Cultural Arts Center Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $20.09 Hourly
Location : Torrance, CA
Job Type: Recurrent - Variable Hours
Job Number: 25060930
Department: GENERAL SERVICES
Division: GS Facility Operations
Opening Date: 06/17/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
DESCRIPTION
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.
TheCity of Torrance is recruiting for FACILITIES OPERATION ATTENDANTS
to be part of the Cultural Arts Center Team!
The Department
The Cultural Arts Center is a division of the City of Torrance General Services Department. The General Services Department provides quality services that support City departments in a manner which enable them to carry-out their community missions and provide these services in a cost-effective and efficient manner which best serves the operational needs of City departments and the community.
Responsibilities of the General Services Department include: Airport Administration, Building Maintenance, Central Services, Cultural Arts Center Administration, Custodial, Fleet Services, Graffiti Abatement Program, HVAC / Electrical, and Warehouse.
The Position
The Facilities Operations Attendant performs maintenance and event set-up of the Cultural Arts Center facilities, which includes the Toyota Meeting Hall, the Torino Festival Plaza, the Ken Miller Assembly Room, the Ken Miller Auditorium, the James R. Armstrong Theatre, the George Nakano Theatre, the Pine Wind Japanese Garden, the garden rooms, and the Torrance Art Museum. Additionally the Center houses 4 dance studios with sprung hardwood floors, a large ceramics facility, a jewelry making studio, Three (3) art-making studios, and a music/drama room.
The Facilities Operations Attendant will also perform set-ups of meeting rooms, lobbies and other assigned areas, perform set-up and tear down of tables, arrange chairs, and stages (risers) for events and shows, service all events, empty trash containers, and maintain aisles and surrounding areas, perform janitorial maintenance including restroom/kitchen cleaning, stripping/waxing of floors, and carpet maintenance, dry and wet mops, strips, scrubs, waxes, and polishes all types of flooring, and requests supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
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QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Any combination of education and experience provides the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
Formal or informal education which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
Success candidates will have the following:
Knowledge of

• Proper procedures for lifting and moving heavy objects;
• Janitorial maintenance and procedures;
• Appropriate use of chemicals, solvents, tools and equipment;
• Public relations and customer service techniques;
• Hazards and safety practices related to building maintenance and cleaning.

Ability to

• Perform manual work; set-up, tear down, arrange tables and chairs, and stages for events;
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures;
• Respond tactfully and constructively to user department requests and complaints;
• Provide excellent customer service;
• Communicate effectively with other City employees and the public;
• Follow work safety procedures and practices.

Performance of essential job duties of this position includes the following physical demands and/or working conditions:
Requires the ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time; lift, push and pull up to 100 pounds; carry up to 50 pounds; climb stairs and ladders; balance, stoop, twist, bend repeatedly, squat, crawl, run, grasp, move wrists repeatedly, reach overhead, use both hands, arms and legs; work at heights above 10 feet and in confined spaces; speak, hear, touch; see at a distance and up close; and have finger dexterity, depth perception and color vision.
Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents are exposed to smoke, fumes, gas, loud noise, dirt, dust, grease, oil, chemicals, solvents and toxic agents; and work in inclement weather.
Position requires availability to work irregular hours or shifts, weekends, holidays, or overtime as required.
HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS
Interested applicants must submit an online application available at Application submission will be accepted on a continuous basis.
Only those candidates whose experience best meet the needs of the City and the Department will be invited to participate in an interview.
Review of applications and the interview process will occur on an as needed basis.
SPECIAL NOTES
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Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s). If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915.
As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
City of Torrance Inclusion Statement
The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.
The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!
The City of Torrance offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. Benefits may include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefits amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
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RETIREMENT BENEFITS - The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits. Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS.