Facility Attendant - Part Time

City of Arroyo Grande; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PARS retirement benefits

Sick leave

Job summary

City of Arroyo Grande seeks a part-time facility attendant to supervise city facilities, including the Community Center, and assist with setup, cleanup, and information services. The role requires maintaining a clean, safe environment, monitoring occupancy, and reporting issues to the supervisor.

It offers a flexible, part-time schedule and no guaranteed hours. No prior experience is required beyond a tenth-grade completion, and a California driver’s license may be required.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills for public inquiries and staff coordination.
• Proper phone etiquette and courteous communication.
• Ability to perform required physical tasks including lifting up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, facilitate and monitor the use of the City’s facilities.
• Respond to inquiries and provide information to the public.
• Assist facility patrons with setup and cleanup; maintain a clean facility.
• Clean up kitchen, floors and counters if needed.
• Ensure groups observe rules and safety regulations; report issues.
• Record occupancy and usage metrics during events.
• Report damages or problems with facility usage.
• Answer phones, take messages and direct to staff.
• Perform related duties as required.
• Respond to City emergencies as needed.

Skills

Effective communication methods

Phone etiquette

Lifting techniques

Education

12th grade education

Job description

Description

To supervise the use of City facilities, including the Community Center; and to perform a variety of duties relative to assigned area of responsibility.

To supervise the use of City facilities, including the Community Center; and to perform a variety of duties relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Supervision Received And Exercised

Receives direct supervision from the Senior Facility Attendant and general supervision from the Director of Recreation Services.

Essential Function Statements

(Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following):

• Oversee, facilitate and monitor the use of the City's facilities based on assignment.
• Respond to inquiries and provide information related to the City’s facilities to the public in a courteous, professional and timely manner.
• Assist facility patrons with set-up, and clean up of the facility; maintain a clean and orderly facility.
• Clean up kitchen, floors and counters, if needed to maintain a clean facility.
• Ensure that groups using the City's facilities observe all appropriate rules and safety regulations; report to supervisor or authorities, as appropriate.
• Ensure that maximum occupancy is not exceeded at the facility and record number of people and amenities used during events within the facilitiy.
• Accurately report any damage or problems associated with uses of the facility.
• Answer phones, and take messages and direct to the appropriate staff member for follow-up.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Respond and perform assigned duties in the event of a City declared emergency.

Qualifications

Knowledge of

• Effective communication methods.
• Proper phone etiquette.
• Proper lifting techniques.

Ability to

• Supervise the use of the City's facilities as assigned.
• Effectively respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
• Ensure adherence to rules and regulations governing the use of City facilities.
• Maintain accurate records and logs.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Communicate effectively with a diverse population.
• Quickly accommodate unexpected changes in priorities, work schedules and emergencies.
• Establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Experience And Education Guidelines

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience And Education

No prior experience is required; zero to one year of experience in a recreational setting is desirable.

Training

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

License Or Certificate

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions

Office and building environment; exposure to computer screens, extensive contact with participants and public, and limited exposure to adverse conditions such as dust, fumes, odors, noise or inclement weather conditions.

Physical Conditions

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read written materials, a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone; finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard and to operate standard office equipment. Must possess the ability to sit or stand for extended periods, move tables and chairs, walk over uneven surfaces, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, as well as lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects up to 40 pounds.

Our Community

Arroyo Grande, incorporated in 1911, is located on the California Central Coast midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Located in San Luis Obispo County, the City is 5.45 square miles with a population of over 18,000 residents. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean, beautiful foothills, lakes, and world-class wineries, the City boasts fine homes, excellent schools, and a thriving agricultural and tourism-based economy. Downtown Arroyo Grande, or the “Village” as locals call it, is the quaint heart of the city. The walkable downtown has antique shops in old Victorian buildings, farm-to-table eateries and watering holes, and exhilarating outdoor exploration. In the middle of the village overlooking Arroyo Grande Creek is the historic Swinging Bridge, which is owned and maintained by the City. Constructed in 1875, it spans a total length of 171 feet, is suspended 40 feet above the creek, and is the only one of its kind in California. The City prides itself on its beautiful array of parks, open space, and multiple community facilities. From the many parks to the sports complexes to the wildlife preserve, the City of Arroyo Grande encourages a strengthened community and improved psychological health. Each year, the Harvest Festival and Summer Concerts in the Park Series draw crowds of visitors seeking an old-fashioned good time. Arroyo Grande is one of the cities on the central coast known as the “Five Cities,” which includes Grover Beach, Oceano, Pismo Beach, and Shell Beach or Halcyon. Known for its Mediterranean climate, summers are warm and dry with an average temperature of 70 degrees. Meanwhile, winters are mild with an average temperature between 50 and 60 degrees.

Public Agency Retirement System: Employer contributes to retirement benefits through membership in the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) for all part-time employees in lieu of Social Security. Each pay period 6.0% will be deducted from the employee's salary and deposited into the PARS account. The City contributes an additional 1.5% of the employee's salary to the PARS account.

Sick Time: 40 hours of sick leave per year which can be used after 90 days of employment.

01

Hours and work schedules may vary based on operational needs and are not guaranteed. Are you willing to work a variable schedule based on the needs of the department?

• Yes
• No

02

Employment in this position is limited to 960 hours during the City's fiscal year (July 1 through June 30). Are you willing and able to work within this limitation?

• Yes
• No

03

This part-time hourly position does not include City-provided employee benefits, except as may be required by applicable federal, state, or local law. Do you understand and acknowledge this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

04

This position is not eligible for membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) based on the terms of the part-time hourly appointment. Do you understand and acknowledge this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question