Seattle Convention Center
Seattle Convention Center is hiring: Custodian, Full Time (Overnight 11pm-7am) i
Seattle Convention Center, Seattle, WA, United States
Description
About SCC
Most people are familiar with the Seattle Convention Center (SCC) because we host a large variety of meetings, events, and conventions. That is the primary role we play - the Center provides a venue in which people gather from around the region, the nation, and the world to share ideas, celebrate and learn.
But our role goes well beyond that. The Center has a longstanding commitment to positively impact the lives of those in our region and beyond, advancing the common good. The legacy of our civic actions for the community holds as true today as it began nearly three decades ago. Read more about our Community Impact here.
Employees are the heartbeat of this extraordinary service culture and contribute to our collective success in the vibrant core of downtown Seattle.
Position Summary
Responsible for performing the required custodial activities necessary to maintain the interior and exterior cleanliness, safe operation, and ensure proper presentation and public image of the SCC facility. Works closely with Set-up Attendants and on-call Setup Attendants.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk; use arms and hands to reach, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. With non-motorized or motorized assistance, the employee frequently moves up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to elevated surfaces such as risers; moving objects such as forklifts; fumes; toxic or caustic chemicals commonly used in cleaning materials; outside weather conditions; and limited risk of electrical shock from using electrical equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, for limited periods of time or in specific locations, the noise level may be loud. The employee must be able to work shifts that may be during the day, evening, night, weekdays, weekends and/or holidays.
Minimum Qualifications:
*Visit https://seiu6.org/ to review additional information on benefits
Disability Accommodations and Equal Employment Opportunity
If accommodations are required either to complete the application process and/or attend an interview, please contact the Human Resources Department at 206-694-5038.
Seattle Convention Center is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual preference, orientation, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, age, religion, veteran status, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law.
Notes on the Application Process
*Individuals hired into this position must serve a probationary period of three months. This position is represented by SEIU Local #6. The SEIU Local #6 office is located at 3720 Airport Way South in Seattle, and can be at reached by telephone at (206) 448-7348
About SCC
Most people are familiar with the Seattle Convention Center (SCC) because we host a large variety of meetings, events, and conventions. That is the primary role we play - the Center provides a venue in which people gather from around the region, the nation, and the world to share ideas, celebrate and learn.
But our role goes well beyond that. The Center has a longstanding commitment to positively impact the lives of those in our region and beyond, advancing the common good. The legacy of our civic actions for the community holds as true today as it began nearly three decades ago. Read more about our Community Impact here.
Employees are the heartbeat of this extraordinary service culture and contribute to our collective success in the vibrant core of downtown Seattle.
Position Summary
Responsible for performing the required custodial activities necessary to maintain the interior and exterior cleanliness, safe operation, and ensure proper presentation and public image of the SCC facility. Works closely with Set-up Attendants and on-call Setup Attendants.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Collect trash from receptacles within and outside of the facility and dispose into the appropriate collection equipment. Transport collected trash to the appropriate area and dispose into the compactor, recycling bins and/or other appropriate containers
- Provide on-going custodial cleaning and maintenance of the facility during the course of SCC events
- Perform established "Custodial Cleaning Routines" as assigned by the Operations Manager, Operations Supervisor, or Custodial Crew Chief
- Operate electrically or fuel motorized equipment including but not limited to non-self-propelled and self-propelled hand vacuum cleaners; pallet jacks; backpack blowers/vacuum cleaners; self-propelled scrubbers, buffers, carpet cleaners; walk-behind/riding sweepers, scrubbers, and forklifts
- Transport and/or use non-motorized equipment including but not limited to mop, cart, push broom, butler and broom, spray bottles, aerosol cans, rags, rolling trash cans up to 4 cubic yard size, keys, personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, dust masks, goggles, utility tongs and hard hats
- Perform all assignments with attention to the safe operation of equipment and use of the supplies, especially as it relates to the safety of self and others working within the immediate area
- Immediately report all accidents/incidents to the Custodial Crew Chief or Operations Supervisor, or in their absence, security control, and complete all necessary paperwork
- Exercise proper storage and care of the facility's and client's tools and equipment. Immediately report any defective, or malfunctioning equipment to a Custodial Crew Chief or Operations Supervisor. Keep all storage and equipment areas in a clean and neat condition
- Assist in the removal of snow and ice using snow/ice removal plan
- Maintain a neat, clean, and professional appearance and uniform. Carry at all times the required equipment and personal protective equipment
- Respond to questions from visitors, other SCC departments and client sub-contractors and provide appropriate information/directions in a patient, efficient and courteous manner
- Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification
- Effectively use a two-way radio and maintain current knowledge of appropriate use of the radio, as well as all SCC radio codes and the related FCC regulations
- Maintain a working knowledge of the facility, including but not limited to the location of meeting rooms, restrooms, storage areas and emergency exits
- Follow instructions, perform tasks as directed, remain in assigned areas and maintain communication with Leads, Crew Chiefs and/or Supervisor throughout the work shift
- Perform all duties as a team member, in a professional productive manner, and in accordance with the Quality Service Plan to ensure the successful operation of the SCC
- Maintain a thorough understanding of and successfully perform all duties, responsibilities and department procedures in a calm, professional, safe, and effective manner
- Perform the necessary regular duties to ensure the proper general maintenance to the interior and exterior areas of the facility, including the restocking of supplies, cleaning public restrooms and vacuuming
- Perform miscellaneous related duties as directed by Director of Operations, Operations Manager, Operations Supervisor or Crew Chief
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk; use arms and hands to reach, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. With non-motorized or motorized assistance, the employee frequently moves up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to elevated surfaces such as risers; moving objects such as forklifts; fumes; toxic or caustic chemicals commonly used in cleaning materials; outside weather conditions; and limited risk of electrical shock from using electrical equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, for limited periods of time or in specific locations, the noise level may be loud. The employee must be able to work shifts that may be during the day, evening, night, weekdays, weekends and/or holidays.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and a minimum of one year experience in custodial and/or event cleaning activities
- Valid CPR and Basic First Aid certification
- Blood Borne Pathogen (BBP) Training
- Familiarity with GBAC STAR Accreditation and other cleaning, disinfection, and disease prevention programs
- Pay Progression
- Upon hire: $21.01
- After 240 AHW: $24.72 *AHW = Actual Hours Worked
- Paid Leave benefits
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- Vacation (10 days upon completion of 1 year)
- Paid holidays (10 set by SCC, 2 personal)
- Health/Welfare benefits
- Pension benefits
- Subsidized transportation benefits
*Visit https://seiu6.org/ to review additional information on benefits
Disability Accommodations and Equal Employment Opportunity
If accommodations are required either to complete the application process and/or attend an interview, please contact the Human Resources Department at 206-694-5038.
Seattle Convention Center is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual preference, orientation, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, age, religion, veteran status, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law.
Notes on the Application Process
- This posting may be taken down at any time. Review of applications will begin immediately
- Only applications submitted directly to Seattle Convention Center's jobs page will be considered; applications submitted via external websites and applications will not be received
- A current resum may be submitted in lieu of filling out the attached Application for Employment only if it includes accurate dates - including month and year - of both previous employment and any relevant experience/education history.
- In the event your application is selected for interview, a hiring representative will reach out via your provided phone or email contact information. The final hiring process will involve employment reference checks and a criminal background check
*Individuals hired into this position must serve a probationary period of three months. This position is represented by SEIU Local #6. The SEIU Local #6 office is located at 3720 Airport Way South in Seattle, and can be at reached by telephone at (206) 448-7348