Facility Attendant (Northwest Recreation Center) (Part-Time)

Apopka Planning Commission; Apopka (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Facility Attendant to oversee the use of parks and recreational facilities. This role involves ensuring safety and compliance, assisting with maintenance, and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will be proactive in monitoring facility use, performing custodial duties, and setting up for events. If you enjoy working outdoors and have a passion for community engagement, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to local recreation efforts while ensuring a welcoming environment for all visitors.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and staff.
• Must possess a valid State of Florida driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the proper use of parks and recreational facilities.
• Assist with maintenance, custodial work, and event setups.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Emergency Response

Utility Cart Operation

Basic Maintenance Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Leaf Blower

Weed Eater

Edgers

Utility/Golf Carts

Communication Equipment

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, a Facility Attendant oversees the proper use of City of Apopka parks and recreational facilities; provides physical set-up arrangements for classes, meetings, activities, and public and private functions in community facilities and assists the public and staff in their use of the facilities. Work is performed under the supervision of the Recreation Manager, or designee in accordance with established methods, schedules, and procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Open and close parks and recreation facilities according to posted hours or confirmed reservations.
• Monitor and administer park and recreation facility reservations.
• Monitor splash pad pump equipment and report issues immediately to a supervisor.
• Responsible for assisting with the maintenance and upkeep of the parks. Performs custodial work, such as emptying trashcans, cleaning restrooms, and picking up trash around the assigned facility and stock restroom supplies as needed.
• Performs setups and breakdowns for events, activities, programs, and shows, as needed.
• Ensures facility use is in accordance with rules and regulations. Reports safety hazards and necessary equipment repairs immediately to a supervisor.
• Performs any other duties or tasks that may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate in both orally and in writing with customers and staff.
• Ability to take emergency measures necessary to ensure the well-being of facility users.
• Ability to safely operate a utility cart or golf cart.
• Ability to sweep, rake, mop, pick up trash, test pool water, and empty trash cans.
• Ability to operate basic powered hand equipment, such as leaf blowers, weed eaters, and edgers.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, event plans, and facility layouts.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent is desirable.
• Customer service experience is desirable.
• Must possess a valid State of Florida driver's license.

EQUIPMENT USED

Leaf blower, weed eater, edgers, rake, broom, mop, operating utility/golf carts, and communication equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work requires frequent walking, lifting of 50 pounds, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, standing, sitting, kneeling, crawling, and climbing.

JOB LOCATION

May work at any and all City of Apopka Park and Recreation facilities, or offsite recreation facilities for programs, as assigned.