Description
THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
The City of Cupertino is currently recruiting for self-motivated, enthusiastic, and reliable Building Attendants. Current vacancies are in multiple program areas within the Cupertino Parks and Recreation Department. The Building Attendant classification is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited position limited to 995 hours per fiscal year.
Definition
Building Attendants are assigned primarily to either the Cupertino Senior, Quinlan Community Center, or Community Hall, and may occasionally staff other City of Cupertino facilities and/or special events. Under limited supervision of a Recreation Coordinator, Building Attendants are responsible for setting up/taking-down rooms for programs and events, opening and closing buildings, assisting facility rental customers in operating audio-visual equipment, monitoring facility usage for compliance with building rules and rental parameters, greeting rental customers, and completing pre-event and post-event inspections and paperwork. May perform additional duties as assigned. The schedule will vary from week to week based on facility rentals and programs. Hours are primarily evenings and weekends.
Class Characteristics
This classification is an entry level position. Job duties will vary depending on program area assigned to.
Cupertino Senior Center:
Typically works evenings o n Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday from 4:45 pm to 10 pm and /or Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm. There are occasional weekday morning and afternoon hours.
Quinlan Community Center:
The schedule will vary from w eek to week based on facility rentals and programs. Hours are primarily evenings and weekends.
Essential Duties
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Preparing, opening, and closing facilities for reservations, programs, special events, and public use.
Arranging furniture and equipment for events; ensuring the set-up is correct.
Setting up audio/visual equipment.
Removing trash in and around buildings.
Guarding against abuse to all City building facilities.
May perform additional duties as required.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent customer service techniques.
Basic principles and practices of custodial work.
Supplies and equipment used on the job.
General procedures of audio/visual equipment.
Standards of efficient and safe work.
Ability to:
Meet time deadlines.
Follow written directions and schematic drawings for setting-up rooms and facilities for programs or events.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
Follow and understand written and oral instructions.
Establish and maintain building security.
Work independently, often with limited supervision or direction.
Adhere to the safety procedures, practices, and policies of the City.
Experience and Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Customer service experience a plus.
Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license. Current CPR and First Aid certification within the first six months of employment (CPR and First Aid certification and recertification will be offered to new employees).
Supplemental Information
Physical Demands:
Perform physical activities that require substantial use of body, arms, and/or legs. On a continuous basis, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist and reach. Lift or carry weight of 50 pounds or less.
Application and Selection Process
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your City of Cupertino employment application to Human Resources. This recruitment is open until filled and may close at any time. Applications must be filled out completely. Failure to list work experience or stating “See Resume” in the work experience section of the application will be considered an incomplete application and subject to rejection. Resumes may be attached separately. Electronic applications may be submitted online through the City’s employment page at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cupertino, or application materials may be submitted to: Human Resources, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014. Late applications will not be accepted.
Applications will be screened according to the qualifications outlined in this job announcement. Applicants possessing the most desirable qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which may include a written examination and/or panel interview.
Additional Information
The City of Cupertino is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religion, color, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, age, medical condition, genetic characteristics, and physical or mental disability. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Cupertino Human Resources upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.
The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
