King County
King County Aquatic Center Utility Worker I
SALARY
$24.12 - $29.16 Hourly
LOCATION
WA 98023, WA
JOB TYPE
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
JOB NUMBER
2022-17198
DEPARTMENT
DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
DIVISION
Parks
OPENING DATE
10/20/2022
CLOSING DATE
11/28/2022 9:00 AM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
BARGAINING UNIT
A1 : SEIU L925-DNRP (Parks)
SALARY
$24.12 - $29.16 Hourly
LOCATION
WA 98023, WA
JOB TYPE
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
JOB NUMBER
2022-17198
DEPARTMENT
DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
DIVISION
Parks
OPENING DATE
10/20/2022
CLOSING DATE
11/28/2022 9:00 AM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
BARGAINING UNIT
A1 : SEIU L925-DNRP (Parks)
Summary
NOTE: The application period has now closed. Only Priority Placement Program participant applications will be added to the candidate pool.
Come Join the King County Aquatic Center Team!
We are highly motivated to hire one or more candidates with knowledge and experience in custodial work involving a variety of cleaning tasks in public and staff areas at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, WA. This position will handle litter management, floor care, restroom maintenance, cleaning windows and doors, event setup and tear down, cleaning balconies and banquet hall facilities and delivering customer service during large events and programs. We may elect to select one or more candidates from this advertisement depending on the applicant pool and current openings.
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.
Why King County Parks? King County Parks has evolved from 150 acres in 1938 to more than 32,000 acres. Today, our system consists of more than 205 parks, 175 miles of regional trails, and 250 miles of backcountry trails. Our mission is to steward, enhance and acquire parks to inspire healthy communities. We seek to cultivate strong relationships with community partners to enhance park amenities for all King County residents to enjoy today and for generations to come.
Learn more at www.kingcounty.gov/parks.
And check us out on the socials at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Flickr.
Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social and economic equality for ALL people in King County. We welcome applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect and partnership.
To learn about the King County Equity and Social Justice Strategic Plan click here.
Working Conditions:
Work Location: King County Aquatics Center, 650 SW Campus Dr., Federal Way, WA 98023,
Work Schedule: This posting will be used to fill two (2) career service positions:
One full time position that will work Thursday - Sunday: 11:30am-10:00pm
One part time position that will work Wednesday 3:00 pm - 9:30 pm and Friday - Sunday 3:30 pm - 10:00 pm.
These positions are covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) are overtime eligible.
Job Duties
Core Duties:
- 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
Required qualifications:
- 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.
- 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.
Possess and maintain current American Red Cross certifications in:- First Aid
- CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
- Bloodborne Pathogen.
- If you do not possess at the time of hire, must obtain certifications within 90 days of hire.
Supplemental Information
Application and Selection Process: Application materials will be screened for clarity and completeness including online application, cover letter and resume, and responsiveness to the list of qualifications, skills, and abilities. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.
Applications without the following required materials may not be considered for this position.- King County application
- Cover Letter detailing your background and what you can bring to this position
- Responses to supplemental questions
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Patty Jurgens at patty.jurgens@kingcounty.gov
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
King County Executive Branch employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are the successful candidate for the position you applied for, the County will send you a conditional offer letter.
As a condition of employment, prior to a final offer of employment, you will be required to:- submit proof of vaccination, or
- have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.
People are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of a vaccination approved by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The Executive Branch includes employees in the Executive branch, the Assessor's Office, Elections, the King County Sheriff's Office, and the Executive Office.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. 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.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Benefits
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
- Employer
- King County
- Phone
- 206-477-3404
- Website
- http://www.kingcounty.gov/
- Address
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King Street Center
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington, 98104
- King County Aquatic Center Utility Worker I Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
- QUESTION 2
- If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff
- * QUESTION 3
- Are you able to work days, evenings and weekend shifts?
- * Required Question