Community Center Building Attendant

City of Olivia

Community Center Building Attendant

Job Description

Job Title: Community Center Building Attendant

Supervision: Reports to City Administrator

Effective Date: January 2026

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade / Range: Grade 0

Hours Worked: 20 hours/ week

Summary of Position:

Oversees activities and programming taking place at the Community Center. Assists users with facility access, setup and general use. Monitors the facility during assigned shifts and reports any issues, incidents or pertinent information to the appropriate staff.

Supervision Received:

Works under the general supervision and direction of the City Administrator

Supervisory Functions:

No direct supervision of others.

Equipment/Job Location:

The primary work location for this position is the Olivia Community Center. Typical equipment used includes items customary to both an office and community center: such as computer, tablet, telephone, tables, chairs, and various gym and recreation equipment.

Primary/ Essential Functions of the Job:

· Provides general supervision of the Community Center.

· Assists customers at the Community Center by supplying information or directing them to the appropriate staff for assistance.

· Answers phones and emails, takes messages, and responds to basic inquiries regarding Community Center operations.

· Handles routine Community Center reservations and scheduling.

· Receives and processes payments, including credit card, check, and cash transactions.

· Assists with special projects such as creating educational or promotional flyers, supporting digital document conversion efforts, and other assigned tasks.

· Keeps the Administrator informed of all pertinent matters and facility-related issues.

· Demonstrates knowledge of, and ability to apply, applicable safety practices and procedures.

· Secures the building at the end of shifts or after events.

· Performs light cleaning duties, including emptying trash and maintaining general facility cleanliness.

· Oversees the operation and activities of events held in the facility to ensure a safe, organized, and positive experience for participants.

Required Skills / Abilities:

· Skill in troubleshooting and problem-solving.

· Ability to organize, compile, and maintain accurate information and records.

· Ability to multi-task and complete assigned duties in a timely and efficient manner.

· Considerable ability to deal courteously with the public and de-escalate situations involving upset customers, representing the City in a positive and professional manner.

· Ability to interact with customers and employees in a friendly, polite, and helpful manner.

· Ability to maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts to achieve organizational objectives in matters requiring cooperation, explanation, and persuasion.

· Ability to oversee others to ensure safe and successful facility use and program operations.

· Ability to understand and follow applicable state, federal, and City laws, rules, policies, and regulations.

· Ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently with minimal supervision.

· Skill in verbal and written communication.

· Skill in operating vacuums, general cleaning tools, and facility maintenance equipment.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Community Center Building Attendant position.

· Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear.

· Use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms in both office and facility environments.

· Use large motor skills such as standing, walking, opening doors, setting up rooms, and moving equipment or supplies.

· Utilize fine motor skills to manipulate objects requiring manual dexterity.

· Lift, carry, and move moderately heavy items such as tables, chairs, recreation equipment, staging, and other supplies related to Community Center operations (generally up to 50 pounds).

· Bend, twist, stretch, and reach during routine facility setup and cleaning tasks.

· Operate a computer and related devices for extended periods of time.

· Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

· Work involves regular exposure to indoor office and facility environments.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED certificate
• Must pass criminal and civil background investigations.

Non-Discrimination Statement:

The City of Olivia will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of any legally protected class or status.

(The examples given above are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed and are not necessarily all-inclusive. This position description is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.)

Pay: $16.90 per hour

Expected hours: 5.0 – 30.0 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17