Temporary Special Events Team Maintenance Laborers

About the role

The Parks and Facilities Maintenance Division (PFMD) oversees the facility trades and grounds maintenance of park assets, pool operations, custodial services. The PFMD is currently seeking qualified, motivated, and collaborative individuals to fill Temporary Less Than Half Time (LTHT, 900 hrs.) Maintenance Laborer assignments to support our Special Events Team (SEV).

As a Special Events Team (SEV) Maintenance Laborer, the person in this role will support the SEV maintenance team during peak season demand by performing daily delivery, setup, and pickup of event and recreation equipment, office furniture, supplies, and other public property across various park and city facilities and non-city sites.

Responsibilities

All work is performed in a public setting requiring positive interaction with a diverse audience including youth, teens, seniors, and those of underrepresented and disadvantaged communities.

• Provide support for events and programs: set up/take down chairs, tables, and equipment.
• Maintain supply and equipment inventory.
• Create maintenance reports.
• Communicate effectively with lead workers, supervisors, patrons, staff, and community centers coordinators to determine and prioritize facility needs.
• Perform other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.

Requirements

Required Qualifications: At least one year of experience performing general laboring/manual work involving the construction, installation, repair, and maintenance of public facilities.

• A current, valid Washington State Driver’s License

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Shifts can start as early as 4:30AM and variable shifts can end as late as 9:00 PM. Will be working days and weekends as needed City Wide with a wide range of hours.

• Required to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time.
• Frequently required to lift objects up to 50 pounds.
• May occasionally be required to lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds.
• Occasionally requires handling or working with toxic/hazardous substances.
• Required to work outdoors in all types of weather.

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications: Two years of cleaning experience in large-scale facilities, one year of floor care maintenance, demonstrated use of small hand tools, knowledge of basic cleaning chemicals and safety rules.

• Familiar with using computer programs such as MS Word, MS Excel, and some types of email such as Outlook.
• Focused on building and maintaining positive internal and external customer relationships
• Have an effective communication style and the ability to express ideas and concepts effectively in a variety of settings with diverse audiences.

Pay

The full salary range for this position is $37.95 - $37.95 per hour.

Schedule

This position is temporary and non-represented. Shifts can start as early as 4:30AM and variable shifts can end as late as 9:00 PM. Will be working days and weekends as needed City Wide with a wide range of hours.