The Parks and Facilities Attendant will attend to and perform custodian duties associated with use of the City's parks and facilities, and perform minor maintenance and repairs to City streets, buildings, and facilities. This position is hourly, and not overtime exempt.
Parks and Facilities Attendant I - This is the entry-level class in the Parks and Facilities Attendant series. This class is distinguished from the Parks and Facilities Attendant II by the absence of directly-related work experience.
Parks and Facilities Attendant II - This is the journey level class in the Parks and Facilities Attendant series. This class is distinguished from the Parks and Facilities Attendant III by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series. Employees in this class have related work experience.
Parks and Facilities Attendant III - This is the advanced journey level class within the Parks and Facilities Attendant series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Parks and Facilities Attendant II by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned including the more difficult customer service, maintenance, and custodial tasks. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the II level, or when filled from the outside, applicants must have prior related experience.
This position is open until filled. Â Prompt submission of applications is encouraged. Â Applicants in the first round of review will be those who applied by March 3, 2024. Â If an applicant is not selected from that round, then later applications will be considered.Typical duties may include but are not limited to:Â
- Provide responsible staff assistance and support to the supervisor and/or lead worker as assigned.
- Work weekends, evenings, and holidays as assigned.
- Monitor park users' compliance with City park rules and regulations, and monitor park rentals for compliance with park rental agreements.
- Set-up tables, chairs and other equipment for daily activities and programs; move and arrange furniture and equipment for special events, rentals, and other programs and projects.
- Unlock, lock, and secure City parks and facilities as required.
- Perform security checks of buildings and facilities; observe and report unauthorized persons or activities at City facilities; monitor City parks, streetscapes, streets, buildings, and facilities for hazardous conditions and remedy or report any hazardous conditions found.
- Interact with the public in a courteous manner and respond to the public's questions, requests, and concerns.
- Perform custodial duties including but not limited to: emptying and cleaning trash and recycle receptacles; sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing floors; vacuuming, spot cleaning, and shampooing carpets; dusting, polishing, washing, and cleaning furniture, shelves, cabinets, woodwork, doors, and building fixtures; hosing down ramps, stairwells, and breezeways; cleaning interior and exterior windows, window treatments, and glass doors; cleaning, disinfecting, and polishing drinking fountains, counter tops, and other stainless steel fixtures; cleaning, scrubbing, and disinfecting break room and bathroom sinks, floors, walls, appliances, lavatory fixtures, showers, and door handles.
- Locate and remove graffiti from City property.
- Perform minor maintenance and repairs to streets, buildings, and park facilities.
- Prepare written activity logs and report forms.
- Remove unauthorized signs from City properties.
- Serve as emergency response worker as necessary.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
- Perform recreational duties including keeping score for sports leagues, monitoring City sports leagues, and assisting at City events as assigned.
- Serve as Crossing Guard.
Parks and Facilities Attendant I and II
Knowledge of
- General security procedures for City parks, buildings, and facilities.
- General safety procedures for City parks, streets, buildings, and facilities.
- Equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned.
- Proper lifting and carrying techniques.
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
- Proper cleaning methods and techniques.
- English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Ability To
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Interact professionally and effectively with members of the public.
- Perform medium to heavy lifting and carrying.
- Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.
- Maintain mental capacity, which allows for effective interaction and communication with others.
Parks and Facilities Attendant III  In addition to the qualifications for Parks and Facilities Attendant I and II:
Knowledge of
- Working knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in custodial work.
- Standard safety practices necessary in the maintenance of buildings and facilities.
- Operational characteristics of custodial cleaning equipment.
- Safe use and storage of cleaning chemicals.
Required
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Parks and Facilities Attendant I: One year of experience performing facility attendant, laborer, or custodian work is desirable; equivalent to the completion of the tenth grade.
Parks and Facilities Attendant II: No less than 1,800 hours of related experience performing facility attendant, laborer, or custodian work; equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
Parks and Facilities Attendant III: No less than 2,700 hours of related experience performing facility attendant, laborer,or custodian work; equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
License Requirement for All Positions:Â Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:Â Field environment; frequent exposure to outside atmospheric conditions; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, or other atmospheric conditions that may affect the respiratory system, eyes or skin; work around moving mechanical parts of equipment, tools or machinery;Â work in high, exposed places; work on slippery or uneven surfaces. Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, or walking for prolonged periods of time; operating motorized vehicles; medium to heavy lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling; climbing; balancing; stooping; kneeling; crouching; crawling; reaching; handling; use of fingers; talking; hearing; near and far acuity; depth perception; exposure to heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confined work space, chemicals, dust, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards.Â
