Laborer Group 1 - Clean Team

Some of what you'll be doing:

As a Laborer Clean Team Member for our Marine Maintenance department, you will be responsible for the cleanliness of spaces in and around Port facilities.

• You will be doing routine cleaning of public restrooms, Port of Seattle office spaces, employee breakrooms, and common areas.

• You will be maintaining a clean work area.

• You will be preparing cleaning materials and solutions for disinfecting and sanitizing.

• You will be responding to urgent cleaning needs around Port facilities.

• You will operate pressure washers, vacuums, and floor scrubbers for daily cleaning duties as assigned.

Who you are:

• Experienced You have one (1) year of janitorial and custodial experience in, or related experience.

• Educated You possess a high school diploma.

• Committed to Equity You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.

• Equipment Knowledge You have familiarity using different types of equipment such as hand and power tools, pressure washing systems, and vacuum cleaners.

• Safety You are able to follow all established safety requirements that are needed to perform the work.

• Teamwork You are a strong team-oriented person that can effectively and willingly help to get tasks completed.

What else you need to know:

• Drivers License You will need a valid Washington State Drivers License, or the ability to obtain one, is required in order to travel locally to project sites.

• Work Schedule Your normal work schedule will be 4 days, 10-hour shifts, with a start time anywhere from 10:30am to 2:00pm (40 hours per week). You may be required to work any and all assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays. You may be required to work during emergencies.

• Work Environment You will primarily be cleaning public restrooms and some Port of Seattle office spaces.

• Washington State Residency Requirement Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.

• Overtime Eligible You are eligible for overtime pay in this role.

• Safety Requirements You will be required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

• Security Requirements As the successful candidate, you must obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) within the first three months of employment.

• Union Representation This position is represented by the Laborers union, Local 242.

Why you'll love it here:

The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Ports mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattles website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.

• Healthcare Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.

• Paid Vacation Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.

• Paid Sick Leave At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.

• Holidays More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.

• Pension/Retirement Plans A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.

• Getting to Work From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.

• Parental Leave Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.

• Development From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.

• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees regardless of race, gender, and other identities succeed and reach their fullest potential.

• Work-Life Balance We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.

• Mission Driven We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.

Why the Port of Seattle:

Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here .

Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic develop and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity .

Location: Downtown Seattle

Organization: Marine Maintenance

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-time

Posting Expires: Sep 4, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Minimum Salary: 31.74

Req ID: 003595

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