Park/Facility Monitor (part-time)

Job Title

The City of San Juan Capistrano is seeking motivated individuals to join its vital and effective team of Park/Facility Monitors in the City's Community Services Division.

Job Description

This part-time position provides support to a variety of the City's exciting community activities, programs, and special events, as well as facility and park maintenance, rentals, and parking operations. The position is assigned up to 19 hours per week which may include day, evening, weekend and/or holidays hours.

Apply now to join the City of San Juan Capistrano team! This position is open until filled, and applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until one or more candidates are selected. Note: the pay range for this position will increase 3.0% effective 07/01/2026 to $17.90 - $21.74 hourly.

Receives general supervision from higher level staff and lead direction from the Senior Community Services Coordinator.

Examples of Duties

Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Participates in preparing facilities for use by the public including setting up tables, chairs, podiums, sound systems, scoreboards and/or other types of equipment.
• Opens and closes City operated buildings and facilities used for meetings, classes, sporting activities, weddings, and various other functions; including open space parks.
• Monitors and ensures public compliance with facility, gymnasium and park rules and regulations.
• Provides exceptional customer service and guidance to the public relating to public parking locations.
• May monitor and assist in enforcing compliance within the City's monetized parking lots.
• Inspects and participates in maintaining park grounds, athletic fields and restrooms including emptying trash cans and cleaning restrooms.
• Performing minor repairs to park fixtures and equipment.
• Participates in and assists in setting up a variety of City sponsored special events including parades, concerts and holiday activities.
• Picks up and delivers departmental supplies including trash bags, paper products, tools, equipment, and/or City banners.
• Designs and builds departmental fixtures including podiums and shelves as assigned.
• Monitors and maintains inventory count of Community Services furniture and equipment including tables and chairs; cleans and performs minor repairs to equipment as required.
• Conducts monthly inspections of Community Center vehicles and reports maintenance requirements to Public Works Department as assigned.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of effective customer service.
• Community and recreation services.
• Standards for maintaining facilities used by the public.
• Processes for setting up city-wide special events.

Skill in:

• Performing a variety of recreation functions for area of assignment.
• Coordinating the rental of community services facilities.
• Preparing and maintaining facilities for use by rental groups.
• Participating in and providing assistance in setting up city-wide special events.
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience: One year experience in facility maintenance, recreation or related field.

Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Licenses or Certifications: Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California driver's license. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid First Aid/CPR certification.

Benefits

This part-time position is not eligible for health or disability benefits. Part-time employees participate in a 457 deferred compensation plan through Mission Square Retirement. The City and employee contribute 3.75% of the wages to the employee's account. This position accrues Sick Leave. The City does not participate in Social Security.

We have various scheduling needs, which may include day, evening, and/or weekend hours. Do you have any restrictions on the work hours you would be available to work? If so, please describe those restrictions below.

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