Building attendant job description
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Example building attendant requirements on a job description
Building attendant requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in building attendant job postings.
Sample building attendant requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in a related field
- Knowledge of building systems and processes
- A valid driver's license
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds
Sample required building attendant soft skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong organizational abilities
- Ability to work independently
- Flexibility to adapt to changing environments
- Ability to prioritize tasks
Building attendant job description example 1
Byron building attendant job description
***Immediately Hiring Part Time 3p-11p and 11p-7a***
No Experience Necessary, will Train!
The Kitchen Attendant is responsible for the pre-assigned items for the daily meal preparation and
service at BCM. Other specific preparations are dependent on the scheduling of the different kitchen
positions. The Building Attendant portion of this position is responsible for resident status and
monitoring building concerns and occurrences.
Kitchen & Building Attendant Duties and Responsibilities
Read kitchen & attendant communication books. Review menus.
Prepare meals accordingly. Look ahead do any prep work needed for the next day's meals.
Follow special diets and prepare and chart alternates.
Help other team members to get everything done for the meals in a timely manner.
Serve meals and clean up. Store all leftovers promptly and appropriately. Label & date.
Discard any outdated food items. Routinely check inventory and discard any damaged or
outdated items.
Prepare and place the GFS order weekly (and/or assist with this) according to current menu.
Put away stock weekly and as space allows using proper rotation techniques.
Special projects as assigned.
Report any kitchen issues, concerns or questions to your dietary manager. Direct any resident
dietary concerns to Dietary manager.
Handle resident inquiries and requests, greet and direct visitors. Monitor building activity
(especially on weekends)
Do task charts daily. Leave detailed notes for all other shifts regarding prep work, alternates
and meal service.
Assist in Building 2 & 3 as necessary.
Remove all trash and ensure kitchen is clean and in order at the end of your shift.
Miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Kitchen & Building Attendant Requirements and Qualifications
Must have at least one year of experience working with senior population.
Proven work experience in food service.
Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
Must have good references from previous employers.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Great communication and interpersonal skills.
Professional attitude and appearance.
Good conversation skills and a friendly demeanor.
Able to work independently with little supervision.
Reliable, compassionate, and willing to serve others.
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
No Experience Necessary, will Train!
The Kitchen Attendant is responsible for the pre-assigned items for the daily meal preparation and
service at BCM. Other specific preparations are dependent on the scheduling of the different kitchen
positions. The Building Attendant portion of this position is responsible for resident status and
monitoring building concerns and occurrences.
Kitchen & Building Attendant Duties and Responsibilities
Read kitchen & attendant communication books. Review menus.
Prepare meals accordingly. Look ahead do any prep work needed for the next day's meals.
Follow special diets and prepare and chart alternates.
Help other team members to get everything done for the meals in a timely manner.
Serve meals and clean up. Store all leftovers promptly and appropriately. Label & date.
Discard any outdated food items. Routinely check inventory and discard any damaged or
outdated items.
Prepare and place the GFS order weekly (and/or assist with this) according to current menu.
Put away stock weekly and as space allows using proper rotation techniques.
Special projects as assigned.
Report any kitchen issues, concerns or questions to your dietary manager. Direct any resident
dietary concerns to Dietary manager.
Handle resident inquiries and requests, greet and direct visitors. Monitor building activity
(especially on weekends)
Do task charts daily. Leave detailed notes for all other shifts regarding prep work, alternates
and meal service.
Assist in Building 2 & 3 as necessary.
Remove all trash and ensure kitchen is clean and in order at the end of your shift.
Miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Kitchen & Building Attendant Requirements and Qualifications
Must have at least one year of experience working with senior population.
Proven work experience in food service.
Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
Must have good references from previous employers.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Great communication and interpersonal skills.
Professional attitude and appearance.
Good conversation skills and a friendly demeanor.
Able to work independently with little supervision.
Reliable, compassionate, and willing to serve others.
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
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Building attendant job description example 2
Detroit Institute of Arts building attendant job description
JOB TITLE: Building Attendant
DEPARTMENT: Environmental Services
REPORTS TO: Environmental Services Supervisors
CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time, Non-Exempt , Union
GENERAL SUMMARY
Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Visitor and Environmental Services, and the Environmental Services Supervisors, Building Attendants perform general cleaning and janitorial work, including cleaning and disinfecting restrooms, cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, cleaning glass and removing rubbish and recycling .
This opening works the Afternoon shift, which is 2:30pm-11:00pm.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
+ Sweep, vacuum, dust, and wet mop floors.
+ Operate various equipment used to clean floors and carpets, including vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers, floor buffers, carpet shampooers and extractors, and other miscellaneous equipment.
+ Clean restrooms and replenish supplies.
+ Collect and dispose of waste and recyclable products.
+ Replenish Environmental Services materials, equipment and supplies as needed throughout the facility.
