Building Attendant - TEMP Part Time

About the role

This position serves as a Building Attendant for the Cultural Affairs Division within the City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department. The role provides on-site support for cultural facilities and events, helping ensure spaces are prepared, welcoming, and operating smoothly for programs, rentals, and public activities.

Responsibilities

• Moves and lifts heavy equipment, tables, chairs, and other objects to prepare for and clean up after events and programs.
• Locks and unlocks facilities and notifies appropriate authorities in event of emergency.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of assigned facilities.
• Monitors events and programs and assists as needed.
• Enforces strict applicable rules and regulations by informing general public participants.
• Attends work on continuous and regular basis.

Requirements

• Completion of high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, and one year experience in janitorial work that includes public contact, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Florida Drivers License required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general janitorial and maintenance tasks.
• Ability to work effectively with coworkers and the general public.
• Ability to keep records and prepare reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to read and understand complex work schedules and diagrams.

Skills

• Physical strength and agility.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Willingness to wear a uniform supplied and in compliance with dress code.

Benefits

The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package including traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid holidays a year, a pension plan, and a deferred compensation plan. Additional perks include on-site fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical staff, and a wellness program. Temporary employees may not qualify for certain benefits.

Pay

Salary Range: $15.00 - $20.70 per hour

Schedule

Average 20-25 hours per week, with hours scheduled based on program and event needs, including evenings and weekends.

Notes

• Work requires physical strength and agility.
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Work requires wearing uniform supplied and in compliance with dress code.

Selection Factors

• Knowledge of general janitorial and maintenance tasks.
• Ability to work effectively with coworkers and the general public.
• Ability to keep records and prepare reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to read and understand complex work schedules and diagrams.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Veterans' Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position.