Part-time Warming Station Attendant

Part-time Warming Station Attendant

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Part-time Warming Station Attendant

Salary

$18.00 Hourly

Location

Gwinnett County, GA

Job Type

Part-Time Temporary

Job Number

26-03981

Department

Department of Community Services

Opening Date

08/18/2026

Closing Date

3/1/2027 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Class Summary

This is a part-time position with a maximum of 1,508 hours per year and is not eligible for paid holidays, leave, or benefits.

This position is seasonal and will end when the Warming Station Season ends.

The Warming Station season is from November 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027.

Job Description

Warming Station Attendants are considered essential workers, which means attendants are expected to report to stations during weekdays, weekends, holidays, and weather emergencies. Attendants are responsible for overseeing operations at any of the five Gwinnett County Warming Stations during overnight shifts from 5:30 pm - 7:00 am, which includes a 1-hour lunch and two 15-minute breaks. The incumbent is empathetic and respectful while supporting residents, enforcing station rules, and adhering to all rules and regulations of the Warming Station operations. Additionally, the attendants will be responsible for ensuring participant safety, monitoring behaviors, and reporting any incidents or emergencies in accordance with protocols.

Warming station locations:

• Best Friend Park Gym — 6224 Jimmy Carter Boulevard, Norcross, GA 30071

• Buford Senior Center — 2755 Swanee Avenue, Buford, GA 30518

• Community Resource Center at Bethany Church Road — 3025 Bethany Church Road, Snellville, GA 30039

• Lawrenceville Senior Center — 225 Benson Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30046

• Shorty Howell Park Activity Building — 2750 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth, GA 30096

Essential Duties

• Completing and verifying resident intake forms for every guest served

• Completing setup, cleanup, and general organization of the site, including cots, cot covers, blankets, and supply staging

• Performing scheduled building walk-through and sanitation rotations of sleeping quarters, meal areas, and restrooms

• Maintaining accurate attendance logs and complete resident intake documentation

• Recording overnight guest counts by category and submit the Daily Shift Report by 6:00am

• Tracking supply levels each shift and notifying the shift supervisor immediately when items are low or out

• Recording and submitting timely, accurate reports to supervisors regarding time, attendance, inventory, incidents, and other critical information

• Supporting residents with empathy and respect while consistently enforcing station rules and Warming Station regulations

• Attending all required trainings and follow County policies and Warming Station protocols

• Communicating effectively with team members and supervisors and adapting quickly to schedule changes caused by weather-related emergencies

• Providing transportation to residents using county vehicle as directed by leadership, in accordance with County policies and defensive driving requirements.

Public Speaking Duties

• Facilitating clear and respectful verbal communication with guests to provide support and enforce station rules

• Engaging in effective interpersonal communication with team members and supervisors to ensure coordinated operations and information sharing in a timely manner

• Delivering shift handover briefings to incoming staff and supervisors covering guest status, incidents, and supply needs

Other Job Requirements/Information

• This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays

• Must have reliable transportation

Hourly rate

$18.00 per hour

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D.

• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications

• Associate degree in social services or social work AND

• One year of experience working with vulnerable populations and underserved communities

For more information about this department, please click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/government/departments/community-services) .

Additional Information

About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

Careers with impact

Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Exceptional benefits

Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual’s total compensation.

World-class community

More than a million residents make up Gwinnett’s diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!

• Atlanta’s Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle

• Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission

• Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

Vision

Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission

Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values

Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.

Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.

Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

• Hiring Process (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/employmentandtesting/hiringprocess)

• FAQs

Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or [email protected]. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use [email protected].

Seasonal/Temporary positions do not have benefits.

01

Have you completed a degree in social services, social work, or a related field?

• Have not completed a degree in the specified fields of study

• Completed associate degree in the specified fields of study

• Completed bachelor's degree in the specified fields of study

• Completed master's degree or higher in the specified fields of study

02

Please specify the field of study in which you took college courses or received a degree. If none, type N/A.

03

Do you have experience working with homeless or unhoused individuals?

• Yes

• No

04

Describe your experience working with homeless or unhoused individuals. If none, type N/A.

05

Are you able to work 5:30pm - 7:00am, including weekends and holidays?

• Yes

• No

06

Can you commit to working the seasonal period from November 1st, 2026, to March 31st, 2027?

• Yes

• No

07

This position supports emergency warming services during severe winter weather events. Are you willing and able to perform the duties of this position as needed throughout the season?

• Yes

• No

08

Have you worked in high-stress or emergency situations before? If so, please provide an example. If no experience type N/A.

09

Do you have reliable transportation to report to any of the five Gwinnett County warming station locations, even in inclement weather for every shift?

• Yes

• No

10

Do you have any experience working in a setting that requires detailed documentation or reporting?

• Yes

• No

11

Do you have any scheduled commitments that would restrict your availability to work various shifts, including weekends, holidays, or other periods, during the seasonal employment period from November 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027? If so, please provide details. If none, type N/A.

12

Are you available to serve as an emergency replacement attendant at the start or during the course of an overnight shift if needed?

• Yes

• No

Required Question

Employer

Gwinnett County

Address

75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046

Phone

770.822.7915 770.822.7923

Website

http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com