Building Attendant I/II/III (20671989)

The City of Half Moon Bay

Invites you to apply for the position of: 

•  Building Attendant I $17.22 - $20.93 Hourly
•  Building Attendant II  $19.94- $24.24 Hourly
•  Building Attendant III  $24.24 - $29.46 Hourly

This is a part-time position not to exceed 960 hours per Fiscal Year (July - June). 

What makes Half Moon Bay a best workplace?
Simply put, our employees and work culture! We are a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing exceptional service to our community, and we want you to join us! You will have the opportunity to work in a beautiful community and collaborative team, meeting our City Council's mission and the needs of our residents. We pride ourselves in being an employer of choice. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued, heard, inspired, and encouraged to bring their full selves to work. Our culture empowers our employees to achieve their professional goals and give their personal best.

About Our Team

The Recreation Services Division provides programs and activities for Half Moon Bay residents of all ages ranging from infants to seniors.  Program elements include fitness, enrichment, cultural events, special events, sporting events, trips, and community events. 

About The Position

We are seeking highly motivated, highly skilled, innovative and enthusiastic individuals to join the Recreation and Human Services Division with the City of Half Moon Bay.  As a critical member of this team you’ll be responsible for assisting in organizing and conducting a variety of recreation programs and activities.

You will report to the Recreation Supervisor and work alongside the Recreation Leader and other Building Attendants.  You will have the opportunity to work in a beautiful community and a tremendous opportunity to build and expand on the organizational and community success that has transformed the City over the past several years.   

What You Will Do

• Open, secure and close City facilities.
• Arrange chairs, tables and other equipment for events held at City facilities.
• Arrange audio system and room set-up for City Council, Planning Commission and Recreation Committee meetings.
• Monitor activities during the facility rentals and other facility usage including monitoring the time of access and departure of the group, monitoring set up and clean up quality provided by the group to ensure that department standards are met. Inspect facilities after usage ends. 
• Accept and file facility rental paperwork and drop in fees. 
• Provide customer service in person or by phone by orienting users, answering questions and resolving problems.
• Enforce department rules including facility rental policies.
• Communicate with the community in both English and Spanish (preferred).
• Work evenings and weekends as needed. 
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What You Bring

Sufficient education and experience to satisfactorily perform the duties of this classification. Knowing that any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. Such as:

Building Attendant I: Possession of a High School Diploma, or equivalent, and no experience working in a recreation setting.  Experience working in a recreation setting can substitute for the diploma or equivalent.

Building Attendant II: Possession of a High School Diploma, or equivalent; and two (2) year’s paid or unpaid work experience, or two (2) years of experience equivalent to the level of Building Attendant I.

Building Attendant III:  Possession of a High School Diploma, or equivalent; and four (4) year’s paid or unpaid work experience, or four (4) years of recreation leadership experience equivalent to the level of Building Attendant I.

and

Knowledge of:

• Basic mathematical functions.
• Equipment, facilities, operations and techniques used in a comprehensive community recreation program.
• Modern computer equipment and Microsoft Office suite programs and browsers.

Skill to:

• Set up audio and video systems and other devices as needed.
• Maintain an even disposition under pressure and trying circumstances.
• Read general diagrams for event set ups.
• Communicate clearly and understandably, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to:

• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers including, vendors, renters and instructors. 
• Work variable hours, including mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Ensure the safety and security of buildings. 

Who You Are 

• Comfortable working with a diverse community, instructors and staff.
• Strong communicator with excellent writing and interpersonal skills.
• Innovative problem solver who thinks outside the box.
• Individual who is self-motivated, team oriented, reliable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, teamwork environment.
• Professional skilled at juggling multiple priorities and projects in order to meet targeted deadlines.

Physical Demands

The ability to maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned. The ability to move tables, chairs, and equipment; lift equipment and supplies from 5 to 50 lbs. in weight is required.

Working Conditions

This position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities.  The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing statistical reports and data using a computer keyboard.  Additionally, the position requires near vision in reading correspondence, statistical data and using a computer, and acute hearing is required when providing phone service and communicating in person.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Half Moon Bay is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Half Moon Bay is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at eazevedo@hmbcity.com.