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Department:
GG_Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs: Cultural Operations
Salary Range Minimum:
$15.00
Salary Range Maximum:
$20.70
Closing Date:
04/17/2026
Job Details:
This position serves as a Building Attendant for the Cultural Affairs Division within the City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department. The role provides on-site support for cultural facilities and events, helping ensure spaces are prepared, welcoming, and operating smoothly for programs, rentals, and public activities.
The Cultural Affairs Division produces festivals, concerts, performances, exhibitions, educational workshops, historic and cultural programs, ceremonies, and community celebrations. The Building Attendant plays an important role in supporting these activities by assisting with facility oversight, event setup and cleanup, basic facility maintenance, and guest services.
This position averages approximately 20-25 hours per week, with hours scheduled based on program and event needs, including evenings and weekends.
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. 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.
***This position requires DCF screening**
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 supervisory duties with contract and temporary employees.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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 Driver’s 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.
SELECTION FACTORS
Knowledge of general janitorial and maintenance tasks.
Ability to work effectively with coworkers and the general public.
Ability to keep records and prepare reports.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to read and understand complex work schedules and diagrams.
** This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job.
This position averages approximately 20-25 hours per week, with hours scheduled based on program and event needs, including evenings and weekends
**This position require DCF screening**
Note:
May Require Assessment(s).
May fill multiple positions.
May establish an eligibility list.
Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.
All ‘regular’ employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also offer great things like on-site fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy.Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.
Equal Opportunity
The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292.
Veterans' Preference
Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans’ Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans’ Preference.
If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at HR@cityofgainesville.org or by calling 352-334-5077.

Ranked as #1 city to live on Livability.com’s Top 100 Best Places to Live list, #1 on Zippia’s Best City to Start Your Career, #42 Best City to Live in America and #9 Ten Best College Towns, the City of Gainesville serves as the cultural, educational, and commercial center of the north central Florida region. The City of Gainesville has a Commission-Manager form of government and employs roughly 2,200 employees, making it one of the largest employers in the region.
In addition to providing a full range of municipal services, the city owns a regional transit system, a municipal airport, a 72-par championship golf course and a utility. The Gainesville metro area population is more than 339,000 people. Geographically, Gainesville consists of approximately 63 square miles. Gainesville is nationally-recognized as a great place to live and raise a family due in large part to the University of Florida and Santa Fe College, as well as its central location in the state of Florida, putting its citizens within a few hours’ drive of Orlando, Tampa, Sarasota and Florida’s award-winning beaches.
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