Laborer (Janitorial Services)

Laborer (Janitorial Services)

Salary

$31.97 - $33.98 Hourly

Location

City Hall, 600 4th Ave., Seattle, WA

Job Type

Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00828

Department

Finance and Administrative Services

Opening Date

06/22/2026

Closing Date

7/21/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Language Premium

Yes

• Description
• Benefits

Position Description

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.

ABOUT US

FAS is often the publics 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 Citys 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.

Job 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

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.)

The most successful candidates will possess the following:

• 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.

Work Schedule

This position works 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Saturday through Wednesday, with Thursday and Friday off.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Full-time onsite position.
• May require evening, weekend, or holiday work.
• Routine exposure to cleaning agents and potentially hazardous materials such as blood, bodily fluids, and needles.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Work performed indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Additional Information

This position is classified as a Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time. It is Civil Service represented, FLSA non-exempt and is eligible for overtime. The full range for this step-progression position is $31.97 - $33.98 per hour.

Application Process

Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. You must submit the following items to be considered for this position no later than 4:00pm Pacific Time on the scheduled closed date.

• Completed NEOGOV online application.
• Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
• Current resume indicating relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and education.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

PLEASE NOTE: This job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Background Check: This position requires successfully passing a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check. Laborers in this role may have access to secure City facilities, restricted operational areas, or information systems connected to public safety functions. CJIS clearance ensures that employees who work in or around these sensitive environments meet federal and local security standards. Candidates must complete fingerprinting and all required CJIS screening before hire.

Pre-Employment Physical: Successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment physical.

Why work at the City of Seattle?

The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services.

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 dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits

Who May Apply: The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, medical condition, or pregnancy. The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences. If you have questions regarding this bulletin or employment at Finance and Administrative Services, please send an email to john.blackmore@seattle.gov FAS promotes diversity and inclusion in employment. If accommodations are needed during the selection process, please contact us.

CANDIDATE NOTIFICATION:

Many important notifications including interview or test invitations, result notices, and status updates will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add john.blackmore@seattle.gov to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Candidates can also check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing their profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is the applicants responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence.

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 dependents.

More information about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at:

Benefits - Human Resources | seattle.gov

Employer City of Seattle

Address Seattle Municipal Tower

700 5th Avenue, Suite 5500

Seattle, Washington, 98104

Website http://www.seattle.gov/jobs