Conference Center Worker, Temporary/On-Call, Part-Time

City of Fortuna•Fortuna, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Conference Center Worker I is a temporary, on-call, part-time position with responsibility for a variety of tasks related to the River Lodge Conference Center. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Conference Center Manager and/or Conference Center Coordinator, with some latitude granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. Work is typically performed in a general office and meeting room environment. Some work is performed in a commercial kitchen. Work involves repetitive, moderate to heavy physical labor in setting up and taking down tables and chairs and performing maintenance and janitorial tasks. Position will require work on a flexible schedule which will include early mornings, nights, and weekends.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
Two (2) years of work experience involving conference, event, or banquet planning with frequent public interaction.
Must be 18 years of age.
Ability to perform a wide variety of independent tasks and support work using independent judgment, speed and accuracy.
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and to respond quickly and efficiently to customer needs.
Ability to work flexible hours as required.
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to operate equipment used in maintenance and cleaning of facilities such as vacuum, rug cleaner, upholstery cleaner.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Ability to interpret and apply City and department rules, laws and policies with good judgment while carrying out job duties.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language.
Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written instructions, policies and procedures.
Ability to use logical thinking and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written directions or oral instructions.
Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under pressure of deadlines and changing priorities.
Ability to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.
Ability to act with integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to communicate effectively.
Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to review a wide variety of materials in electronic or hard copy form.
Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other related equipment.
Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to safely lift, move, or maneuver whatever may be necessary to successfully perform the duties of their position.
Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to efficiently function in their assigned work environment, including, where applicable, the operation of motorized vehicles and equipment.

Nice To Haves

May be required to maintain a valid California Driver’s License throughout employment.
If required, incumbent will participate in the DMV “Pull Program.”
Employees must be at least 18 years of age and maintain a valid Driver’s License to operate a City vehicle or personal vehicle for work-related purposes.

Responsibilities

Provide information to assist clients in setting up meetings, receptions, and banquets.
Interact with public and others in providing information regarding the River Lodge Conference Center.
Receive visitors, direct inquiries, and welcome prospective customers and assist them in viewing conference center.
Assist in utilizing the conference center in a variety of ways.
Assist kitchen user groups and assist with food preparation and service.
Set up various rooms for meetings, receptions, and banquets.
Operate office and computer equipment including audio visual and sound system.
Facility maintenance includes tasks such as vacuuming, dusting, cleaning bathrooms, washing windows, cleaning and maintenance of commercial kitchen facilities.
Resolve routine problems.
Other duties as assigned.