Building Services Assistant

City of Foster City
Estero Municipal Improvement District
Job Specification
 
DEFINITION:
Provides physical set-up arrangements for classes, meetings, activities, public and private functions in community buildings, assures security of buildings, provides public information about recreation activities.
 
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS, FEATURES, REQUIREMENTS:
This is a part-time, entry level classification.
 
SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED:
Receives and responds to written and verbal direction from the Recreation Superintendent on a daily basis regarding tasks, program activities and security issues.
 
IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Retrieves, moves, sets up, cleans, removes and returns to storage all chairs, tables and equipment within a variety of locations. Locks buildings and internal storage facilities; provides department coverage during evening and weekend hours; provides phone assistance and public information.
 
OTHER JOB-RELATED DUTIES:
Removes and disposes of trash from facilities, updates public announcement board, provides occasional maintenance of fields and parks and recreation facilities.
 
JOB-RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
 
Ability to:  provide clear verbal information and respond to public inquiries; complete routine forms, reports; lift and move equipment weighing up to 40 lbs; follow written and oral instructions and execute detailed arrangements with minimal direct supervision.
 
EDUCATION AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way would be:
 
Education:  Completion of the tenth grade or equivalent.
 
Experience:  Providing public services, information or directions; or performing group function arrangements or coordination is desirable.
 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift and move chairs, tables and equipment up to 40 lbs.; work under minimal direct supervision; work flexible hours; remain calm and use good judgement in difficult and emergency situations; provide courteous public service; drive a car/van to other city facilities.
 
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATION:
 
Licenses:  Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License. Driving record is subject to initial and periodic review.