Building Attendant - Recreation Facilities

City of Gainesville•Gainesville, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Facilities Division within the City of Gainesville’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department. Building Attendants provide essential on-site support for programs, events, and facility rentals, while promoting a welcoming and positive environment for all participants and visitors by assisting with facility supervision, event setup and breakdown, custodial duties, and delivering high-quality customer service to all. This is a temporary, part-time position averaging approximately 20–29 hours per week. Weekly schedules are determined based on program and event needs, requiring weekdays, mornings, mid-shifts, evening, weekends, and holiday work. Note: A Level 2 background check is required for all applicants within the Facilities Division.

Requirements

Completion of high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, and one year experience in janitorial work that includes public contact, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Florida Drivers License required.
Work requires physical strength and agility.
May be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Work requires wearing uniform supplied and in compliance with dress code.
Knowledge of general janitorial and maintenance tasks.
Ability to work effectively with coworkers and the general public.
Ability to keep records and prepare reports.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to read and understand complex work schedules and diagrams.

Nice To Haves

May perform lead worker or supervisory duties with contract and temporary employees.

Responsibilities

Performs general janitorial and attendant work at assigned building facilities and grounds, including set-up and clean-up after events and activities.
Moves and lifts heavy equipment, tables, chairs, and other objects to prepare for and clean up after events and programs.
Locks and unlocks facilities and notifies appropriate authorities in event of emergency.
Monitors events and programs and assists as needed.
Enforces strict applicable rules and regulations by informing general public participants.
Attends work on continuous and regular basis.