Hourly Rate: $ 17.68 - $28.34

** Immediate Openings Available **

This recruitment may close at any time. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a part-time at-will position working fewer than 950 hours per fiscal year and is non-benefited.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The City of Emeryville's Community Services Department is seeking customer-service oriented people to serve as Facility Attendants at several City facilities including, but not limited to the Emeryville Senior Center, Emeryville Recreation Center, and the Emeryville Child Development Center. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who needs a flexible schedule. Hours are typically available on weekday evenings and throughout the weekends but are also occasionally available during weekday mornings and afternoons.

Under general supervision, a Facility Attendant oversees the proper use of community recreational facilities; provides physical set-up arrangements for classes, meetings, activities, and public and private functions in community buildings and assists the public and staff in their use of the facilities.

Example of duties include monitoring usage, setting up and removing tables, chairs and other equipment such as PA Systems; minor clean up including removing and disposing of trash from community recreational facilities during and after use; sweeping or mopping of floors; provide phone assistance and public information; may open and close for weekday, weekend and evening rentals and recreation classes.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Ability to do heavy physical work including the lifting and moving of tables and chairs

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions

• Ability to deal effectively and courteously with the public Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays

• Ability to use sound judgment and maturity when dealing with unexpected issues Basic computer knowledge highly desirable

PHYSICAL STANDARDS

The physical standards described are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear, in person, in meetings and by telephone; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to bend, twist, lift, walk; stand; and set-up and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret information and room layout specifications; and interact with City employees and the public.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of the 10th grade or above. Must be 18 years or older.

Experience working with the public is desirable.

Previous experience as a building attendant is highly desirable.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule which may include evening, holidays, and weekends.

As a condition of employment, incumbents must pass a background check and will be required to be fingerprinted in accordance with State of California law.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Certification in CPR/AED and First Aid (desirable)

TO APPLY:

All applicants must submit a completed City of Emeryville/MESA application online (paper applications will not be accepted). You may also call the City of Emeryville Human Resources Department at (510) 596-4390 or visit the City's website at www.emeryville.org for additional information.. All hired candidates will need to be fingerprinted and must pass tuberculosis screening. If you have any questions about this position please contact, Rebecca Sermeno, Recreation Supervisor at (510) 596-4314 or at rebecca.sermeno@emeryville.org

SCREENING PROCESS:

Applications will be reviewed as received. Candidates' whose backgrounds most closely fit our requirements may be invited for an interview.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The City and the MESA are Equal Opportunity Employers. All aspects of employment shall be without

regard to sex, disability, race, political affiliation, religious creed, color, natural origin, or age. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled applicants to participate in the application and examination processes. Applicants needing special accommodations must contact Human Resources sufficiently in advance of the testing process to arrange for such accommodations. Please contact (510) 596-4300.