Rec Support (Temp/On-Call)

The City of Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation Department is seeking qualified individuals to perform Recreation Support for the Lake Oswego Recreation and Aquatic Center (LORAC). We are looking for self-motivated candidates to join our part-time staff as either on-call or temporary classification. The ideal candidate will possess willingness to work physically, an outgoing personality, a positive attitude, leadership skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Recreation Support will primarily assist in supporting building operations with janitorial duties and rental set-up and clean up, keeping facilities accessible, clean and orderly condition, performing a combination of building maintenance janitorial work and service assistance.

HOURS:Rec Support staff may work year-round as an on-call position, for up to 20 hours per week or may work as a temporary position for 8 months and 40 hours weekly depending upon experience and shift availability. The LORAC is open 7 days a week, and Rec Support hours for work are during open building hours at the LORAC. Shifts are typically scheduled between 5:30am to 9:30pm Monday through Friday and 6:30am to 9pm Saturdays and 7:30am to 9pm on Sundays.

The shifts primarily occur at the LORAC and there may be possible additional hours for other recreation activities at other Parks & Rec locations. Rec Support staff reports to Directors, Superintendent, Supervisors or Lead Staff depending upon staff presence.

For more information about the Lake Oswego Recreation and Aquatics Center (LORAC), visit:https://www.ci.oswego.or.us/parksrec/recreation-and-aquatics-center

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide regular service for the Parks & Recreation Department including cleaning, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, polishing, washing windows and walls, laundry, water plants, emptying garbage and recycling.
• Set-up and breakdown tables, chairs and various program materials and equipment for specific events and activities.
• Maintain designated buildings, performing minor and routine maintenance activities and using hand tools.
• Act as liaison between Parks & Recreation staff and the public.
• Assist both instructors and participants with program related issues.
• Customer inquiries regarding way-finding and giving directions to rooms and activities.
• Coordinate room usage with public groups.
• Maintain building security.
• Help contractors locate and access building site and equipment.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature and level.

Successful candidates will have:

• Knowledge of the principles of the building cleanliness, repair, and maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of custodial operations as well as methods, tools, materials, equipment and safety practices for making small repairs in the area of assignment.
• Basic computer skills, such as access to email and running scheduling reports.
• Excellent speaking skills, professional manner and good communication skills.

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is six months experience in general maintenance work, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and ability to perform the above described duties. Candidates must possess an Oregon Driver’s License and working cell phone.

Physical and Other Requirements:

• Read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations and follow written and oral instructions.
• Safely operate hand and power tools.
• Perform heavy manual labor in sometimes adverse weather conditions.
• Bend, stoop or kneel for extended period of time.
• Maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and the public.

Application Process: Visit the City website at www.ci.oswego.or.us/jobs to access the online application process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application.

The City of Lake Oswego is committed to fostering a workplace where new ideas and diverse perspectives are valued. This involves hiring a workforce that reflects a variety of skills, expertise, and life experience, including those who may come from a non-traditional background. We will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience that meet the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state, or local law.

As part of our commitment, The City of Lake Oswego will ensure that persons with disabilities are offered reasonable accommodations. Please email your accommodation request to hr@lakeoswego.city before the application deadline.

This position is temporary and thus there are no benefits, except Oregon Sick Leave, associate with the position.