Lead Building Attendant ($24.32/hour - $32.83/hour)

Are you interested in an opportunity to service our local community? Are you someone who is passionate about serving and takes pride in providing good customer service? The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District is currently hiring a Lead Building Attendant to support our Facilities Team!

The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District, known locally as “H.A.R.D.," is an independent special use district created to provide park and recreation services for over 309,000 residents. Our boundaries encompass a 100 square-mile area, which includes the City of Hayward and the unincorporated communities of Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, Ashland, Cherryland and Fairview and Hayward Acres. The District operates over 135 parks and facilities. Our mission is to enrich the quality of life for our community by providing a variety of recreation activities, parks, and facilities that promote health and wellness, learning, and fun.

As a Lead Building Attendant, your primary responsibilities would be to lead and manage building attendant staff and support our facilities rental program. This is a year-round, part-time position that will require you to work up to 18 hours per week.

If you are passionate about community service and are looking for a meaningful and fulfilling career opportunity, we invite you to apply for this exciting position today!

Here are the details about the positions:

• Available positions: 1
• Hourly Rate: $24.32/hour - $32.83/hour
• Work Location: Multiple locations across the District
• Work Schedule: Up to 18-hours/week, Friday - Sunday (hours may vary depending on rental needs)
• Part-Time, Year-round, Hourly, Non-Exempt Position
• Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
• Year Round, Part-Time Position
• Hours not to exceed 960 hours per fiscal year. (July 1 – June 30)

Resumes will be reviewed as they are received. This posting may close at any time.

Definition

Under close supervision, assists in the performance of a variety of entry-level and unskilled custodial duties in assigned maintenance operations, which may include parks and buildings.

1. Performs preparatory work for custodial activities, including: gathering equipment, materials and supplies; loading and unloading materials, and readying the worksite.
2. Assists with setting up and moving building furnishings
3. Performs a variety of routine physical custodial tasks, including: disinfecting restrooms and keeping them stocked; Refill soap, paper towel and toilet paper dispensers on a regular and consistent basis
4. Graffiti removal
5. Sweeps, mops, dusts, wipes down floors, walls and counter tops
6. Dusts, polishes and wipes down furnishings
7. Wipes down and cleans windows and window ledges/sills
8. Empties garbage cans; Removes litter, trash, recycling and compost from assigned buildings
9. Reports items which may need repair
10. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Must possess strength, stamina, mobility and willingness to perform physical work outdoors in all weather conditions and potentially hazardous conditions
2. Must possess ability to drive a motor vehicle and/or light maintenance equipment.  Will need to use own vehicle and provide proof of car insurance.    
3. Vision to read written materials and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone and/or radio;
4. Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions;
5. Follow safety guidelines and safe work practices; Candidates must be able and willing to use/wear Personal Protective Equipment [PPE] as instructed and required based on the assigned task;
6. Must possess communication and interpersonal relationships skills to interact effectively with co-workers, supervisors and the general public sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction; and
7. Must be able to work various weekday, weekend and holiday hours between 2am and 4pm up to 40 hours per week during the season.
8. Shifts are subject to change based on operational needs of the Department.
9. Read and follow safe use (MSDS) for all products, chemicals or equipment
10. Within OSHA guidelines, withstand periods of physical exposure to the presence of fumes, odors, dust and pollen without incapacitating adverse effect.
11. Safely transport, lift and handle bulky objects and furnishings weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements

1. Completion of high school or GED;
2. Valid class C California driver's license required and a satisfactory driving record; and
3. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Working Conditions, ADA and Other Requirements

The duties of this classification require the ability to work outdoors and indoors under various climatic and geographic conditions; to work in an environment with exposure to dust, allergens, chemicals, solvents, fumes, smoke, gases, grease, and oil; to work around moving vehicles and equipment; and, to use equipment with moving parts.

The essential duties require: the repetitive use of feet and hands to operate equipment and tools; the ability to lift and carry tools and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; frequent handling of dirt, debris, soil, and litter; verbal exchange of ideas and information; hearing in order to receive verbal information and instruction; seeing with a good field of vision sufficient to operate equipment safely; the ability to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, and walk; and, finger dexterity and hand strength to operate and grasp tools and equipment.

Compensation and Benefits

Closed toe work boots are required and must be provided at the employee’s expense.

Benefits are not available for these positions beyond what is required by law. Compensation is hourly up to 40 hours per week. Seasonal assignments may be made for 6 months or less or other schedules to accommodate the needs of the Department.