Part Time Facilities Maintenance Specialist - Parks & Recreation

Looking for an exciting, on-going    part time position? Do you love providing great customer service, interacting with the public and making a difference in the community? Come work with the City of San Marcos!

The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department welcomes qualified applications for the position of part time Recreation Maintenance Specialist.

The objective of the position is to provide high quality behind the scene preparation, maintenance and support functions throughout the Parks and Recreation Department. This department provides many community enrichment activities throughout the year to serve the needs of our active community. In order to pull off these "seemingly seamless" events, we are in search for a "jack-of-all-trades" to assist before, during and after these routine and large scale events.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about jumping into new and different projects while providing support to the multiple program areas within Parks and Recreation. This will include tasks such as preparing for and setting up events, assisting with the maintenance of department wide assets (checking equipment in and out), deep cleaning various areas of the facility on both a routine and as needed basis, minor equipment assembly and repair, delivering equipment and items to different city facility sites and providing back up coverage for facility attendants and performing front desk tasks, when needed.

If you are passionate about providing excellent customer service to community members and colleagues, enjoy making a difference in the community and are ready to roll your sleeves up to jump into the action with our Parks and Recreation Department, we look forward to reviewing your application.

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This position may be perfect for you if...

• You love to stay moving throughout the course of your day.

• You have a passion working with people.

• You like to work with your hands and have a knack for putting things together. You are a self-starter and also like being part of a team.

• You enjoy working in a busy environment and are able to come up with creative solutions.

• You want to be part of something bigger than yourself and you know you can make a difference while at the City of San Marcos.

Part time positions with the City of San Marcos are restricted to no more than an average of 20 hours per week and no more than 999 hours within the fiscal year (July 1 - June 30). Hours will be scheduled based on department need and budget approval. This position will be scheduled to work 12-20 hours per week, which may include nights and weekends depending on the special event schedule.

Flexible Shifts available: 2-4 days a week, Monday - Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm.

Apply by: 5pm Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Interviews: May 29, 2024 - In Person

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Facility Assistance / Maintenance

• Manage equipment in/out/maintenance in storage closet

• Update clocks

• Maintenance of department vehicle (work with fleet shop to coordinate oil changes, fire extinguisher checks, washes)

• Clean closets in facility (at least once a year)

• Clean mats in fitness room & meeting room (quarterly)

• Hanging art for rotating art gallery

• Wipe down all facility tables and chairs (monthly)

• Deep clean kitchens at all rental locations

• Upkeep/check/fix tables where a screw comes loose or a wheel falls off.

• Deep clean the stage at the community center

• Clean/wipe down the fridge at the Barn, Community Center and San Elijo Rec 4x per year

• Organize tables and chairs at all rental facilities

• Deep clean fireplace at all rental facilities

• As needed equipment assembly (furniture / toys)

• As needed minor equipment / furniture repair / painting

• As needed equipment / furniture moving and/or disposal

• Deliver brochures to community areas throughout City

Event Assistance

• Event preparation and setup

• Transport equipment to/from event location via City vehicle

• Help with set up at location

• Post fliers on community boards

• Hang banners / put out signage

• Shop for basic event supplies

• General day-of event assistance (per needs of event manager)

• Event take down and equipment storage

• Help with take down at event

• Transport equipment to/from event location

• Remove signage; clean and roll banners

• Clean equipment used during event and return to storage locations Room set-up/break down for city events

Shift Coverage

• As needed facility attendant coverage

• As needed front desk coverage

Other duties as assigned.

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

Basic general maintenance knowledge; methods, techniques, and skills in the use of tools and equipment used in day-to-day maintenance activities; and safety precautions necessary in working with chemicals and basic power tools. Modern office methods and practices; filing systems; receptionist and telephone techniques; letter writing, proofreading and editing; basic business mathematics; and various office equipment and machines including copier, calculator, and computer utilizing various software programs.

Ability to:

Perform moderately strenuous physical work at locations with agility and endurance; perform a wide variety of maintenance and repair duties ensuring the satisfactory condition of recreation equipment; use and conduct repairs on basic power tools; lift up to 90 pounds; follow oral and written instructions; read, understand, and follow Material Safety Data Sheets; receive training and apply such training as required; perform manual labor; use good judgment in the scope of assigned authority; establish and maintain cooperative and effective relations with City employees and the public; and demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community. Operate office equipment including data entry keyboards, copy and fax equipment, printers.  Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; cooperatively handle a wide variety of tasks; perform all duties with composure; use good judgment in the scope of assigned authority.

Education/Training

Education equivalent to high school graduation.

Experience

A combination of the experience and/or training providing the required knowledge and abilities needed to successfully perform the above-described duties. Typical experience would include at least one (1) year of experience in responsible maintenance work.

License or Certificate

Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license, Class C, with satisfactory driving record.