About SCC

Most people are familiar with the Seattle Convention Center (SCC) because we host a large variety of meetings, events, and conventions. That is the primary role we play – the Center provides a venue in which people gather from around the region, the nation, and the world to share ideas, celebrate and learn.

But our role goes well beyond that. The Center has a longstanding commitment to positively impact the lives of those in our region and beyond, advancing the common good. The legacy of our civic actions for the community holds as true today as it began over three decades ago. Read more about our Community Impact here.

Employees are the heartbeat of this extraordinary service culture and contribute to our collective success. This will be even more evident as we scale our operations to support two buildings, Arch and Summit, in the vibrant core of downtown Seattle.

Position Summary

The Full-Time Setup Attendant fulfills an integral Operations role responsible for performing event room/area furniture and equipment installations, room/area conversions, and event support maintenance, as well as assisting with ensuring the proper presentation of the facilities. The Full-Time Setup Attendant will be assigned by the Operations department Crew Chiefs to fulfill work orders and other event support maintenance tasks requested by the facilities’ clients. The Full-Time Setup Attendant interacts with and works alongside the full-time Setup Attendants and/or the full-time Custodians, providing service that meets the Seattle Convention Center five service standards: Safety, Courtesy, Show, Efficiency, and Evaluation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain a neat, clean, and professional appearance in uniform with visible SCC identification.
• Perform all duties as a team member, in a professional productive manner, in accordance with the Quality Service Plan (QSP), to ensure the successful operation of the SCC.
• Accurately interpret room set drawings and physically set the room(s)/area(s) to the required specifications.
• Safely transport and/or use non-motorized equipment to include but not be limited to tables, chairs, risers, linens, skirting, dance floor, air wall, mop, janitor cart, push broom, butler and broom, spray bottles, aerosol cans, rags, ladders, rolling trash cans up to 4 cubic yard size, and personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, dust masks, goggles, utility tongs, hard hats, etc.
• Perform general cleaning and maintenance to the interior and exterior portions of the facilities, meeting room spaces, exhibition halls, and perform maintenance of restrooms using the GBAC protocol for cleaning disinfection, and disease prevention.
• Operate powered and motorized equipment to include, but not be limited to, cordless drill, corded and cordless vacuum cleaners, battery operated rider sweepers/scrubbers, pallet jacks, Pac Mule’s, backpack blowers/vacuums, forklifts, scissor lifts, gas propelled gator 4x6, and electrostatic sprayers.
• Using our GBAC protocols, collect refuse from receptacles both on the interior and exterior of the facilities and dispose of into the compactor, recycling bins and/or other designated containers according to our sustainability program.
• Immediately report all accidents/incidents to a lead, crew chief, Operations Supervisor or Manager, or in their absence, security control and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Exercise proper storage and care of the facilities’ and client's tools and equipment. Keep all storage and equipment areas in a safe, clean, and neat condition and assist in the restocking of supplies.
• Respond to questions from visitors and client sub-contractors, and assist other SCC departments using our 5-Service Standards (Safety, Courtesy, Show, Efficiency, Evaluation).
• Maintain Bloodborne Pathogen course, current CPR/First Aid, and if eligible a current PIT certification
• Assist in the removal of snow, ice, and debris from sidewalks and other areas according to the Snow/Ice Removal Plan.
• Effectively use keys and a two-way radio using proper SCC radio codes and related FCC regulations.
• This job has no supervisory responsibilities. However, occasionally the position may have leadership responsibilities for a crew of other Set-up Attendants (full-time and on-call) during a shift.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; use arms and hands to reach, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. With non-motorized or motorized assistance, the employee frequently moves up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to elevated surfaces such as risers; moving objects such as forklifts; fumes; toxic or caustic chemicals commonly used in cleaning materials; outside weather conditions; and limited risk of electrical shock from using electrical equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, for limited periods of time or in specific locations, the noise level may be loud. The employee must be able to work shifts that may be during the day, evening, night, weekdays, weekends and/or holidays.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 6 months experience in setting and cleaning meeting room furniture and equipment
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Current PIT Certification

Benefit Highlights: 

• Pay Progression 
  • Upon hire: $21.01
  • After 240 actual hours worked: $24.72
• Paid Leave benefits
  • Vacation (10 days upon completion of 1 year)
  • Paid holidays (11 set by SCC, 2 personal)
• Health/Welfare benefits
• Pension benefits
• Subsidized transportation benefits 

*Visit https://seiu6.org/ to review additional information on benefits 

Disability Accommodations and Equal Employment Opportunity

If accommodations are required either to complete the application process and/or attend an interview, please contact the Human Resources Department at 206-694-5038.

Seattle Convention Center is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual preference, orientation, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, age, religion, veteran status, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law.

Notes on the Application Process

• This posting may be taken down at any time. Review of applications will begin immediately
• Only applications submitted directly to Seattle Convention Center’s jobs page will be considered; applications submitted via external websites and applications will not be received
• A current resumé may be submitted in lieu of filling out the attached Application for Employment only if it includes accurate dates – including month and year – of both previous employment and any relevant experience/education history.
• In the event your application is selected for interview, a hiring representative will reach out via your provided phone or email contact information. The final hiring process will involve employment reference checks and a criminal background check

*Individuals hired into this position must serve a probationary period of six months. This position is represented by SEIU #6. The SEIU #6 office is located at 3720 Airport Way South 307 in Seattle and can be at reached by telephone at 206-448-7348.