Utility Worker I – Aquatic Center

King-County,-W; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

King County's Parks Division is seeking a full-time Utility Worker I to join the King County Aquatics Center team in Federal Way, WA. You will perform heavy cleaning, maintain restrooms and common areas, manage waste, restock kitchens, and support event services for high-traffic venues.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and the ability to work in fast-paced environments during events and banquets. Training on certifications is provided after hire.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of janitorial cleaning techniques.
• Experience handling cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers and buffers.
• Customer service experience.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of safety protocols for cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments during events.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy-duty cleaning and related maintenance in facilities, restrooms, and high traffic areas during events and banquets.
• Clean and maintain stadium seats, concourses, corridors, stairways, rooms and large gathering spaces.
• Ensure exterior sidewalks, patios, and stairwells are well maintained; use blowers and pressure washers as needed.
• Perform high-volume trash management, including recycling and compost.
• Clean and restock large caterers’ kitchens, hospitality rooms, and food concession areas during service times.
• Clean, sanitize, stock, and maintain large public restrooms and locker rooms.
• Clean glass windows; disinfect fixtures and surfaces throughout.
• Perform maintenance and minor repairs of custodial heavy equipment.

Skills

Janitorial cleaning techniques

Cleaning equipment handling

Customer service

Time management

Safety protocols with chemicals

Independent and teamwork

Work in fast-paced environments

Tools

Floor scrubbers

Floor buffers

Job description

In addition to the current opening, this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future Utility Worker I vacancies within the Parks Division over the next six (6) months.

About the Role

About the Team

The Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center (WKCAC), a legacy venue from the 1990 Seattle Goodwill Games, stands as one of the premier natatoriums in the nation, featuring both diving and swimming complexes. Renowned for hosting the 2000 and 2012 Olympic Diving Trials, it is also the home of the PAC-12 Swimming and Diving Championships and will host the 2025 NCAA Swimming Championships.

The Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center (WKCAC) maintains one of the most active competition schedules in the country. These all-day competitions include high-profile televised national and international events that have a lasting impact on King County’s image in the region and country. In addition to the aquatic sporting events, WKCAC is open to the public for team training, lap swims, family swims, and swimming lessons but also provides other services such as a banquet hall for weddings, parties, and company events.

Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice

King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Utility Worker I, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.

What You Will Be Doing

• Perform heavy-duty cleaning and related maintenance work in facilities, restrooms, and high traffic areas during highly participated sporting events and banquet hall functions.
• Clean and maintain stadium seats, concourses, corridors, stairways, rooms, and large gathering spaces.
• Ensure exterior sidewalks, patios, and stairwells are well maintained; use blowers and pressure washers as needed.
• Perform high-volume trash management, including collecting recycling and compost.
• Clean and restock large caterers’ kitchens, hospitality rooms, and food concession areas during service times.
• Clean, sanitize, stock, and maintain large public restrooms and locker rooms.
• Clean glass windows; clean and disinfect fixtures and surface areas throughout the facilities.
• Perform maintenance and minor repairs of custodial heavy equipment.

Qualifications You Bring

• Knowledge of janitorial cleaning techniques
• Knowledge with handling cleaning equipment, such as floor scrubbers and floor buffers.
• Customer service experience.
• Skill in time management or organization.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and best practices for mixing and using cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, such as events.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Workplace Exposures

• This position may involve occasional exposure to blood or other bodily fluids during cleaning tasks.

Competencies You Bring

• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• American Red Cross First Aid, CPR & AED for the Professional Rescuer.
• Bloodborne Pathogens & Preventing Disease Transmission.

If you do not possess these certifications at the time of hire, you must obtain them within 90 days of hire.

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring

• Experience working in, on or around pools or other recreation facilities.
• Experience working competitive, athletic events.

Working Conditions

• Work Location: King County Aquatics Center, 650 SW Campus Dr., Federal Way, WA 98023.

• Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. The work schedule will be Thursday – Sunday, 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
• Union Representation: This position is represented by Service Employees International Union, Local 925.

King County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us.

King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice.

Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.