Utility Worker – Aquatic Center

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.

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.

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• 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.

• 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.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

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

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