such as Free Fridays Concert Series and Downtown Festival.

Requires a high school diploma and janitorial experience; Florida driver’s license; 20–25 hours weekly including evenings and weekends; uniforms

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year janitorial experience with public contact.
• Valid Florida driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform general janitorial and attendant work at facilities and grounds.
• Set up and clean up after events and programs.
• Monitor events and assist as needed.
• Notify authorities in case of emergency.

Skills

Customer service

Public contact

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Facility Dude software

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:**GG\\_Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs: Cultural Operations**Salary Range Minimum:**$15.00**Salary Range Maximum:**$20.70**Closing Date:**10/09/2026**Job Details:**The City of Gainesville’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department is seeking a dependable, customer service-oriented individual for a Temporary Part-Time Building Attendant position in the Cultural Affairs Division. This position is primarily responsible for facility maintenance, cleanliness, setup, and general upkeep at Cultural Affairs facilities. The position will conduct regular facility and site visits to identify maintenance and operational needs and enter service requests into the City’s Facility Dude system. The Building Attendant will also assist with basic facility operations and support the Cultural Affairs Division with other arts, culture, and facility-related needs. The position will assist with major events and programs, including the Free Fridays Concert Series, Gainesville Great Pumpkin Bash, Downtown Festival and Art Show, Holiday Tree Lighting, and other special events as needed. This position averages approximately 20-25 hours per week, with hours scheduled based on program and event needs, including evenings and weekends. 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. 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.**Job Description:****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.**NATURE OF WORK**This is maintenance work facilitating events involving the use and care of City buildings and equipment.**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.This position averages approximately 20-25 hours per week, with hours scheduled based on program and event needs, including evenings and weekends **Note:**May Require Assessment(s).May fill multiple positions.May establish an eligibility list.**Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.****All ‘regular’ employees are eligible for 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 o****ff****er great things like on-site** **fi****tness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical sta****ff** **and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy.** *Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.***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.