Gardens Facility Attendant

About the role

This seasonal Gardens Facility Attendant position extends through the end of October. Duties include event setup and strike, grounds maintenance, and general custodial and janitorial duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the Gardens on Spring Creek external grounds and pathways including leaf blowing, raking, sweeping, debris removal, pathway area weeding, emptying waste and recycling, wiping surfaces, and similar duties.
• Performs setup and strike of event equipment including tables, chairs, sign frames, barricades, cones, AV equipment, tents, linens, etc. according to event diagrams and written plans.
• Frequently functions independently but will also function as a member of a team to execute maintenance and setup duties.
• Uses event plans and diagrams to identify priorities and line out actions for shift.
• Assists with setup and tear down of external holiday lighting and décor.
• Remedies or reports deficiencies to supervisor or event lead on duty.
• During events, monitors event areas and maintains tidiness for patrons as needed, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, attending to trash/recycle and restrooms, wiping down surfaces and similar custodial and janitorial duties.
• Performs janitorial and custodial duties as part of daily duties as needed.
• Performs basic maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of chairs, tables, sign frames, and other event equipment or supplies.
• Scheduled to work a variety of shifts, including early mornings, weekdays, weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Perform work without direct supervision in a fast-paced environment with ability to identify & prioritize daily duties and unexpected challenges.
• Able to set up and troubleshoot basic speaker/microphone equipment following provided instructions, ensuring functionality and readiness for events.
• Assists with resource inventory, equipment maintenance, or other event-related projects as assigned.
• May support other Arts and Culture Department facilities, as needed and assigned.

Requirements

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the necessary functions of this position.

• Work without direct supervision, in a fast paced, ever-changing environment.
• Use organization, stress and time management skills.
• Able to take initiative, complete assigned tasks, work through conflict and arrive at a resolution, and problem solve under time constraints.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationship with co-workers, participants and the public.
• Able to work with and provide direction to volunteers.
• Able to handle sensitive or stressful situations with tact, good judgment and diplomacy.
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written form with external and internal customers.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to operate a variety of office equipment.
• Able to use table and chair dollies, wagons and carts, carpet vacuum, hammer, screw drivers, ladders, paint equipment and various hand tools, standard office equipment including copiers, computers, audio visual equipment, and motor vehicles.
• Able to show sensitivity in dealing with all age groups, persons with disabilities, and a diverse population.
• Able to understand and apply department procedures and policies.
• Physically able to perform custodial and events set up tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Must be proficient in English with the ability to read, speak, understand and write.
• One year event setup, custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.
• Able to apply reason, common sense, good judgment and understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Able to take direction from supervisor and act individually.
• Able to solve and implement practical solutions to problems.
• Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, and schedule form.
• Foresee and initiate proactive measures to insure customer service and facility integrity.

Skills

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.

Benefits

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.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $17.00 per hour.

Schedule

This position will be scheduled to work early morning, weekday, weekend, and evening shifts regularly. This position will be scheduled for 20-30 hours per week, which can be flexible based on candidate availability. Hours will fluctuate based on event bookings, seasonal site needs, and overall event staffing considerations.