Facilities Service Worker - Island Grove Event Center

City of Greeley • Greeley, CO

13d • $18 - $22

About The Position

The Facilities Service Worker is an essential member of the Department of Culture, Parks, and Recreation and helps keep Island Grove buildings clean, well maintained, and ready for events and programs. The role has two primary areas of responsibility: custodial work and event setup/teardown. It includes representing the department at evening events, performing regular and scheduled deep cleaning, and completing minor facility maintenance such as basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, drywall work, and minor repairs. The position also supports event scheduling, supply coordination, and snow removal as needed.

The work involves frequent public contact and interruptions, and requires weekday, evening, night, weekend, and some holiday availability. Employees may encounter dust, fumes, cleaning chemicals, and varied weather conditions, as well as some exposure to chemicals and electrical or plumbing materials. The role requires local travel within the county on occasion. This is a benefits-eligible position. The City of Greeley is an at-will employer; candidates must pass required pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification.

Requirements

• At least one to two years of customer service experience, or a combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that enables successful performance of the essential job functions.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Possess a valid driver's license; the minimum-experience pathway specifies that it must have been held for at least two years with a good driving record.
• Knowledge of maintenance and minor repairs as they relate to public buildings.
• Ability to collaborate with people from different areas and backgrounds and support teamwork and communication.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks, work under pressure, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain effectiveness.
• Ability to take initiative and complete daily tasks and special projects.
• Ability to prioritize activities that have the greatest impact on work commitments.
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices, including assessing customer needs, meeting quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of incident response and handling methods.
• Customer service skills, including active listening, addressing customer needs, defusing tense situations, and maintaining an open, flexible, and friendly demeanor.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of walking, standing, stretching, bending, lifting or carrying up to 60 pounds, manual labor, and operating equipment and motor vehicles.
• Manual dexterity and vision sufficient for equipment repair, tool use, vehicle operation, and identifying materials for maintenance tasks.
• Mobility sufficient to walk over uneven, rocky surfaces.
• Availability to work weekdays, nights, weekends, evenings, and some holidays.
• Ability to travel occasionally within the county to other city buildings or partner sites.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• More than two years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cleaning of Culture, Parks, and Recreation facilities.
• Set up and tear down facilities for events and programs, including tables and chairs.
• Represent the department at evening events and help keep buildings clean and maintained before, during, and after events.
• Perform regular cleaning, scheduled deep cleaning, and deep-cleaning projects at multiple facilities during closures.
• Perform basic building upkeep and minor maintenance, including changing light bulbs, painting, wall patching, and minor repairs.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and the public.
• Handle difficult situations with tact, patience, and good judgment.
• Attend safety sessions and stay informed about safety and emergency procedures.
• Use software to schedule facility events and needs.
• Communicate custodial and cleaning supply needs to supervisors.
• Assist with snow removal as needed, including hand shoveling, snow blowing, operating a Gator with plow, and applying ice melt.
• Operate small equipment and tools, including power tools, shop equipment, lifts, buffers, vacuums, extractors, power washers, and auto-scrubbing machines; operate larger equipment such as forklifts, loaders, and skid steers.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• This position is benefits eligible; the posting directs applicants to the City's benefits guide for details.
• The City describes a total rewards program that supports employee development and recognition and employee safety and well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed