Facility Attendant (Part-Time)

City of Fairfield; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Fairfield is seeking a part-time Facility Attendant to help maintain our Parks & Recreation facilities. You will open/close facilities, assist the public and event groups, and ensure safety, cleanliness, and order during programs and activities.

Eligibility includes completion of high school, 18 years old, and at least one year of relevant customer-facing experience. A valid CA driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade is required.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age with at least 1 year of customer-facing work experience.

Responsibilities

• Open and close facilities as scheduled.
• Work with and assist the public, renters, sports organizations, and groups using City facilities.
• Provide assistance and information to facility users.
• Oversee facility use activities including safety and security.
• Assist in inventory of facility supplies and equipment.
• Greet scheduled users on arrival to the facility.
• Inform facility users of City policies and procedures and ensure compliance.
• Resolve questions and complaints from guests.
• Maintain professional and courteous behavior with coworkers and the public.
• Perform basic custodial and janitorial duties during and after scheduled uses.
• Document repairs and incidents to the supervisor.
• Set up and arrange tables, chairs, and equipment for events.
• Assist in organizing tasks for programs and events.
• Set up and operate audio/video or other tech for programs and events.
• Ensure compliance with facility rules by participants and users.
• Return tables and equipment to original location after events.
• Lock/unlock doors and set alarms when closing facilities.

Skills

Public interaction

Customer service

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Get your foot in the door! The City of Fairfield’s Parks & Recreation Department is looking for an eager to learn, motivated individual to join our dynamic team dedicated to maintaining our city’s Parks & Rec facilities. Every day brings new opportunities to make a visible difference— preparing rooms for use, keeping bathrooms and common areas clean and inviting, and ensuring our facilities remain safe and beautiful for residents to enjoy. If you’re reliable, detail-oriented, and passionate about making Fairfield’s facilities shine, we’d love to have you on our team!

Please Note: This position is represented by Fairfield Part-Time Employees’ Association (FPTEA), is part-time, year‑round, non‑benefited, and limited to working no more than 1,000 hours in a fiscal year (July 1‑June 30). Candidates must be available to work a varied schedule to meet program needs, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Please note that the City uses an electronic reference check process. Refer to the “REFERENCE CHECKS” section at the bottom of this job posting for more detailed information.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade is required.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. Equivalent to one year experience as a facility monitor, janitor, custodian, attendant, or manager in the hospitality industry, recreation field, or other similar position that requires close interaction with the public and would provide relevant experience necessary for successful performance as a Facility Attendant. Prior experience in dealing with the public effectively is desirable.

LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE

• A valid California Driver's License is required at time of appointment.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Open and close facilities as scheduled for uses.
• Work with and assist the public, renters, sports organizations, and other groups who use City facilities throughout the schedules use and event.
• Provide assistance and information to facility users.
• Oversee facility use activities including appropriate safety and security.
• Assist in the inventory of facility supplies and equipment.
• Meeting and greeting scheduled users upon arrival to the facility.
• Informing facility users of City policies and procedures pertaining to their use and insuring that users are in compliance.
• Provide information to guests, or refer guests to the appropriate Department contact.
• Resolve guess questions and complaints.
• 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 during and after scheduled uses and activities.
• Documenting and reporting necessary repairs and incidents to the supervisor.
• Move and arrange tables and chairs and equipment for the set-up of facilities at various locations for different programs, uses, or events.
• Assist in organizing and implementing tasks for programs, uses, and special events.
• Set-up and operate audio, video or other technology focused equipment for programs, uses, and events.
• Assist in ensuring proper compliance of established facility rules and regulations by participants and users.
• Return tables and chairs and equipment to original location following events.
• Secure all locks and doors and set alarm when closing facilities.
• Perform basic outside field maintenance.
• Operate basic field preparation vehicles and equipment.
• Prepare sports fields for games and tournaments including set up bases, drag and water fields, clean dugouts, and turn off/on lights.
• Maintain proper pool water chemistry and water cleanliness.
• Perform facility inspections to ensure safety and cleanliness including basic pool feature safety inspections.
• Must be available and flexible to work nights/weekends/holidays as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best-qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview, or any combination.

REFERENCE CHECKS

The City utilizes an electronic reference check process to gather references of candidates once mutual interest is established. Please note that if you include your current supervisor in the “References” section of your application, they may be contacted once you have accepted a conditional job offer from the City.

Candidates are encouraged to notify anyone they list in the “References” section to help ensure a timely response. When listing references, please identify persons who can assess your professional qualifications in the context of the workplace. Examples include former colleagues/supervisors, mentors, etc. If you have limited or no work experience, you may identify personal references familiar with your qualifications that correlate to workplace experiences. Examples include teachers, volunteer coordinators, mentors, etc.

The City of Fairfield is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and professionalism.