Part Time Building Attendant

Summary/Class Characteristics

Part Time Building Attendant

Please Note

This is a part-time position, and hours worked will vary and will not exceed 28 hours per week. This part time position does not receive any benefits. This position is expected to be able to work outside of usual business hours which may include working nights, weekends, and holidays.

Summary

Under general supervision from the Recreation Supervisor and Recreation Coordinator, this position is responsible for organizing, overseeing, and supporting a variety of activities and special events for the Parks and Recreation Department.

Duties

Support and oversee a variety of activities and special events across Parks & Recreation locations including the Petaluma Community Center, Senior Center and the Petaluma Fairgrounds.

Unlock the appropriate rooms.

Set-up furniture and equipment for activities and special events.

Process class registrations and room rentals.

Assist groups with room logistics and maintain an orderly environment throughout Parks and Recreation locations.

Ensure the equipment and building is appropriately taken care of by users and returned to its original state once used.

Report maintenance problems, mistakes, or concerns to supervisor.

Maintain supplies, files, and forms in the front desk area.

Process graffiti hotline calls.

Perform light maintenance duties such as sweeping, dusting, and washing of tables.

Process golf identification cards and bus ticket purchases.

Perform filing and light typing.

Assist with room set-ups and breakdowns.

Make emergency room changes as needed.

Answer inquiries from the public over the telephone and in person.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Parks and Recreation programs and activities offered by the City.

Parks and Recreation Department policies, procedures, and philosophy.

Safe work practices.

Standard office practices and procedures.

Computers and associated program applications.

Education and Experience

Any combination equivalent to the education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to gain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:

Equivalent to graduation from high school.

Experience:

Training and experience which demonstrates an ability to work effectively with the public and abide by City policies, some knowledge of cash operations and procedures, and working knowledge of computers and associated program applications.

Additional Information:

Applicants must be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must possess sufficient strength and stamina to maneuver equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, or airborne particles. The employee may be exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.



Closing Date/Time: 5/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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• City of Petaluma

• 707-778-4534

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