Recreation Facilities Assistant (Part-time)

Recreation Facilities Assistant

The Tustin Parks and Recreation Department takes pride in creating community through people, parks and programs. The Tustin Parks and Recreation Department is an award-winning department and was a recipient of the California Park & Recreation Society's District 10 Hall of Fame Award, the highest honor to be awarded in recognition of an outstanding District 10 facility, park or program that has made a substantial and meaningful impact on the community and the members it serves. Join our team and help the Tustin Parks and Recreation Department continue to serve the community in ways that truly make a difference!

The Tustin Parks and Recreation Department is looking to hire motivated and reliable individuals who want to use their skills to serve their community in the part-time position of Recreation Facilities Assistant. A Recreation Facilities Assistant is primarily tasked with setting up facilities for meetings, recreation classes, and special events. Incumbents are also tasked with performing facility maintenance duties at various City locations such as the Community Center, Family and Youth Center, Recreation Center, Senior Center, and City Hall. Given that this position requires frequent interaction with the public, including children, teenagers, and senior citizens, the ideal candidate will have an innate ability to deal effectively and courteously with others while representing the City in a positive manner.

Given that this is a part-time, at-will, non-benefitted position, hours will be limited to less than 1,000 hours per fiscal year. Hours worked may vary significantly from week to week.

Application materials will be carefully reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Those who are best qualified may then be invited to participate in a recorded video interview. The top remaining candidates may then be invited to participate in a panel interview. Those who pass the recorded video interview and/or panel interview will earn placement on the eligible list, which may be used for current and future vacancies in the job classification.

This recruitment is conducted on a continuous basis to meet the needs of the City as vacancies occur and may close at any time.

As a part-time Recreation Facilities Assistant, incumbents will perform a wide variety of duties. Examples of these duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Moves and arranges tables, chairs, fitness equipment, and heavy objects to set up City facilities for scheduled recreation classes, City Council meetings, and other scheduled events; sets up audio-video equipment
• Opens facilities by unlocking doors, and turning on lights, security system, and air conditioning; secures facilities after use by ensuring doors and equipment are locked and turned off
• Monitors facilities for safety hazards; cleans up spills and clears walkways and doorways of obstructions
• Provides customer service to facility patrons by answering questions and providing information regarding facilities and recreation programs
• Assists with operation of special events such as Tustin Tiller Days and the Street Fair & Chili Cookoff; sets up and takes down booths and tables; delivers supplies and equipment; monitors event to ensure area is free of debris and safety hazards
• Assists with the maintenance of facility interiors by emptying trash receptacles and spot cleaning floors, windows, counters, sinks, furniture, and walls on an as-needed basis using a vacuum, mop, broom, and other cleaning equipment
• Assists with the maintenance of facility exteriors on an as-needed basis using a leaf blower, power washer, broom, and related tools
• Performs light maintenance duties such as replacing light bulbs, painting, patching walls, and performing minor repairs; reports serious maintenance issues to supervisor
• Travels to and from various City facilities in a safe and timely manner by driving a City vehicle

A combination of education, experience, and training that has provided the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities is required for entry into the classification. A typical combination includes:

Graduation from high school; and one (1) year of experience working in a position that involved extensive customer service or public interaction.

Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Satisfactory results from a background investigation, physical examination and administrative screening. Required to work intermittent shifts that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Employment for this group is at-will and based on continued programmatic needs. No guarantees are made related to hours or longevity. Hours are limited to less than 1,000 hours per fiscal year. Employees do not receive health, retirement, or any other benefits unless otherwise required by law. In lieu of Social Security, employees are required to contribute 5.5% of salary on a pre-tax basis every pay period to an OBRA 457 deferred compensation plan. The City contributes an additional 2%, for a total combined contribution of 7.5%.