Temporary Special Events Team Maintenance Laborers

The Parks and Facilities Maintenance Division (PFMD) oversees the facility trades and grounds maintenance of park assets, pool operations, custodial services. It includes the Special Events Team (SEV), which is responsible for delivering, setting up, and picking up event equipment in support of Park and Citywide programs and services. The PFMD maintains Seattle Parks & Recreation facilities across the City, including 26 community centers, 8 indoor swimming pools, 2 outdoor swimming pools, 4 environmental education centers, 2 small craft centers, shelter houses, and rental facilities, and much more. Furthermore, the PFMD is comprised of maintenance laborers, lead workers, and supervisors who work together to ensure safe, clean, accessible, and welcoming public community spaces.

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. They will work both independently and as part of a small team, taking directions from the Parks Warehouse Supervisor, General while at times also communicating directly with staff, patrons, and community center coordinators, and city officials to determine and prioritize facility needs.

SEV Maintenance Laborers take pride in delivering excellent customer service to a diverse public audience including youth, seniors, and members of underrepresented communities. They are accountable for completing assigned tasks on time, maintaining accurate warehouse and supply inventories, and being responsive to Work Order requests.

This position is temporary and non-represented.

HERE IS MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

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.

Daily tasks include but are not limited to:

• 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.

Successful candidates will be able to work independently and in small teams with minimum supervision requiring good organizational skills. They must be able to prioritize work, meet strict deadlines, and report out on completed tasks.

LTHT Temps will support sites with increased operation and programming needs; including but not limited to the following locations: 

• Magnuson Park, Westbridge (West Seattle), Camp Long, various Community Centers across Seattle, and more.

Required Qualifications: In addition to the skills and experience mentioned below, a successful applicant will have experience that reflects a commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes and has:

License, Certification and Other Requirements:

• A current, valid Washington State Driver’s License

Work Environment/Physical Demands/Other:

• Shifts can start as early as 4:30AM
• 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.
• As requested, you will work nights, at weekends and/or holidays.
• 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.
• Depending on business needs, candidates may be required to obtain a respirator clearance fit test.

Desired Qualifications: You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities: 

• Two years of cleaning experience in large-scale facilities (i.e. community centers, pools, motels, hospitals).
• One year of floor care maintenance (automated floor scrubbing machine use a plus).
• Demonstrated use of small hand tools such as vacuums, floor machines, floor burnishers, carpet cleaning equipment.
• Have knowledge of basic cleaning chemicals and safety rules.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Familiar with using computer programs such as MS Word, MS Excel, and some types of email such as Outlook.
• Are 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.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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

Application Process

When applying, please submit the following:

- A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.

OR

Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle Parks and Recreation values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Seattle Parks and Recreation encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

A current Washington State driver's license may be required.  A current, "FULL" driving abstract from the Department of Licensing must be submitted upon offer of employment. Candidates with a driving history that does not meet our current safety standards will be disqualified from consideration. Current City of Seattle Employees in a driving position may be required to submit an updated abstract.

Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17 and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader). A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020. Applicants will be provided with an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

Want to know more about Parks and Recreation? Check out our web page: Seattle Parks and Recreation - Parks | seattle.gov

SPR’s Core Competencies are:

Accountability & Action: Holding yourself accountable for achieving goals, completing tasks, and delivering quality work. Demonstrating thoughtful initiative in actions and decision-making and promoting high-quality standards.

Equity and Inclusion: Supporting the goals of the Race and Social Justice Initiative and the City's commitment to workforce equity.

Communication: Sharing and exchanging information and ideas with people in a variety of ways to help them understand and remember the information.

Service: An ongoing commitment to base decisions and actions on the needs and priorities of the City.

Teamwork: Participating as an engaged member of a team to achieve group goals. Effectively working with internal and external people to complete tasks and achieve work group goals. 

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