Laborer, Intermittent

SEATTLE CENTER; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Center is seeking qualified individuals for its On-call/Intermittent Labor pool. This role involves cleaning and maintaining facilities, setting up furniture, and requires physical stamina. Ideal candidates should have a valid Washington State driver license and strong customer service skills. The position offers flexible hours based on events, with a pay range of $30.86 to $32.80 per hour.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform general laboring/manual work.
• Good physical condition and ability to work with hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain indoor and outdoor facilities.
• Set up or break down furniture and flooring.
• Dispose of garbage and recyclable materials.

Skills

Customer Service

Safety Awareness

Multi-tasking

Education

Valid Washington State Driver License

Job 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. Seattle Center expanded its role recently beyond our well-known 74 acre campus, to serve as the City’s lead for operating Seattle’s new Waterfront Park, a series of new public spaces on Seattle’s downtown waterfront between Pioneer Square and the Seattle Aquarium.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 areseeking qualified individuals for our On-call/Intermittent Labor pool. These positions report to the Technical Facilities Management Division and depending upon the assignment, you could work with the Campus Laborers group, at the Waterfront Park or at McCaw Hall.

This is on-call work and is based on events with no guaranteed minimum hours. Because Seattle Center is a 24/7, 363 days/year operation, available shifts may be on days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Here is more of what you will be doing:

• Clean and maintain indoor and outdoor facilities and restrooms
• Set up or break down furniture and flooring
• Dispose of garbage and recyclable materials, weighing up to 50 pounds

• May operate back-pack blowers, pressure washers and motor vehicles as assigned

• Work both in a team setting and independently
• Communicate effectively both written and verbally
• Must be able to work within a diverse workforce and multicultural public and clientele

Minimum Qualifications:

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

License, Certification, and Other Requirements:

• Possess a valid Washington State driver license at time of application

Preference will be given for applicants who possess the desired skills:

• Safe working habits; safety oriented
• Excellent customer service skills
• Able to multi-task and work well under pressure

• Able to read Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend and stoop for extended periods of time
• Ability to perform labor intensive work
• Willing and able to safely lift 50+ pounds on a regular basis
• Willing to work outside in all weather conditions
• Willing to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays

This is an intermittent/on-call position. Hours are dependent on event schedules at Seattle Center.

The full salary range for this position is $30.86 - $32.80 per hour. Temporary employees begin at step 1, which is $30.86 hourly. Intermittent employees do not get salary step increases. You'll also get premium pay that increases the more hours you work. (Starts at an additional 5% on top of your base rate, up to 25%!)

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, May 27, 2025:

1. NEOGOV online (or paper) application
2. Supplemental questionnaire

Your application may be rejected if these items are missing or incomplete. Note, simply providing a cover letter and résumé is not a substitute for completing the application itself.

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.

Interviews - Interviews will be conducted the week of June 9, 2025.

Driving Record - Selected candidates will be required to submit a Driving Abstract (at your own expense) that demonstrates a good driving record.

Pre-Employment Physical - Successful candidates will need to get and pass a pre-employment physical (paid for by Seattle Center).

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)

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