Facility Attendant

City of Tukwila•Tukwila WA 98168, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Tukwila is hiring seasonal Facility Attendants to support recreation activities and visitor services at the Tukwila Community Center. Attendants assist recreation staff with registration-desk activities, oversee program and rental-group use of the facility, help participants, and may set up and take down facilities. The Center includes meeting rooms, classrooms, banquet facilities, and a commercial kitchen. This is a seasonal, temporary, limited-hours position that is not eligible for PERS or benefits. Work is expected to be 15–20 hours per week, based on program needs, and may not exceed 1,040 hours in a 12-month period. The schedule is flexible and may include daytime or evening work, evenings, weekends, holidays, irregular hours, and split shifts. Friday and Saturday availability, and possibly Sunday availability, is preferred. The stated wage is $25.00. Work is performed primarily outdoors within Tukwila city limits and involves extended periods of standing, walking, bending, lifting, and interacting with the public. The role requires working with diverse populations and responding to changing assignments and operational needs. Applicants must be at least 20 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, and have six months of customer service, recreation, education, or similar experience. A valid driver’s license is required. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of hire and pass a criminal history background check.

Requirements

Must be at least 20 years old.
High school diploma or GED required.
At least six months of experience in customer service, recreation, education, or a similar environment.
Must be able to work with limited supervision and exercise good judgment.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule with limited notice, including evenings and weekends.
Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
Must pass a criminal history background check.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must be physically capable of assisting with and participating in physical activities, including lifting and moving equipment up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work with diverse populations and large groups in a positive, professional, and courteous manner.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and wind.
Ability to adapt to changing work assignments and respond to urgent or time-sensitive tasks.
Strong customer service skills and a friendly, positive, professional demeanor.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team with limited or no supervision.
Ability to multitask in a busy public environment and work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and ages.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with participants, volunteers, coworkers, and the general public.
Ability to follow instructions, policies, and procedures and manage stressful situations with tact and diplomacy.

Nice To Haves

Availability on Fridays and Saturdays, and possibly Sundays.
Multicultural experience and/or background is strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

Register participants in recreation classes and programs using computerized systems.
Collect fees, reconcile computer accounts, and balance the daily cash register till.
Prepare word-processing documents, spreadsheets, flyers, reports, and other clerical materials as assigned.
Set up and clean up equipment for classes, activities, and rentals, including moving equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Open and secure the facility or rooms and conduct frequent facility checks, including the parking lot, using a daily checklist.
Oversee appropriate facility use by patrons and rental groups and enforce rules and regulations as needed.
Help maintain facility cleanliness before and after program use and ensure rental groups clean up properly.
Assist with rental applications and reservations and conduct facility tours when appropriate.
Attend required staff meetings, training, and orientation sessions.
Communicate with supervisors and team members about facility conditions, visitor needs, and operational updates.
Represent the City of Tukwila and its Parks & Recreation Department professionally and positively.
Perform other related duties supporting visitor services, events, and recreation operations.