What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Attendant position at City of Bremerton?
This is a regular, part-time, non-represented position budgeted for 20 hours a week for 50 weeks per year.
Under the supervision of the Parks and Recreation Manager or designee, supports daily recreation facility operations and rental events. Prepares activity rooms, restrooms, and public areas for their intended use; monitors facility needs during activities and events; secures facilities at the conclusion of use; and informs full-time staff of significant events or concerns.
(Note – This list is intended only to illustrate the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position.)
- Monitors daily facility activities and responds to room, building, grounds, and rental needs in accordance with established requirements and guidelines.
- Sets up and dismantles activity rooms, including arranging and moving tables, chairs, and other required furniture and equipment.
- Communicates with staff and patrons regarding facility activities, needs, and requirements.
- Responds to unplanned situations and conflicts using effective problem-solving and conflict-resolution practices.
- Promotes a safe environment, minimizes potential risks, and identifies and reports unsafe conditions.
- Performs minor or necessary repairs when possible or as directed.
- Records attendance levels and prepares reports as directed.
- Performs facilities cleanup as instructed or needed.
- Opens and secures recreation facilities as assigned.
- Performs general grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming, and weeding in designated locations.
- Performs duties primarily during evenings and weekends.
- Maintain regular attendance and performs related work as assigned or required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
- Basic first-aid and safety practices.
- Conflict-resolution principles and practices.
- Assigned recreation program areas, facility operations, and rental guidelines.
Skill in:
- Interacting effectively and diplomatically with staff, patrons, and large groups of people.
- Setting up, dismantling, and moving tables, chairs, furniture, and other facility equipment.
Ability to:
- Remain attentive, motivated, and engaged throughout assigned activities and events.
- Understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to facility, grounds, and rental needs.
- Exercise sound judgment and respond effectively to unplanned situations and conflicts.
- Recognize unsafe conditions and take appropriate action within the assigned scope of responsibility.
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience performing similar duties in municipal recreation, parks or general maintenance, or a related field is preferred.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Equivalencies do not apply where a license or certification is required by law.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Successful completion and clearance of a background check
- First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificates must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
- A valid driver's license may be required depending on assigned duties.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing for sustained periods, walking between work areas, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping. Duties also require speaking and hearing sufficient to exchange detailed information at normal speaking levels, with or without correction.
This position performs medium work, including exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds continuously to move objects. Visual acuity is required to assess the accuracy and thoroughness of custodial, maintenance, and general labor tasks and to make general observations of facilities and structures.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is generally performed in environments protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The position is not otherwise substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Applicants must apply on-line at https://www.BremertonWA.gov/169/Current-Jobs.
Required Application Materials:
A completed City application and personal résumé are required. Incomplete applications packets will not be considered. Required application materials must be submitted online by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their application materials reflect the minimum qualifying experience, knowledge, skills and abilities as listed on the job posting.
Important Application Note: Please do not attach copies of certifications or transcripts to your application unless they are listed as a requirement for the position.
Application process after submittal - What to expect:
Initial screening – Once the position closes, the HR Department will review and evaluate your application materials to determine whether your materials reflect and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience required to meet the minimum qualifications.
Invitation to Interview – After initial screening and additional review by the hiring department, if it is determined that you exceed the minimum qualifications, you may be contacted and invited to interview with a hiring panel.
References – After the interview, if it is determined that you are the most qualified candidate for the position, references will be sent electronically to the individuals listed on your application.
Pre-employment Requirements – If/when applying for safety-sensitive positions, pre-employment physicals and/or drug testing may be required prior to any final offer of employment.
NOTE TO APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: If you require an accommodation at any point during the application process, please contact Human Resources at (360) 473-5348 or humanresources@ci.bremerton.wa.us