+ Wash and/or spot clean walls, doors, fixtures, counters, furniture, etc.
+ Clean elevator tracks.
+ Demonstrate friendly, courteous, and professional customer service behavior.
+ Provide prompt service and attention to issues as they arise throughout the building in a consistently accommodating manner to ensure a clean and safe environment in support of the Visitor Satisfaction strategic goal.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent. One (1) year of cleaning experience in a museum, office, hospital, hotel, or similar setting. Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirement.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
+ Ability to work occasional weekend and evening hours for special events (If needed) .
+ Must be proficient in latest version of Office 365, including SharePoint, Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel.
+ Ability to multi-task
+ Ability to work with minimal supervision
+ Self-starter
+ Flexibility
+ Attention to detail
+ Ability to manage work pressures
+ Organizational skills
+ Ability to work with distractions
+ Occasional on-call availability may also be required
+ Must be able to establish and maintain professional, productive and courteous interactions that promote positive teamwork.This encompasses going beyond giving and receiving instructions and includes but is not limited to (a) performing work activities requiring interacting or speaking with others; and (b) responding appropriately to constructive feedback or suggestions for improvement from a supervisor.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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. Upon receiving notice, reasonable accommodations may be made, if possible, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position requires frequent light work, occasional heavy work, and the ability to independently grasp, lift and carry materials weighing up to 30 lbs. Work often involves long periods of walking, standing, bending, pushing carts, carrying materials, using cleaning chemicals and operating cleaning equipment. Visual acuity is required to safely operate cleaning equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange accurate information using various methods including in-person, telephone and email.
DEPARTMENT: Environmental Services
REPORTS TO: Environmental Services Supervisors
CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time, Non-Exempt , Union
GENERAL SUMMARY
Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Visitor and Environmental Services, and the Environmental Services Supervisors, Building Attendants perform general cleaning and janitorial work, including cleaning and disinfecting restrooms, cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, cleaning glass and removing rubbish and recycling .
This opening works the Afternoon shift, which is 2:30pm-11:00pm.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
+ Sweep, vacuum, dust, and wet mop floors.
+ Operate various equipment used to clean floors and carpets, including vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers, floor buffers, carpet shampooers and extractors, and other miscellaneous equipment.
+ Clean restrooms and replenish supplies.
+ Collect and dispose of waste and recyclable products.
+ Replenish Environmental Services materials, equipment and supplies as needed throughout the facility.
+ Wash and/or spot clean walls, doors, fixtures, counters, furniture, etc.
+ Clean elevator tracks.
+ Demonstrate friendly, courteous, and professional customer service behavior.
+ Provide prompt service and attention to issues as they arise throughout the building in a consistently accommodating manner to ensure a clean and safe environment in support of the Visitor Satisfaction strategic goal.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent. One (1) year of cleaning experience in a museum, office, hospital, hotel, or similar setting. Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirement.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
+ Ability to work occasional weekend and evening hours for special events (If needed) .
+ Must be proficient in latest version of Office 365, including SharePoint, Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel.
+ Ability to multi-task
+ Ability to work with minimal supervision
+ Self-starter
+ Flexibility
+ Attention to detail
+ Ability to manage work pressures
+ Organizational skills
+ Ability to work with distractions
+ Occasional on-call availability may also be required
+ Must be able to establish and maintain professional, productive and courteous interactions that promote positive teamwork.This encompasses going beyond giving and receiving instructions and includes but is not limited to (a) performing work activities requiring interacting or speaking with others; and (b) responding appropriately to constructive feedback or suggestions for improvement from a supervisor.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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. Upon receiving notice, reasonable accommodations may be made, if possible, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position requires frequent light work, occasional heavy work, and the ability to independently grasp, lift and carry materials weighing up to 30 lbs. Work often involves long periods of walking, standing, bending, pushing carts, carrying materials, using cleaning chemicals and operating cleaning equipment. Visual acuity is required to safely operate cleaning equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange accurate information using various methods including in-person, telephone and email.
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Building attendant job description example 3
City of Eagan building attendant job description
$13.00 per hour
Up to 20 hours per week - evenings/weekends
Are you looking for a fun, part-time job with flexible hours?
Come be COOL at Eagan Civic Arena!
Join #TeamEagan!
Perfect first job
No experience required
Training provided
The Civic Arena is recruiting positive and enthusiastic people from all backgrounds and levels of experience to deliver quality customer service to our guests.
Candidates should be courteous, eager to learn, and ready to work hard in a fun environment!
Concession Building Attendants are responsible for the cleanliness, safety and security of the Eagan Civic Arena and its users. Main duties include preparing and selling concession food, hosting birthday parties and group rentals. Additional duties include monitoring public skating sessions and maintaining cleanliness during and after events.
