Building Attendant (20723222) Part-time; Casual

Description The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of part-time casual Building Attendant. This is a casual part-time position under general supervision will work in the Burlingame Community Center to support its operations. Our diverse family of employees welcomes you to apply. We are a small city that gets a lot done and each member of our team is vital to our success as an organization.

We asked our employees what they enjoyed most about working for the City of Burlingame and their responses fell into five general categories:

• Colleagues
• Community
• Location
• The Work
• The Benefits

Browse the Burlingame Welcome Brochure for more information about why employees love working here.

Ideal Candidate

DEFINITION As a Building Attendant you will be responsible for the daily upkeep and maintenance of the Burlingame Community Center ensuring a clean, safe and welcoming environment for all occupants. This role requires a hands-on individual with excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills.

Hours

• Average 10-20 hours per week.
• Hours depend on rentals and special events.
• Shifts may include but are not limited to:
• Monday-Thursday: 2:30pm-9:15pm
• Friday: 2:30pm-5:30pm
• Saturday/Sunday: 7:30am-11:5pm
• Saturday/Sunday: 12:45pm-5:30pm
• As needed Private rentals as late as 2:00am.
• Shifts will vary week to week. There is no set schedule.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Include but are not limited to the following:

• Opens and closes the building, provides excellent customer service and maintains a clean, safe and welcoming environment.
• Performs regular cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning windows and mirrors, restocking and sanitizing restrooms, emptying trash and recycling, and wiping down surfaces.
• Assists with event and class setup and takedown of tables, chairs and equipment.
• Operates audiovisual equipment and ensures renters follow facility policies, completing final walk-through reports as needed.
• Staffs the front desk to greet visitors, answer questions, answer phones, take messages and process registrations and sales.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & SKILLS

• Knowledge:
• Operation of a community center.
• Department rules and policies.
• Availability of current classes.
• Basic mathematical functions.
• Janitorial work including but not limited to glass and wall cleaning, dusting, trash pickup, restroom clean up, emptying of trash cans, cleaning of kitchen, etc.
• Ability to:
• Work independently.
• Learn quickly.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Work extremely well with others including customers, staff, contractors and volunteers.
• Explain policies and procedures clearly and concisely.
• Read and understand English.
• Skills:
• Ability to use office equipment including copy machine, calculator and personal computer.
• Keyboarding skills.

QUALIFICATIONS The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification.

Education and/or Experience Sufficient experience and education to perform the above duties which is typically obtained through sufficient maturity to perform these duties in a trustworthy manner.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Perform heavy manual labor including bending and stooping.
• Ability to explain recreation programs and policies with tact.
• Calmly deal with difficult people and with people of different cultures.
• Minor analysis of situations and adopting effective courses of action.

Application Process Interested candidates must submit a completed on-line employment application. Resumes in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted. Applications can be obtained on-line at https://www.calopps.org/burlingamejob-20723222. Faxes will not be accepted. This recruitment is open until filled and may close at any time.

Selection Process Applications will be reviewed daily for neatness, accuracy, completion, relevant education, experience and training. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in a department interview.

PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT Candidates will be required to:

• Pass a fingerprint check submitted to the Department of Justice.
• Comply with The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States at date of hire.

The City of Burlingame is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.

The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Benefits

• Healthy Workplaces/Healthy Families Act of 2014 Paid Sick Leave Benefit: This benefit accrues at the rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked to a maximum benefit of 24 hours per year. There is no cash value associated with benefit.
• Vacation Pay: This benefit is for part-time casual employees who work 30 or more days within a year from the beginning of employment with the City of Burlingame and accrues at the rate of one hour for every 52 hours worked to a maximum benefit of 16 hours per year. No employee shall be allowed to have an accumulation of more than two years worth of vacation accrual to their credit at any one time.
• No other benefits are offered.

This position is at will and is not part of the Citys Civil Service System. There is no guarantee of hours and employment may end at any time.

Recruitment Contact

• Contact phone: 650-558-7310
• Contact email: cconefrey@burlingame.org