Utility Worker I – King County Aquatic Center

About the Role:
This position will handle litter management, floor care, restroom maintenance, cleaning windows and doors, event setup and tear down, cleaning balconie

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s and banquet hall facilities and providing customer service during large events and programs.

About the Team:
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.  WKCAC is also open to the public for team training, lap swims, family swims, and swimming lessons. WKCAC also has a banquet hall available 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. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive.  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.

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Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing

  • Perform heavy-duty cleaning and related maintenance work during highly participated sporting events and banquet hall functions.
  • Clean and maintain stadium seats, concourses, corridors, stairways, rooms, and large gathering spaces.
  • Safeguard exterior sidewalks, patios, and stairwells; using blowers and pressure washers as needed.
  • Perform high volume trash management, including collecting recycling and compost.
  • Respond to spills and biohazardous incidents; clean and disinfect area and equipment; properly dispose of contaminated waste.
  • Complete work assignments efficiently using initiative, problem-solving skills, and good judgment.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring

  • Demonstrated experience with basic janitorial cleaning techniques and cleaning products.
  • Experience in the use and care of cleaning equipment.
  • Experience operating floor scrubber, floor buffer, and other applicable cleaning equipment.
  • Computer experience to complete timesheets, read and respond to email, and perform some administrative tasks.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Competencies You Bring:     

  • Action oriented and takes on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of energy and enthusiasm.   
  • Values differences by recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to a project.
  • Optimizes work processes by knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Interpersonal savvy with the ability to relate openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.

Required Certifications

  • First Aid
  • CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
  • Bloodborne Pathogen.
  • If you do not possess these certifications at the time of hire, you must obtain them within 90 days of hire.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

  • Work Location: This position is located at 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 is Saturday – Sunday 7 AM – 5:30 PM and Monday – Tuesday 11 AM – 9:30 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.
  • Physical Requirement: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.
To apply, submit a:

  • Complete Application
  • Optional Resume (will be reviewed if submitted)
  • Optional Cover Letter (will be reviewed if submitted)

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