Facilities Lead Worker

About Seattle Center: 

Seattle Center is the region's premier civic, arts and family gathering place in the core of our city and region, home to more than 30 arts, cultural, and entertainment organizations, family attractions, and tourist amenities. Our mission is to create exceptional events, experiences, and environments that delight and inspire the human spirit to build stronger communities. To support this work, Seattle Center employs 220 full-time employees and hundreds of intermittent workers. As a department of the City of Seattle, Seattle Center contributes to the quality of life for Seattle residents--and the region's economy and image as its top visitor destination.

About this position:

We are seeking a qualified Facilities Lead Worker (FLW) to work in the Technical Facilities Maintenance (TFM) unit. This position will coordinate, lead, and perform day-to-day work of Laborer staff providing routine facility maintenance and a variety of set-ups and changeovers for events. The shift for this opening is Tuesday - Saturday 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Seattle Center is open 365 days a year on multiple shifts and operates 24 hours a day.

Here is more of what you will be doing:

• Plan, coordinate, evaluate and lead the work of laborers, who are involved in the set-up and change-over for events, and who perform routine maintenance of facilities 
• Exercise good judgment, provide direction, on-site training and evaluation while ensuring safety, performance and customer service standards are met by facility crews 
• Work closely with crew in the field for technical support and leadership
• May perform duties as out of class crew chief
• Work closely with crew chief planning major festivals
• Coordinate work with skilled crafts and other department work units for a variety of maintenance projects
• May be required to drive pick-up trucks, forklifts, and other small motorized vehicles
• Will be required to work nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as needed

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Two years’ experience performing general laboring/manual work, good physical condition, and the ability to work with hand and power tools is required. (Or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class). 

License, Certification, and Other Requirements: 

• Washington State driver's license is required and excellent driving record

Preference will be given to applicants who possess these Desired Qualifications: 

• Ability to meet tight deadlines and possess safety-oriented attitude
• Possess good oral and written communication skills
• Consistent attendance and flexibility with work schedule is essential
• Organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Computer skills are a must
• Leadership experience is a plus
• Experience working in a public facing facility or event space
• Experience scheduling work for teams with shifting priorities.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time
• Work outdoors in all types of weather
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and may occasionally lift more than 50 pounds
• The shift for this opening is Tuesday - Saturday 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. 
• May be required to work nights, evening, weekends and /or holidays

The full pay range for this step-progression position is $39.18 - $42.22 per hour. New employees begin at Step 1 of the pay progression, which is $39.18 hourly. Current City employees’ starting rate of pay will be based on Personnel Rules regarding promotions.

How to Apply:
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. You must submit the following items to be considered for this position no later than 4:00 pm Pacific Time on Tuesday, November 24, 2026:

1. Completed NEOGOV online application.
2. Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications. 
3. Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

IMPORTANT NOTE: To align with our commitment to equity and the City of Seattle's Race and Social Justice Initiative, Seattle Center is collecting cover letters and resumes without personal identifiers to achieve a blind screening process. 

Pre-Employment Physical - Successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment physical. 

Driving Record - A current, "FULL" driving abstract from the Department of Licensing submitted upon offer of employment. Candidates with 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.

Why work at the City?

The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in dismantling racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and create and provide equitable processes and services. Seattle Office of Civil Rights)

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits

For helpful tips on the application process and recruitment process: Working at the City - Human Resources | seattle.gov