Laborer (Janitorial Services)

City of Seattle•Seattle, WA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Seattle is seeking a dependable and service-oriented Laborer (Janitorial Services) to support the maintenance and cleanliness of City Hall, the Seattle Justice Center, and surrounding facilities. This role plays a key part in maintaining safe, welcoming, and accessible public spaces. FAS is often the public's first interaction with the City of Seattle, operating as a customer-focused front door that assists with everything from paying utilities or reporting a pothole to requesting public information or even adopting a new pet. The 500-plus employees of FAS span across 10 divisions and work behind-the-scenes providing critical functions, like managing 120 City facilities—including police and fire stations—overseeing the City's neighborhood customer service centers and Customer Service Bureau and making sure minority-owned businesses can equitably compete for City contracts. No matter the need, FAS is here—at your service.

Requirements

Ability to perform general laboring/manual work, good physical condition, and the ability to work with hand and power tools is required. (Or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class.)
Two or more years of experience in janitorial or laborer roles.
Experience working in public facilities.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Successfully passing a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check.
Complete fingerprinting and all required CJIS screening before hire.
Pass a pre-employment physical.

Responsibilities

Perform routine indoor and outdoor cleaning tasks, including restrooms, lobbies, offices, sidewalks, stairways, and plazas.
Operate janitorial and maintenance equipment such as pressure washers, leaf blowers, vacuums, floor scrubbers, and carpet cleaners.
Assist with event support, room setups, space arrangements, and office relocations.
Provide basic assistance to arborist teams as assigned.
Drive pickup trucks or related equipment as required.
Load, unload, and transport materials, supplies, and equipment.
Perform other related duties as assigned.