Facility Assistant - Summit on the Park (Part-Time)

Canton Township; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Canton Township is seeking a Facility Assistant at Summit on the Park. This part-time role supports front-line supervision, customer service, and staff assistance at multiple facilities.

Shifts include afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays with a pay rate of $16.80 per hour. Responsibilities include guest relations, safety, program setup, and coordination with the Health & Wellness Recreation Specialist.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
• Must obtain CPR/AED and first aid certification within 30 days of employment.
• Previous experience dealing with the public in a mature and responsible manner.
• Previous community center or facility operation experience preferred.
• Knowledgeable about Summit on the Park programs and Parks, Recreation & Community Services.
• Ability to lift and carry tables/chairs and perform setup; manual labor for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Supervise overall operation of the Community Center.
• Maintain security and communicate with local law enforcement as needed.
• Maintain daily attendance and incident reports.
• Perform custodial/maintenance tasks (sweeping, mopping, cleaning).
• Handle conflicts with guests as frontline staff.
• Promote facility and maintain public relations with patrons.
• Set up and tear down programs as scheduled.
• Respond to emergencies and communicate procedures clearly.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

CPR/AED & First Aid within 30 days

Shift adaptability

Public interaction experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college preferred

Job description

The following at-will job posting will remain open until November 3, 2026.

FACILITY ASSISTANT

Summit on the Park

Part-Time

Pay Rate: $16.80 per hour

Required Schedule

Monday - Sunday

afternoons, evenings, weekends, holidays

See what it's like to work as a Facility Assistant!

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JOB DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

The Facility Assistant is responsible for front-line supervisor duties while acting as a customer service representative and staff support assistant at the Summit on the Park, Administration Building, Village Theater or other assigned facility.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

• Provides supervision of the overall operation of the Community Center.
• Responsible for general security of the Summit on the Park or other assigned facility, including any necessary communication with local law enforcement agencies.
• Maintains accurate daily attendance reports, as well as accident/incident reports.
• Performs general custodial/maintenance tasks, including, but not limited to, sweeping, mopping, glass cleaning, dusting and vacuuming as assigned.
• Performs role of front-line employee to handle conflicts that arise with guests.
• Responsible for facility promotion and positive public relations through interactions with facility patrons.
• Performs program setup and teardown as scheduled.
• Ensures all possible safety measures are observed by guests.
• Responsible for responding to, communicating and documenting emergency situations, including, but not limited, to First Aid, Severe Weather and Missing Child events.
• Attends meetings and/or training as directed.
• Performs other assigned duties as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS - KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Minimum age of 18 years old.
• High school graduate or GED required. Some college education preferred.
• Must obtain CPR/AED and first aid certification within 30 days of employment. CPR/AED and first aid classes are free to Township employees. Certification through an organization approved by Michigan's Bureau of Community and Health Systems, Child Care Licensing division, may also be accepted.
• Previous experience dealing with the public in a mature and responsible manner required.
• Some college education preferred.
• Previous community center or facility operation experience preferred.
• Knowledgeable about programs offered by Summit on the Park and by Parks, Recreation & Community Services.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time; must be able to lift and carry tables and chairs and perform general setup.
• Strong organizational and communication skills (both oral and written) are required.
• Ability to clearly communicate procedures, problems and policies with fellow employees and the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to clearly communicate procedures, problems, and policies with fellow employees and the public in a tactful and courteous manner
• Ability to physically monitor all areas inside the Summit, including, but not limited to, stairwells, locker rooms and the second level of the facility as well as the immediate area outside of the facility.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations; must be able to climb stairs to the second level of the facility to assist during emergencies and building evacuation.
• Must be willing to conform to department uniform policy.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts, including afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• This is an "At-Will" position. Work assignments and hours are scheduled based on availability, division requirements and within the confines of the budget. Schedules and work hours are not guaranteed and are subject to change at any time due to division needs, budgeting constraints and staff availability.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Reasonable Accommodations: Canton Township provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the ADA Coordinator at [phone]. We encourage all interested qualified applicants to apply for open positions. Request for accommodations will be reviewed case-by-case.

• Stand - Frequently
• Walk - Frequently
• Sit - Occasionally
• Use of Hands/Fingers - Frequently
• Reach - Frequently
• Climb - Occasionally
• Crawl - Occasionally
• Squat/Kneel - Frequently
• Bend - Occasionally

Lift/Carry

• Less than 10 lbs - Frequently
• 10-29 lbs - Frequently
• 30-59 lbs - Occasionally
• 60-100 lbs - Rarely

Push/Pull

• Less than 10 lbs - Frequently
• 10-29 lbs - Frequently
• 30-59 lbs -Occasionally
• 60-100 lbs - Rarely

Reports To: Health & Wellness Recreation Specialist

Job Description updated: March 2026

Posting information:

Facility Assistant - Summit on the Park (Part-Time)

• This is a part-time job opportunity. An employee in this position can work up to 29 hours per week year-round. Work hours, however, will be solely determined based on workload and availability.
• This is an at-will position. Hours are limited and will vary based on the operational needs of the department. Employees in this position are not full-time and will be classified as part-time employees.
• All candidates will be notified VIA EMAIL of the disposition of the employment application.
• Being hired to fill a vacant position will require reference checking, background information, working history verification, physical exam, drug screen and new hire orientation.
• Must meet the minimum requirements for the position to be considered.
• This is an external posting open to all applicants. This position will remain open until filled. A completed application must be submitted to be considered for this position. Applications not completed in their entirety will not be considered.

Canton Township provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) and is committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, national origin, disability, height, weight, gender identity, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Canton Township takes great pride in the diversity of our community and promotes diversity in the workforce.