Building Attendant – Recreation Facilities

Sep 28, 2026

time type

Part time posted on Posted 3 Days Agotime left to apply

End Date:
October 26, 2026 (27 days left to apply) job requisition id6996

Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

Department:

Salary will be based on qualifications.

Closing Date:10/26/2026

Job Details:Looking for a hands-on role where your work truly makes a difference? As a Building Attendant, you’ll help keep facilities safe, clean, and event-ready—supporting the programs and gatherings that bring the Gainesville community together.
This position is part of the Facilities Division within the City of Gainesville’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department. Building Attendants provide essential on-site support for programs, events, and facility rentals, while promoting a welcoming and positive environment for all participants and visitors by assisting with facility supervision, event setup and breakdown, custodial duties, and delivering high-quality customer service to all.
This is a temporary, part-time position averaging approximately 20–29 hours per week. Weekly schedules are determined based on program and event needs, requiring weekdays, mornings, mid-shifts, evening, weekends, and holiday work.

“At this time, hiring managers are only reviewing applications for the opening shift 6:30 a.m.

- 11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday.”

Note:

A Level 2 background check is required for all applicants within the Facilities Division.

Job Description:

SUMMARY

This is maintenance work facilitating events involving the use and care of City buildings and equipment. Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under close supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of supervisory responsibility and from lower classes by its emphasis on setting up and monitoring city events. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Completion of high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, and one year experience in janitorial work that includes public contact, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES Valid Florida Drivers License required. NOTES Work requires physical strength and agility. May be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Work requires wearing uniform supplied and in compliance with dress code.

NATURE OF WORK

This is maintenance work facilitating events involving the use and care of City buildings and equipment.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS

Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under close supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of supervisory responsibility and from lower classes by its emphasis on setting up and monitoring city events.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs general janitorial and attendant work at assigned building facilities and grounds, including set-up and clean-up after events and activities.

Moves and lifts heavy equipment, tables, chairs, and other objects to prepare for and clean up after events and programs.

Locks and unlocks facilities and notifies appropriate authorities in event of emergency.

Monitors events and programs and assists as needed.

Enforces strict applicable rules and regulations by informing general public participants.

Attends work on continuous and regular basis.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

May perform lead worker or…