Part-Time Facilities Aide

JOB DESCRIPTION

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSTING #17: Part-Time Facilities Aide

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: PRCA

WORK LOCATION: Recreation Center

HIRING RANGE: $14.00/Hour

DAYS WORKED: Mon-Fri, Events and weekends vary

HOURS WORKED: Varied

TYPE OF POSITION: Temporary/Part-Time

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL: Until Filled

JOB DUTIES

Resumes submitted without a City of Farmington application will not be considered in our job selection process.

This is a part-time facilities support position working with the nationally accredited Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department. The Department has eleven (11) diverse divisions that are committed to building gateways that enrich our community through exceptional customer focus. This facilities support position will work primarily at the Farmington Recreation Center and assist at the Sycamore Park Community Center as needed, maintaining and cleaning both of these facilities to provide the staff and patrons from the community a safe and healthy environment in which to work and play. This employee will provide exceptional customer service to the patrons, and offer support to the programs and events offered through the Recreation Division and the Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Works under the supervision of the Recreation Manager and the Recreation Supervisors

Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees and all members of the general public.

Performs a variety of unskilled tasks in the custodial maintenance of the Farmington Recreation Center and the Sycamore Park Community Center.

Cleans and keeps in an orderly condition the premises of the Farmington Recreation Center and the Sycamore Park Community Center, inside and outside.

Assists with the set up and tear down of equipment for events held at the Sycamore Park Community Center and the Farmington Recreation Center.

Janitorial duties include a combination of sweeping, vacuuming, mopping or scrubbing, and polishing floors; removal of all trash and other refuse; dusting equipment, furniture, and fixtures (vents, lights, windows, and blinds). Cleans rest rooms, meeting rooms, offices, gym, front lobby areas, and any other facility space as needed. Cleans all windows, doors, and entryways, inside and outside.

Performs simple maintenance duties not requiring practical skill and knowledge of a trade such as changing light bulbs and replacing faucet washers, etc; as well as simple maintenance on equipment.

Assists in keeping cleaning supplies inventoried and stocked.

Performs minor semi-skilled interior building maintenance and repairs such as painting, floor covering, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, and other unskilled and semi-skilled trades work.

The position requires a person primarily to work alone and independently.

Friendly disposition and the ability to respond to patrons' needs.

No supervision is exercised in this position.

Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.

Works a varied schedule which may include weekends and evenings, as needed.

Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Assists with the procurement of needed supplies for ongoing classes and functions.

Works other related activities within the Farmington Recreation Center and Sycamore Park Community Center, or outside, as needed.

The duties listed above 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is subject to the City's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Program. This includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return-to-duty testing, and follow-up testing.

Extensive background checks required.

Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past three years or state of current residency.

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Thorough knowledge of custodial procedures and operations.

Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and compounds.

Ability to operate floor stripper, carpet shampooer, burnisher, vacuum cleaners and other cleaning equipment.

Knowledge of preventative maintenance and repair on equipment and facilities.

Must be able to organize and maintain a variety of simultaneous projects and must be able to establish priorities as necessary.

Ability to communicate well with patrons at both Center facilities.

Ability to follow verbal and/or written instructions.

Ability to meet deadlines.

Experience in recreational activities preferred, but not necessary.

Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other City personnel and the public.

This position has the responsibility to participate in and comply with the City's Environmental, Health, and Safety program.

Ability to operate tools and equipment listed.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Floor stripper, carpet shampooer, burnisher, vacuum cleaners, and other cleaning equipment.

Operates a telephone, mobile radio and calculator.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds individually. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.

The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to quiet.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V