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About the Position
The Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation Department enriches lives by connecting people with quality experiences. Our department values represent the culture of our employees and how we strive to represent all that take advantage of our parks, services and facilities. We endeavor to be: Respectful, Professional, Dedicated, Inclusive, Responsive and Innovative.
We are currently seeking to fill a regular part-time .5 FTE Maintenance Worker I position at The Olympia Center and the Harbor House. This position is geared towards custodial duties. General cleaning of rooms, offices, lobbies, halls, restrooms and room setup/takedowns, frequent customer interaction with a service-first attitude, minor maintenance repairs and floor care are examples of some of the responsibilities. Work hours are Saturdays, 1:30pm-10:00pm, Sundays,12:30pm-6:00pm and Mondays 3:00pm-10:30pm. This is an AFSCME represented position, local 608-1. This position also requires covering for sick leave and vacation requests for other staff when needed.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Ability to work evenings and weekends, and maintain predictable attendance
• Self-starter and detail oriented
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service to building users at all times.
• Ability to anticipate, accommodate and assist in customer’s needs
• Ability to interact with a diverse group of clientele in a positive friendly manner.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize duties throughout the shift
• Knowledge of audio/video hookup
• Ability to be a positive presence with and around co-workers and able to avoid negative influences and attitudes from becoming your own.

To Apply
To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.  We do not accept resumes and cover letters.If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 360.753.8305.

• The application period will end March 14, 2023 at 4:00pm
• Only electronic applications are accepted.

Contact Information
If you have questions about the position and/or requirements, please contact Vic Decicio at (360) 570-5859 or via email at vdecicio@ci.olympia.wa.us.The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for basic, general upkeep, repair and/or cleaning in and around The Olympia Center.
• Perform custodial duties to include cleaning and sanitizing of restrooms and kitchens, and cleaning windows, blinds, vents and other duties as assigned.
• Complete minor plumbing repairs, patching and painting, weed flowerbeds. May perform minor snow removal around The Olympia Center sidewalks.
• Operation of small hand tools, backpack blower/vacuum, floor scrubber, upright-lift, buffer, wet vacs, and carpet extractor.
• Responsible for providing a safe, clean environment and listening to Center users in a non-judgmental manner.
• Assist widely diverse groups using the Center including general renters, city department staff and senior services staff.
• Direct questions about recreation classes and general facility use to the Public Service Representatives.
• Check out equipment to gymnasium and party pack users.
• Maintain and repair equipment as necessary and to the level of training provided.
• Prepare meeting rooms for occupancy, including all room arrangements such as setting up and taking down collapsible tables, stacking and unstacking chairs, placing tables and chairs, connecting audio/video equipment. Preparing and delivering refreshment carts as needed.
• Prepare the gymnasium for use including setup of volleyball standards, pickle ball nets, score clocks, raising/lowering curtain, and any basketball hoop and backboard adjustments.
• Routinely monitor all areas to ensure conditions are within standards.
• Complete reports or forms as necessary regarding Center activities and use.
• Assist in the emergency evacuation of the building, including physical removal of people unable to assist themselves from the building if necessary.
• Assists with Percival Landing moorage including boat registration and public contact in and around Percival Landing.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of basic building maintenance techniques.
• Knowledge of basic safety procedures and precautions.
• Skill in operating and maintaining small manual/power tools and equipment.
• Ability to work and communicate with diverse groups and individuals, including seniors and youth.
• Ability to assess potentially dangerous situations and request assistance as necessary.
• Ability to work independently from general guidelines and as a member of a service oriented workgroup.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work alone.
• Ability to project a commitment to public service and work with the public in a friendly, tactful, caring manner.
• Ability to respond to citizen inquiries appropriately.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical activity.
• Demonstrated punctual, regular and reliable attendance is required.

Education/Experience

• One year general work experience required.
• Experience in basic building maintenance or general building cleaning and upkeep preferred.
• In person public contact and customer service experience a must.

Special Requirements

• Successful completion of a criminal background check required for appointment.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License is required.
• Able to acquire CPR/First aid card within 6 months.

Contacts

• Employees working in the Olympia Center are in constant, daily contact with the users of building.
• The Center attracts a widely diverse group of people and friendliness, tact, courtesy and an orientation toward public service are critical to the Center's success.
• Some individuals may pose an immediate or potential threat to the Center, the employees and/or other Center users.
• Staff must remain calm and in control regardless of the situation and call for the assistance of other Center staff or the Police Department when necessary.

Supervision

• None.

Accountability

• The Maintenance Worker I (Olympia Center) is responsible for performing assigned duties efficiently and properly, and in a manner that assures the protection of City property and the safety of Center users and employees.

Working Conditions

• Olympia Center employees work in a large, busy, multi-use public facility.
• The Olympia Center is a 56,000 square foot building with multiple floor levels.
• Operating hours include daytime, evenings, weekends and occasional holidays.
• Olympia Center Maintenance staff complete scheduled work projects throughout the Center while being responsive to Center user needs.
• Stress associated with addressing and resolving conflict, enforcement of rules, and competing interests and priorities is routine.
• Job duties may expose the employee to toxic materials such as cleaning chemicals and bodily fluids.
• Olympia Center users and customers must be observed and monitored.
• Unacceptable behaviors and activities must be addressed according to Center policy and may become confrontational in nature occasionally requiring the assistance of the Olympia Police Department.