Facility Assistant

City-of-Greenbel; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Greenbelt seeks a part-time Facility Assistant to support programs and events at the Greenbelt Recreation Department. The role includes assisting with activity preparation, setting up spaces, and light janitorial duties to ensure a positive experience for patrons.

Under supervision, you will help with safety, inventory, and managing equipment while engaging with participants and supporting program leads. Ideal candidates are 17+ with some service hours and a background with children.

Qualifications

• Must be 17 years or older (preferably a high school senior).
• Must have 20 completed service hours (preferably with City of Greenbelt).
• Experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and information to facility users; including City policies and procedures pertaining to facility usage.
• Assist with facility use activities including appropriate safety and security.
• Assist in the inventory of facility supplies and equipment.
• Perform basic and minor custodial and janitorial duties before, during and after scheduled events and activities.
• Assist with event setup and breakdown which may include moving and arranging tables and chairs or other equipment.
• Assist with set-up and operating audio, video or other technology-focused equipment for programs and events.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Facility Assistant

JOB SUMMARY AND DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE WORK:

The Facility Assistant is a part-time position that will provide assistance to programs and events associated with the Greenbelt Recreation Department. Under general supervision of the Recreation Coordinator, the Facility Assistant will assist with the preparation of different activities and will also be tasked with assignments around the facility grounds. Assignments can include setting up tables and chairs for rentals, preparing for City programs and events, performing light janitorial and custodial duties, and other duties as required to ensure that patrons have a positive experience.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide assistance and information to facility users; including City policies and procedures pertaining to facility usage.
• Assist with facility use activities including appropriate safety and security.
• Assist in the inventory of facility supplies and equipment.
• Maintain professional, courteous behavior toward co-workers, members of the public, and all other contacts in the course of work.
• Perform basic and minor custodial and janitorial duties before, during and after scheduled events and activities.
• Document and report necessary repairs, incidents, safety and cleanliness issues to supervisor.
• Assist with event set up and breakdown which may include moving and arranging tables and chairs or other equipment.
• Assist with set-up and operating audio, video or other technology-focused equipment for programs and events.
• Assist in organizing and implementing tasks for programs and events.
• Assist in ensuring proper compliance of established facility rules and regulations by participants and users.
• Engage with participants of programs and events while assisting program lead.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

• 17 years or older (preferably a high school senior)
• Must have 20 completed service hours (preferably with City of Greenbelt).
• Experience working with children is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• City programs and facilities, environment, safety, policies and procedures.

Skills in:

• Following written and oral instructions, logging daily entries.
• Organizing work efficiently and providing courteous service.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Ability to interact courteously with patrons and colleagues.

Experience working with children is preferred.

Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds (specifically tables, chairs and AV equipment).

Punctuality and dependability are mandatory.

NOTE:

This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.