The Building Attendant must respond to the needs and concerns of all guests using the facility in a courteous, informed and enthusiastic manner.
Typical hours are evenings during the week and weekends (up to a maximum of 20 hours per week) during fall and winter months.
Employees are generally assigned 3 shifts per week. Shifts are 4-6 hours on average, dependent on business need.
Position open until filled.
In this job you will:
+ Help to maintain a clean and safe environment for all guests at the Eagan Civic Arena and surrounding grounds
+ Provide exceptional customer service by preparing and selling concession food, hosting birthday parties and group rentals, and on-ice skating
+ Handle payments and operating cash register
+ Assist in inventory of concession supplies and products
+ Perform light maintenance around the facility
+ Enforce Eagan Civic Arena policies and all standards put forth by OSHA and the State Health Department
+ Assist in any recreational program, activities, and city-wide events as assigned
+ Perform other duties as assigned
What is needed to apply for this job?
+ Job seekers should be age 15 or older
+ Basic Resume - Don't have one?
+ CLICK HERE to learn about resumes from Indeed.com
+ Ability to meet the physical demands of the position
While no experience is needed for this job, you may be a great fit if you have:
+ Past experience working in a paid position
+ Experience operating a cash register and handling payment transactions
+ Prior experience in food preparation. Examples could include preparing meals at home, cooking classes, etc.
+ Experience working with people from all different backgrounds and age groups. Examples could include babysitting, VBS teacher, volunteer work, etc.
+ Ability to ice skate
Located in the Twin Cities metro area, Eagan is home to about 68,000 people. The City operates under a Council-Administrator form of government, employing 250 regular full-time employees, and up to 400 seasonal and part-time employees. Regarded as a great place to live, work and play, the City of Eagan prides itself on exceptional customer service and employs a stable workforce with experienced and professional staff. Areas of employment include finance, engineering, law enforcement, fire safety, parks and recreation, forestry, public works and utilities, community development, sports and fitness, arts and preschool education, etc. Visit our website to learn more at www.cityofeagan.com!
The City of Eagan is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Street: 3870 Pilot Knob Road
Up to 20 hours per week - evenings/weekends
Are you looking for a fun, part-time job with flexible hours?
Come be COOL at Eagan Civic Arena!
Join #TeamEagan!
Perfect first job
No experience required
Training provided
The Civic Arena is recruiting positive and enthusiastic people from all backgrounds and levels of experience to deliver quality customer service to our guests.
Candidates should be courteous, eager to learn, and ready to work hard in a fun environment!
Concession Building Attendants are responsible for the cleanliness, safety and security of the Eagan Civic Arena and its users. Main duties include preparing and selling concession food, hosting birthday parties and group rentals. Additional duties include monitoring public skating sessions and maintaining cleanliness during and after events.
The Building Attendant must respond to the needs and concerns of all guests using the facility in a courteous, informed and enthusiastic manner.
Typical hours are evenings during the week and weekends (up to a maximum of 20 hours per week) during fall and winter months.
Employees are generally assigned 3 shifts per week. Shifts are 4-6 hours on average, dependent on business need.
Position open until filled.
In this job you will:
+ Help to maintain a clean and safe environment for all guests at the Eagan Civic Arena and surrounding grounds
+ Provide exceptional customer service by preparing and selling concession food, hosting birthday parties and group rentals, and on-ice skating
+ Handle payments and operating cash register
+ Assist in inventory of concession supplies and products
+ Perform light maintenance around the facility
+ Enforce Eagan Civic Arena policies and all standards put forth by OSHA and the State Health Department
+ Assist in any recreational program, activities, and city-wide events as assigned
+ Perform other duties as assigned
What is needed to apply for this job?
+ Job seekers should be age 15 or older
+ Basic Resume - Don't have one?
+ CLICK HERE to learn about resumes from Indeed.com
+ Ability to meet the physical demands of the position
While no experience is needed for this job, you may be a great fit if you have:
+ Past experience working in a paid position
+ Experience operating a cash register and handling payment transactions
+ Prior experience in food preparation. Examples could include preparing meals at home, cooking classes, etc.
+ Experience working with people from all different backgrounds and age groups. Examples could include babysitting, VBS teacher, volunteer work, etc.
+ Ability to ice skate
Located in the Twin Cities metro area, Eagan is home to about 68,000 people. The City operates under a Council-Administrator form of government, employing 250 regular full-time employees, and up to 400 seasonal and part-time employees. Regarded as a great place to live, work and play, the City of Eagan prides itself on exceptional customer service and employs a stable workforce with experienced and professional staff. Areas of employment include finance, engineering, law enforcement, fire safety, parks and recreation, forestry, public works and utilities, community development, sports and fitness, arts and preschool education, etc. Visit our website to learn more at www.cityofeagan.com!
The City of Eagan is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Street: 3870 Pilot Knob Road
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024