Facility Attendant ID - 12581

Definition

 

Join our great Pioneer Park Pavilion team!  The City of Puyallup will be filling several positions through this recruitment.  The Pioneer Park Pavilion is conveniently located in picturesque Pioneer Park with a large 8600 sq. ft. multi-purpose room, and is the site of many community meetings and private events.

It is impactful to join Team Puyallup and provide meaningful work in support of public service and the wellbeing of our community. We value our culture of demonstrating excellence in our work, being service focused, supporting collaboration, and having integrity in all that we do.

The Facility Attendant provides the primary point of customer service contact for the Pioneer Park Pavilion during events and rentals. This position is responsible for building and event supervision, event preparation, and required janitorial duties at the Pioneer Park Pavilion. Facility Attendants are responsible for set up and take down of facility equipment for events and rentals; working at events as scheduled and providing feedback to the facility Supervisor. This position involves a great deal of contact with the public and therefore requires good attention to detail and excellent customer service skills. Normal attention to detail is required to prevent errors. The Facility Attendant will report to the Pioneer Park Pavilion Supervisor.
 
The Facility Attendant position is a non-benefit, part-time position, with work hours that vary from 10 to 15 hours per week depending on events and rentals. The majority of hours worked will be on the weekends, however some hours may include late night shifts and weekdays, depending on the schedule of rentals and events. Occasionally, this position may be assigned to cover shift absences or additional hours on short notice.

 

Essential Functions

 

  • Performs moderate to heavy physical labor to set up the facility for events and rentals, to include the set up and take down of chairs, tables, portable stage (light maintenance);
  • Sets up audio-visual equipment and lighting;
  • Uses office equipment including computer, phone, fax machine and copy machine;
  • Maintains equipment inventory;
  • Deals tactfully and pleasantly with the public and staff, responds to public inquires and requests;
  • Performs overall building supervision and crowd control;
  • Performs janitorial duties, such as sweeping, mopping, and cleaning restrooms;
  • Clears and secures facility at closing time;
  • Provides feedback to the supervisor;
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

 

Knowledge of:
  • First aid and CPR;
  • Basic computer skills;
  • Correct grammar and basic arithmetic;
  • Recreation events and promotional tools and procedures.
Ability to: 
Education and Experience:
  • Graduation from high school or GED required.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must be minimum of 18 years of age or older;
  • Possession of a valid Washington State driver's license is required;
  • Possession of, or the ability to, obtain a valid basic First Aid and CPR certification by start date.  You may obtain training through various organizations. Two local agencies which meet OSHA and WISHA standards are the Puyallup Fire Department and the American Red Cross.  You may contact them for current class information.
  • Compliance with Child/Adult Abuse Information Act (RCW 43.43.830-43.43.840).
  • Completion of employer-provided Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness, Fire Suppression Awareness and Hazard Communication training initially upon employment.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
  • One year experience of recreational event coordination is strongly desired; and
  • Prior clerical experience is desired.

 

Physical Characteristics and Work Environment

Constant Demands: Hearing, seeing, talking.  Frequent Demands: Sitting, repetitive hand and arm motion, fine finger manipulation. Occasional Demands: Standing, walking, lifting (average of 30-50 pounds); bending at the waist, crouching, kneeling/squatting, reaching below the knees – knees to shoulder – and above the shoulder, and handling/grasping.  Works primarily with moderate noise levels for several hours at a time.

SELECTION PROCESS 
Only applications that include the response to the Supplemental Questionnaire will be accepted. Those applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the City's current needs will be contacted for interviews. The appointing authority may conduct second interviews.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Essential Functions – The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge, skills and abilities typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to balance the workload.
Hours of Work – This is a part-time, non-benefit position, working approximately 10-15 hours per week.
Union Affiliation – This position is a non-represented position.
Equal Employment Opportunity – The City of Puyallup is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.
Background - The City of Puyallup will need to obtain the proper background and criminal history information pursuant to RCW 43.43.830/832 for positions where the employee will or may have unsupervised access to children, developmentally delayed persons or vulnerable adults.
Disability – In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, disability will be considered only in the context of an applicant's ability to perform essential functions of the job and to determine reasonable accommodation. Accommodation to participate in the job application and/or selection process for employment will be made upon request with reasonable notice. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information. The physical demands described in this job announcement are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Notification – Following submission of application, an email acknowledgment receipt of application is given. Persons selected for an interview and/or testing will be notified by phone or email.
Not Selected – No formal notification is usually sent by the City to applicants not selected for an interview or test. Should the same or another position open for which the applicant wishes to apply, he/she must submit another application form and the supplemental questionnaire for the new opening.
Identification– Applicants who are offered employment with the City are required to provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States within three days of date of hire, as required by the 1986 Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act. A list of acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to work will be provided to those who are offered employment. The City uses the E-Verify program. 

Drug-Free Workplace –The City of Puyallup is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace.
Note – The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
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