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Job Description
ABOUT US
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Read on to find out more about this opportunity:
The award-winning Marin County Fair is the County’s premier community event with over 120,000 attendees annually. Held annually over the 4th of July holiday, fairgoers enjoy five days of art, rides, concerts, fair food delights, shopping and so much more.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Department of Cultural Services is looking for staff to work the upcoming Marin County Fair-July 2-6th, 2025. There are multiple contingent hire (temporary) positions.
This contingent (temporary) position performs a variety of physical labor tasks necessary to accommodate events scheduled both indoors and outdoors at Marin Center facilities and fairgrounds. Marin Center Utility Worker duties include:- Setting up and arranging a variety of equipment such as furniture, barricades, portable seating for meetings, conventions, productions and other events according to specified charts.
- Set up Directions signage and equipment in parking lots,
- Vacuum, Sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, stripping and waxing floors, painting, rough carpentry and unplugging drains.
- Checking and securing doors and windows
- Washing windows and walls, washing and disinfecting restroom facilities
- Waste Management, including landfill, recycling, and compost bins.
- May need to use power tools, pressure washer,
- Completing work order forms as required.
Hours: Flexible schedule: Sunday - Saturday Early morning and Evenings, Shift hours may range from 4-8 hours a day and are based on operational need. Must be able to work the Annual Marin County Fair, July 2-6, 2025 AND set up June 2nd - July 1st & July 7- 18th 2025 for tear down.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early as this recruitment could close at any time once the department has received an adequate number of qualified candidates.
ABOUT YOU
Our Highly Qualified Candidate: The ideal candidate has a good understanding of janitorial work and room set up needs. They are a team player and takes pride in their work. The ideal candidate must have a positive attitude and be professional with both internal and external customers.
KNOWLEDGE OF- General knowledge of the methods, materials, chemicals, disinfectants used in building cleaning operations.
- Potential hazards and safety precautions associated with building cleaning and minor maintenance work.
- Understand charts, sketches and plans sufficient to set up a variety of equipment according to specifications.
- Perform physical work requiring coordination, agility and strength.
- Learn and assist in minor repair and maintenance tasks.
- Adapt to changing work assignments.
- Follow written and verbal instructions.
- Deal with the public effectively and courteously.
- Be flexible to changes in work assignments at any given time.
Equivalent to one year of full-time custodial experience or two years of part-time work as a custodial or extra-hire utility worker, under qualified supervision, which provides the following knowledge and ability requirements.
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .
Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
Closing Date/Time: 5/28/2025 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Marin
Show moreThe County of Marin is a vibrant and thriving organization comprised of 23 agencies and departments with a workforce of approximately 2,400 employees. The County’s array of public safety, community development, public works, health and human services, community services and administrative services is governed by the Board of Supervisors, which is made up of an elected representative from each of the five voting districts in this county.
This diverse organization strives to uphold a set of core values at work: respect, trust, integrity, diversity, equality, excellence, accountability, innovation, and collaboration. These values keep the organization and its individuals healthy, resulting in successful and sustainable quality service delivery. In addition, the County is committed to being a well-managed organization that relies on the talents of its workforce to succeed.
OUR MISSION AS A COUNTY:
To provide excellent services that support healthy, safe and sustainable communities; preserve Marin’s unique environmental heritage; and encourage meaningful participation in the governance of the County by all.
When you’re employed in local government the effects of your work are visible all around you. Your work is an integral part of the day-to-day lives of Marin County residents and visitors. From the roads we drive on, to the parks and libraries we visit, to the services we rely on to keep us healthy and safe, County employees contribute directly to the sustained well-being of Marin County’s communities.
We are motivated to preserve the importance of Equity, Economy, Environment and Education that make our County unique. With over 3000 employees, volunteers and interns across 22 departments, we are a part of the communities we serve. We work with our core values in mind: Integrity, Respect, Diversity, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence. These values are not only part of our organization’s strategic initiatives and goals[PDF], but they are what unify us in our work across a variety of perspectives and skillsets.
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