Recreation Attendant

$35,360 - $35,360/Yr

Janet Goeske Senior Center - Riverside, CA

Part-time - Entry Level

Riverside, CA

About the position

The Recreation Attendant at Janet Goeske Senior Center is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the facility, with a focus on restroom upkeep and general housekeeping. This role involves assisting with janitorial and maintenance tasks, ensuring a healthy environment for patrons, and supporting event setups and teardowns.

Responsibilities

• Set-up/tear-down tables, chairs, and equipment as needed for all events.
• Closely monitor patrons and room use, providing internal/external oversight of the facility.
• Open and close the Center following established procedures.
• Report any unusual activities, patron challenges, facility, and equipment problems to the Center Manager.
• Maintain all restroom facilities for cleanliness and toiletry needs, refreshing items based on usage.
• Maintain inventory of janitorial/toiletry supplies as directed by the Center Manager.
• Regularly clean common areas, including tables, chairs, and furnishings; perform spot or full cleaning of floors as needed.
• Collect trash daily in all common areas, offices, and external receptacles.
• Maintain glass and clean doors and doorways to ensure a good impression of the Center.
• Perform weekly cleaning of internal and external windows and maintain clean interior doors.
• Conduct weekly wheelchair lift inspections and document results, reporting any issues to the Center Manager.
• Perform janitorial and maintenance duties as delegated by the Center Manager and Executive Director.
• Provide backup phone/front desk coverage as needed.
• Assist with rental coverage, including setup/teardown and attending to renters' requests.

Requirements

• Use of various types of janitorial/maintenance equipment and tools.
• Ability to work well under pressure with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work independently, with volunteers, and as part of a professional team.
• Professional demeanor and positive role model.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with older adults.
• Good use of English grammar and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Physical ability to lift, push, and pull (up to 50 lbs.) for setup/teardown of rooms.

Nice-to-haves

• 1 year of experience in related responsibilities.
• Computer literate with expertise in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Canva.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off