First Opportunity Program: Event Set-Up & Operations Team Member (variable hour)

This is a First Opportunity recruitment, we are only accepting applications from residents who live within the First Opportunity Target Area (FOTA) and meet the qualifying annual household income limit. For more information please visit www.oregonmetro.gov/fota.

Hello, we’re Metro! Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today, and tomorrow.

Now Hiring: Variable Hour Event Set-Up & Operations Team Members 

Help Make Portland'5 Shine!

We’re looking for reliable, energetic team members with weekend and/or evening availability—and yes, we’ll work with your monthly schedule!

Why You’ll Love This Job:

• Get your steps in—this is a physically active role with plenty of variety
• Work behind the scenes at iconic Portland venues: the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Keller Auditorium, and Hatfield Hall
• Be part of a supportive, fast-paced team that takes pride in making things shine

If you take pride in your work, enjoy being on the move, and want to help make Portland sparkle—we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:

• Keep restrooms, lobbies, and event spaces clean, welcoming, and guest-ready.
• Set up tables, chairs, stages, drapes, and more for performances and events.
• Support a clean, safe, and well-run environment for artists, crews, and audiences alike.

Attributes to succeed in this role:

• Ability to perform physically active work throughout the day, including standing, bending, stretching, walking, and using hands and wrists for repetitive tasks; capable of lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 80 pounds occasionally, moving safely up and down stairs, and wearing backpack vacuum equipment for extended periods.
• Willingness to learn and apply proper procedures for using cleaning equipment and supplies, including the safe handling of cleaning chemicals and the cleanup of spills or potentially infectious materials, with appropriate training and support.
• Skill in understanding and following both written and verbal instructions accurately; comfortable using basic technology such as smartphones, radios, and computers to support communication and task management.
• Ability to work reliably both independently and as part of a team, with a professional and positive approach when interacting with coworkers, clients, and the public; dependable in showing up on time and ready to contribute.
• Openness to learning new methods and adapting quickly to changes in procedures or tools; attention to detail with the ability to recognize areas that need extra care or special attention without needing to be prompted.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION 

At Metro, we strive to cultivate diversity, advance equity, and practice inclusion in all of its work. This means attracting and empowering a workforce that is inclusive of a broad range of human qualities. Workplace diversity is both a moral imperative and a business strength, essential to providing quality support and services to our region. Metro’s goal is to hire, develop and retain highly skilled and talented individuals across all departments and programs who best reflect the diversity of our community.   

Learn more about how Metro is advancing diversity

TO QUALIFY

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific in your application materials on how your background is relevant. 

Minimum qualifications

• One year of experience in facility cleaning or janitorial work; OR
• Any combination of education, professional, volunteer and lived experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the classification duties and responsibilities.

Shift and schedule: As a member of this team, you'll need to be flexible with your availability, as shifts may include early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Your schedule will vary based on operational needs, weather conditions, and special events. 

Variable hour positions are limited to 1040 hours of work in a 12-month period.

Working Conditions: Duties may be performed under various conditions, which may include exposure to contaminated areas, enclosed spaces, at heights, indoor and outdoor locations under inclement weather, and other adverse conditions. Physically demanding position with frequent standing and lifting of 50 pounds on a regular basis; occasionally up to 80 pounds. Work pressure and workflow disturbances are expected. As necessary to meet workload demands, may work outside of typical schedule including evening/weekend hours and holidays as assigned. 

If this statement is true for you, then you may be ineligible to apply

If you were terminated for cause during any employment with Metro, or resigned in lieu of termination, you may be ineligible for rehire for a minimum of 3 years.

Like to have qualifications

You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider them when identifying the most qualified candidates. Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience, including the military, or life experience that are relevant for this position.

• Flexible availability to support an event-driven schedule, including evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
• Interest in ongoing learning, with a willingness to complete structured training and earn relevant industry certifications.

SCREENING AND EVALUATION

The application packet: The application packet consists of the following required documents. Please ensure that you upload these documents in your online application. Make sure your application is complete, missing any part of these items could result in an incomplete application and will not be moved forward in the recruitment.

• Complete online application with all experience relevant to this role listed.
• Answers to supplemental questions 

The selection process: We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows. The selection process is subject to change.

• Initial review of minimum qualifications
• In-depth evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
• Consideration of top candidates/interviews
• Testing/assessments (if applicable)
• Reference check 
• Background records check for finalist candidate 

COMPENSATION AND REPRESENTATON

The hourly rate for this position is $24.04 per hour. Swing shifts receive a premium of $1.50 per hour in addition to the regular hourly rate.

This position is eligible for overtime and is represented by IUOE 701-1 union and is classified as an Event Custodian.

Classification descriptions are typically written broadly and do not include the specific duties and responsibilities of the positions. View the classification description.

Questions?

Recruiter: Megan Warneke

Email: megan.warneke@oregonmetro.gov

Equal employment opportunity

All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made, or any other status protected by law.

Non-discrimination in hiring decisions 

Metro is committed to equal employment opportunity and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws. Metro employment decisions – including recruitment, screening, interviewing, selection, promotion, compensation, and separation – must not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Accommodation

Metro will gladly provide a reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter outlined in the job announcement in advance to request assistance.

Veterans' preference

Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for Metro positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans' preference for this job, please provide qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

Hybrid Telework

Positions designated as “hybrid telework,” meaning you will have the option to work away from the office, although there may be times that coming into the office will be required. The designation of Hybrid Telework may be subject to change at a future time. All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; Metro cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.
 

Pay equity at Metro

No matter who you are or where you work at Metro, you deserve to be paid fairly for the work you do. Every worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of your gender, race, age, or other protected characteristics. Metro has established processes and conducts routine pay equity reviews as part of the hiring process to ensure compliance with the 2017 Oregon Pay Equity Act.

Online applications

Metro accepts job applications online. If you need assistance or accommodation with your application, or access to a computer, please contact the recruiter outlined in the job announcement in advance to request assistance. 

How to Apply

For tips on how to apply and more information on what the application process looks like, visit Metro’s “How to apply” page. 

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Metro 

Led by an elected council, this unique government gives all residents of greater Portland a voice in shaping the future and provides parks, venues, services, and tools at a regional scale. We find solutions for our area’s garbage and recycling that protect clean air and water; help plan land use and development to provide jobs and safe transportation; manage local venues that provide a connection to arts and culture and help keep the economy growing; protect 17,000 acres of parks and natural areas, and run the Oregon Zoo, to keep nature close to home. 

As part of the Metro family, Portland'5 Centers for the Arts, help make greater Portland a great place to call home. Metro brings people together to shape the future of our area and provides parks, venues, services, and tools at a regional scale.

Portland’5 Centers for the Arts and Metro
As the fifth-largest performing arts center in the nation, Portland’5 Centers for the Arts takes care of treasured public theaters and concert halls that bring music, theater, dance and lecture performances to greater Portland. Portland’5’s roughly 73 employees host more than one million patrons each year.