Recreation Attendant

Definition

***THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED, AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME*** 
APPLICATIONS ARE SCREENED ON A REGULAR BASIS WITH A FIRST REVIEW DATE OF JANUARY 31, 2025.
Under direct supervision of Recreation Staff, Building Attendant / Recreation Attendants will provide: facility-related services for the City of Milpitas Sports Center, Community Center and Senior Center during business hours, or non-business hours in conjunction with recreation programs, classes, and special events; scheduling and supervising the use of facilities at various sites throughout the City; and related work as required. The individual must be able to represent the City of Milpitas Recreation Services in a professional manner and follow the City's and Recreation Services' polices and regulations.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Confirms rentals / reservations and checks facility use schedules.
• Provides appropriate room setup and take down for classes, meetings, parties and special events.
• Ensure rooms are free of safety hazards
• Performs light cleaning and public restroom upkeep, removes trash, moves furniture and equipment and picks up supplies for programs, classes and meetings.
• Performs light corrective and preventive maintenance duties and reports maintenance issues requiring specialized staff.
• Monitors facility user groups by enforcing rules and regulation and securing and/or reporting damage or unsafe conditions.
• Serves as primary contact for evening and weekend events, responding to customer questions and ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
• Helps maintain the swimming pools, pool deck and pump room areas.
• Performs daily / weekly maintenance tasks of the fitness center, dance studios and swimming pools.

Supplemental Information

Selection Process:  The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process.  Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.Please note: The examination process (including dates) may be changed as deemed necessary by the Recreation & Community Services Department. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job description does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process.
Physical Requirements:Prolonged sitting; standing; walking on level, uneven and slippery surfaces; reaching; twisting; turning; kneeling; bending; squatting and stooping in performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movements and fine coordination using a computer keyboard and certain tools. The position also requires near and far vision when performing tasks such as inspections and repair work, in reading written work related documents and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal customer service. The incumbent may need to lift, drag, carry and push equipment, tools and supplies up to 60 pounds, and a pre-employment physical may be required to ensure the safety and ability to perform this work. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Milpitas will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources Department. The City of Milpitas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

Typical Qualifications:

• Minimum age at time of hire is 18 years old
• Graduation from High School, GED, or equivalent
• Must have one year experience performing facility-related and customer services
• Certifications: First Aid / CPR / AED Certification (or ability to obtain with in 60 days of hire)

Desirable Qualifications:

• Previous experience directing the work of others.
• Previous experience performing housekeeping services in a public building.

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for City of Milpitas is Edward Kelly.