Building Attendant

The City of Cupertino is currently recruiting for self-motivated, enthusiastic, and reliable Building Attendants. Current vacancies are in multiple program areas within the Cupertino Recreation and Community Services Department. 

Building Attendants are assigned primarily to either the Cupertino Senior Center, Quinlan Community Center, or Community Hall, and may occasionally staff other City of Cupertino facilities and/or special events. The schedule will vary from week to week based on facility rentals and programs. Shifts will primarily be weekends, mornings or afternoons, and weeknights after 5pm. Possible weekday shifts may be available. 

Under limited supervision of a Recreation Coordinator, Building Attendants are responsible for setting up/taking-down rooms for programs and events, opening and closing buildings, assisting facility rental customers in operating audio-visual equipment, monitoring facility usage for compliance with building rules and rental parameters, greeting rental customers and completing pre-event and post-event inspections and paperwork. May perform additional duties as assigned. The schedule will vary from week to week based on facility rentals and programs. Hours are primarily evenings and weekends.

The Building Attendant classification is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, and at-will position. It is also limited to no more than 995 hours per fiscal year. Job duties will vary depending on program area assigned to.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Preparing, opening, and closing facilities for reservations, programs, special events, and public use.
• Arranging furniture and equipment for classes, programs, and events; ensuring the set-up is correct.
• Setting up audio/visual equipment.
• Removing trash in and around buildings.
• Guarding against abuse to all City building facilities.
• May perform additional duties as required. 

Knowledge of:

• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Customer service techniques.
• Basic principles and practices of custodial work.
• Supplies and equipment used on the job.
• General procedures of audio/visual equipment.
• Standards of efficient and safe work.

Ability to:

• Meet time deadlines.
• Follow written directions and schematic drawings for setting-up rooms and facilities for programs or events.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
• Follow and understand written and oral instructions.
• Establish and maintain building security.
• Work independently, often with limited supervision or direction.
• Adhere to the safety procedures, practices, and policies of the City.

Education and Experience:

• Must be a minimum of 16 years old and possess a valid American Red Cross CPR and First Aid certificate within the first six months of employment (CPR and First Aid certification and recertification will be offered to new employees).

Application and Selection Process

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your City of Cupertino employment application to Human Resource. This recruitment is open until filled and subject to close at any time. Applications must be filled out completely. Failure to complete the supplemental application will disqualify the applicant from the recruitment process. Failure to list work experience or stating "See Resume" in the work experience section of the application will be considered an incomplete application and subject to rejection. Resumes may be attached separately. Electronic applications may be submitted online through the City's employment page at https://www.cupertino.org/jobs or application materials may be submitted to: Human Resources, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014. Late applications will not be accepted.

Applications will be screened according to the qualifications outlined in this job announcement. Applicants possessing the most desirable qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which may include a written examination and/or panel interview.

Additional Information

The City of Cupertino is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person's race, religion, color, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, age, medical condition, genetic characteristics, and physical or mental disability. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise the City of Cupertino Human Resources upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.

The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.