Facility Attendant

POSITION TITLE: Facility Attendant (Hourly)

REQUISITION #: req7980

DEPARTMENT: Recreation

LOCATION: SENIOR CENTER

BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly View Classifications & Benefits

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time Hourly

HOURLY RATE: $15.00 - 16.50 per hour (based on relevant experience)

SELECTION PROCESS: This position has consistent openings, and we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-offer background check required.

While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.

At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.

To learn more about The City of Fort Collins and Our Community, please read Our Community and Our Organization Brochure

Summary

Provides support in the areas of facility, program, and event preparation. Sets up and dismantles tables, chairs, audio visual equipment, presentation materials, and kitchen equipment in all areas of the facility. Assists clients and full-time staff as needed. In addition, performs custodial responsibilities throughout the facility as required to maintain facility appearance, service to public, and operational status.

Work Schedule This position works out of one or all Recreation facilities including Northside Aztlan Center, Foothills Activity Center, Senior Center, EPIC, Mulberry Pool, and/or Club Tico. This position works up to 29 hours per week and hours may vary based on location, program, and event needs – flexibility in scheduling preferred. Early morning, late night, weekend, and holiday availability strongly desired.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• - Works independently and as a member of a collaborative team to provide exceptional activities, services, and resources to the public.
• - Responsible for needs of programs, drop-in activities, and facility rentals while on duty.
• - Provides custodial services throughout the facility as needed including laundry, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, trash collection, storage organization, kitchen prep/clean-up as needed, and light snow removal between Parks Department clearing efforts.
• - Sets-up and dismantles equipment throughout the facility including tables, chairs, audio visual equipment, presentation materials, and kitchen equipment.
• - Conducts regular head counts, sanitizing rounds, and supply replenishment throughout the facility, and notifies supervisors of any inventory needs.
• - Completes forms for task completion, safety/incident reports, and facility/equipment repairs.
• - Communicates with on-site facility renters and completes pre- and post-rental survey forms.
• - Supports front desk team with member check-in and answering phones as needed.
• - Monitors and secures the facility as needed, including communication and enforcement of facility regulations.
• - May operate 15 passenger vans for transportation of equipment with provided training.
• - Completes required Department and City trainings and attends staff meetings as scheduled.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position is not responsible for the supervision of employees.

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum age for Facility Attendant is 18.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the necessary functions of this position.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Customer service and custodial maintenance experience is helpful but not required upon hire. Bilingual language skills in English and Spanish highly preferred but not required.
  
  

Certifications, Licenses, And Registrations

• - Current CPR and First Aid Certifications (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire).
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Facility Attendant

• - Ability to read, understand, and apply all department policies and procedures.
• - Ability to carry and manipulate basic cleaning equipment to attend to custodial duties including laundry and regular cleaning of equipment and high-touch surfaces.
• - Ability to safely carry and set-up tables and chairs, operate storage dollies, kitchen equipment, carpet vacuum, ladders, snow shovels, and other basic hand tools.
• - Knowledge of and ability to operate basic office equipment, computer software and electronic applications, and audio-visual equipment.
• - Knowledge of effective de-escalation and conflict resolution strategies and ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external customers.
• - Maintains positive and solution-oriented, verbal and written communication with all co-workers, participants, and patrons.
• - Ability to operate 15 passenger van with provided training.
• - Ability to work independently without direct supervision and to make sound judgement calls.
• - Ability to handle sensitive or stressful situations with tact and diplomacy.
  
  

Language Skills

Ability to read instructions and communicate with facility, rental, and supervisory staff, and also the general public. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisor, groups of clients, customers, and the general public. Bilingual capabilities in Spanish and English highly preferred but not required.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve and implement practical solutions to problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Foresee and initiate proactive measures to ensure program quality, customer service and facility integrity.

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 this job.

Work will include the following: 1) sitting, standing and walking; 2) regular bending, stooping, twisting, balancing, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and reaching; 3) fine motor manipulation of custodial and maintenance equipment including frequent lifting and carrying up to 15 to 25 pounds to head height or higher; 4) physical activity required for frequent pushing, pulling, lifting, or moving of 30-35 pounds independently; 5) occasional physical activity required for pushing, pulling, lifting, or moving of up to 50 pounds independently, or up to 100 pounds with assistance of rolling carts; 6) hand/eye coordination for operation of a computer keyboard and electronic tablet; 7) foot-eye coordination for the operation of equipment/storage dollies and motor vehicles; 8) vision to read written materials and understand direction; 9) speech and hearing capabilities to maintain effective communication.

The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical And/or Recreational Marijuana Use

Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

The City is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being adversely impacted based on an employee’s protected status, or any behavior that violates this policy.

Consistent with the City’s respect for the rights and dignity of each employee, the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran status or uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.

The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. In addition to the City’s commitment to equal opportunity employment, the City strictly prohibits discrimination or retaliation against an employee who raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations of government health or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of City employees or the public, if the City controls the workplace conditions giving rise to the threat or violation.

Post Offer Background Check Required.

Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.