Laborer

Position Description

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. 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 McCaw Hall:

McCaw Hall is a world-class, 3,000 seat multi-theater performing arts center hosting over 500 events and over 450,000 patron visits annually. Owned by the City of Seattle and operated by Seattle Center, McCaw Hall is managed in accordance with a unique Operating Agreement with its resident tenants, Pacific Northwest Ballet and Seattle Opera. McCaw Hall’s Operating Agreement provides its resident tenants with on-going oversight and shared responsibility for the Hall’s annual budget and operations.

About the position:

Seattle Center is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Laborer (part time at McCaw Hall, part time on grounds depending on McCaw Hall event schedules) to work in McCaw Hall. This position is assigned to a variety of indoor and outdoor work areas as needed and reports to the Facilities Lead Worker.

Job Responsibilities

Here is more of what you will be doing:

• Clean building perimeter, inside facility and rest rooms; remove garbage, set up furniture and flooring weighing up to and at times over 50 pounds
• Event related set-ups/tear down in and around McCaw Hall
• Most shifts are before and during major opera and ballet performances, as well as other fine arts performances and major events
• Clean and provide service for patrons and clients during events
• Interact directly with clients, event support staff, and patrons attending events in sometimes demanding situations
• Provide information verbally to the public and to clients
• Communicate with lead and take instructions via 2-way radio
• May drive pick-up trucks and other small, motorized vehicles
• May occasionally lead laborer crews in absence of supervisor/lead
• May be scheduled for general laborer work on Seattle Center campus during periods of minimal event activity in McCaw Hall
  
  

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain the complete listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change as conditions require.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to perform general laboring/manual work, good physical condition, and the ability to work with hand and power tools
  
  

License, Certification, and Other Requirements:

• Current State of Washington driver's license is required at time of hire
  
  

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following skills and abilities:

• Customer service skills including the ability to work well under pressure and in full view of the public
• Communicate and take instructions effectively and efficiently over a two-way radio
• Ability to respond effectively and efficiently to multiple demands for action simultaneously while staying calm and polite
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and work on small teams within a diverse work force
• Must possess a safety-oriented attitude and work habit
• Demonstrated passion and commitment to providing a world-class experience for event clients and patrons
• Proactive, creative, “problem-solving” work ethic balanced with a willingness to clarify expectations and instructions
• Professional appearance appropriate for venue
• Experience leading small crews
• Knowledge of interior and exterior cleaning methods and equipment
• Ability to interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
  
  

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more safely, through-out the work shift
• Work schedule is predominantly swing shift between noon and midnight, including most weekends (both Saturday and Sunday), with some occasional earlier day-time shifts. Schedule will vary from month to month, with prior notice, depending on the event schedule in McCaw Hall
• Willing and able to work outdoors in all types of weather, have general familiarity with small hand tools and power tools
• May be scheduled to work on Seattle Center campus during periods of minimal event activity in McCaw Hall
  
  

Additional Information

Additional Information

The full pay range for this step-progression position is $30.86 - $32.80 per hour. New employees begin at Step 1 of the pay progression, which is $30.86 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, Februay 18, 2025:

• Completed NEOGOV online application.
• Supplemental questionnaire responses.
  
  

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.

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.

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

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/employees-and-covered-family-members

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