POSITION TITLE: Technician I, Recreation (Asst. Facility Manager) (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
REQUISITION #: req7624
DEPARTMENT: Recreation
LOCATION: FOOTHILLS ACTIVITY CENTER
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU)
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $42,952.00 - 64,427.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $45,000.00 - 56,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 5/24/2024.
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Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, children) – eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
• Retirement company contributions – after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
• Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Wellness program, workout facilities
• Employee/family onsite health clinic
• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
• Collaborative work environment

Job Summary

The City of Fort Collins Recreation team is hiring a Technician I, Recreation who is adaptable and skilled in facility maintenance and clerical responsibilities. When the Sr. Supervisor, Facilities is absent, The Tech I will serve as the shift facility manager. This position will be responsible for managing and maintaining city recreation facilities, including equipment setup, facility upkeep, customer service, and ensuring participant safety. The position requires skills in maintenance, custodial practices, and strong interpersonal abilities. In addition, the Technician I provides clerical support to staff, including cash handling, registration processing, and customer service. The position will complete necessary forms for task completion, safety reports, and facility/equipment repairs as required.
The Technician I, Recreation will manage daily facility operations and serve as the primary contact for escalated issues. The role maintains a flexible work schedule, including weekends and holidays, and participates in on-call rotations as needed. Currently, the person filling this role can expect to work Fridays 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM, Saturdays and Sundays 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM and Mondays 6 AM - 4 PM. There is an expectation that this schedule will change in the future. A qualified candidate will have at least two years of related experience in recreation facility or clerical operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Performs skills associated with accepted maintenance and custodial practices including but not limited to working in recreation facilities.
• May perform basic custodial duties throughout the facility as needed including laundry, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, trash collection, storage organization, kitchen prep/clean-up, and light snow removal as needed between Parks Department clearing efforts.
• Completes forms for task completion, safety/incident reports, and facility/equipment repairs as needed.
• Manages event setup and take down for events.
• Manage daily facility and acts as first point of contact for issues that rise beyond hourly staff.
• Provides direction and on-site supervision of hourly and contractual employees.
• Responsible for adhering to, and being an example of, following proper safety rules and regulations.
• Manages a flexible work schedule including hours of the day, weekends, holidays, and participates in on call rotation, if applicable.
• May be responsible for set-up and tear-down needs of recreation programs, drop-in activities, and facility rentals while on duty.
• Support other staff with clerical support functions, including cash handling, registration processing, and customer service.

Management Responsibilities

No

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to identify and prioritize work tasks.
• Knowledge of workplace safety guidelines.
• Basic math skills.
• Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• May be required to obtain certifications.
• Proficient in use of a computer and industry-related software such as e-mail, word processing and database input/management.
• Willing to work early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Required Qualifications

Experience Requirements

• Two years related experience in recreation facility operations, clerical operations, or closely related field.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training

• CPR / First Aid Certified
• Multilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

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Technician I, Recreation

The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.
Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.
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