Janitor, Maintenance​/Cleaning, Cleaning Services

Position Description

We are seeking energetic and detail-oriented Janitors to maintain clean, safe, and welcoming indoor event spaces at the Seattle Center (e.g., Armory, Fisher Pavilion, and McCaw Hall). Duties include pre‑ and post‑event sanitation, high‑traffic restroom maintenance, floor care, and crowd‑facing customer assistance.

Recruiting for first and second shifts. This recruitment will also be used to hire Janitors for our on‑call pool.

• Extensive cleaning and monitoring of bathrooms during business hours and busy events.
• Perform routine preventive and predictive cleaning activities including high dusting, specialized cleaning of carpet, vinyl tile, resilient floor and concrete surfaces, and restocking supplies in bathroom areas in a fast‑paced, crowded environment.
• Provide uplifting customer service while answering general customer questions.
• Handle and dispose of litter, garbage and recycling, including the removal of contaminated materials.
• Transport materials, equipment and supplies required to complete assigned work.
• Maintain equipment in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Assist with routine facility maintenance.
• Remove graffiti from various surfaces and use the work‑management system to report information.
• Operate riding commercial floor scrubbers, high‑speed floor burnishers, carpet shampooers, and other small to high‑capacity cleaning equipment.
• Assist with moving furniture and other objects.

• Work multiple shifts, day and night, 362 days a year; must be willing to work the shift assigned, which may include weekends and holidays.
• Willing and able to work with cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to read and comprehend Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Preference will be given for applicants who possess the following qualifications:

• Two years of janitorial or custodial experience within large public assembly venues, convention centers, or high‑traffic public spaces.
• Proven success executing deep‑cleaning, sanitization, and waste management programs across varied commercial environments.
• Basic computer skills.
• Familiarity operating industrial cleaning equipment such as power scrubbers and floor‑finish machines.
• Ability to work within a diverse workforce, demonstrate cultural sensitivity and inclusion in performing duties, and be effective in a team setting or alone after being given oral or written instructions.
• Possess excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Ability to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time.
• Ability to frequently lift 25 pounds and occasionally lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must handle or work with cleaning supplies.
• May be required to work on ladders above ground level.

The full pay range for this step‑progression position is $28.14 – $30.30 per hour. New employees begin at Step 1 of the pay progression, at $28.14 hourly. Current City employees’ starting rate of pay will be based on Personnel Rules regarding promotions.

On‑call (intermittent) employees begin at Step 1, which is $28.14 hourly. Intermittent employees do not receive salary step increases. Premium pay starts at an additional 5% on top of your base rate, up to 25%.

Due to the tasks associated with this role, you will be required to successfully pass a pre‑employment physical.

Applicants must successfully pass a background check conducted in accordance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be given a chance to explain or correct background information and provide verifiable information of good conduct and rehabilitation.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

To align with our commitment to equity and the City of Seattle’s Race and Social Justice Initiative, Seattle Center is collecting cover letters and resumes without personal identifiers to achieve a blind screening process.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability insurance for employees and their…