Oregon Metro
Variable Hour Event Set-Up & Operations Team Member
Oregon Metro - Portland
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Salary: $23.35 Hourly
Location : Portland'5 Centers for the Arts, OR
Job Type: Variable Hour
Job Number: 2025-8610-P5-G
Department: Portland'5 Ctrs for the Arts
Opening Date: 07/16/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Summary
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!
Do you love making spaces sparkle? Prefer to stay active on the job instead of sitting behind a desk? Join the team at Portland'5 Centers for the Arts , where every day is different, and your hard work helps create unforgettable experiences for our guests.
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:
What You'll Do:
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 Metro's Diversity Action Plan
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
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.
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.
COMPENSATION AND REPRESENTATON
The hourly rate for this position is $23.35 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 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.
Questions?
Talent Acquisition Specialist: Megan Warneke
Email:
Additional Information
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.
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 page.
Government Jobs
For assistance with your account or to reset your password please visit GovernmentJobs page.
Regular Positions: Metro provides generous health care benefits that vary depending on the plan the employee chooses, bargaining unit affiliation and employment status. Metro participates in the State of Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
Variable Hour Positions: Metro participates in the State of Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and provides paid sick leave.
01
How many years of experience do you have with cleaning floors using scrubbing, vacuuming, pressure washing, and carpet cleaning machines?
02
How many years of experience do you have cleaning restrooms?
03
How many years of experience do you have setting up tables and chairs?
04
How many years of experience do you have using a diagram to set up tables and chairs?
05
This is a physically demanding position with frequent standing and lifting of 50 pounds regularly, and occasionally up to 80+ pounds. Are you able to perform these physical tasks?
06
The position requires flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Your schedule will vary based on operational needs, weather conditions, and special events. Are you willing to work this type of schedule?
07
Are you able to reliably travel to work and arrive on-time?
08
Please check the days of the week you are available to work.
09
Please check the days of the week you are available to work evening shifts as late as midnight.
Required Question
Location : Portland'5 Centers for the Arts, OR
Job Type: Variable Hour
Job Number: 2025-8610-P5-G
Department: Portland'5 Ctrs for the Arts
Opening Date: 07/16/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Summary
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!
Do you love making spaces sparkle? Prefer to stay active on the job instead of sitting behind a desk? Join the team at Portland'5 Centers for the Arts , where every day is different, and your hard work helps create unforgettable experiences for our guests.
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
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.
- 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.
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 Metro's Diversity Action Plan
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.
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.
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.
- Attachment of a resume that includes the following details for each employer
- Name of employer
- Working title
- Dates of employment; including if the work was full-time or part-time
- Detailed summary of your duties/responsibilities
- Answers to supplemental questions
- 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, driving records check for finalist candidate (if applicable)
COMPENSATION AND REPRESENTATON
The hourly rate for this position is $23.35 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 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.
Questions?
Talent Acquisition Specialist: Megan Warneke
Email:
Additional Information
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.
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 page.
Government Jobs
For assistance with your account or to reset your password please visit GovernmentJobs page.
Regular Positions: Metro provides generous health care benefits that vary depending on the plan the employee chooses, bargaining unit affiliation and employment status. Metro participates in the State of Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
Variable Hour Positions: Metro participates in the State of Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and provides paid sick leave.
01
How many years of experience do you have with cleaning floors using scrubbing, vacuuming, pressure washing, and carpet cleaning machines?
- No experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year but less 2 years
- More than 2 years
02
How many years of experience do you have cleaning restrooms?
- No experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year but less 2 years
- More than 2 years
03
How many years of experience do you have setting up tables and chairs?
- No experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year but less 2 years
- More than 2 years
04
How many years of experience do you have using a diagram to set up tables and chairs?
- No experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year but less 2 years
- More than 2 years
05
This is a physically demanding position with frequent standing and lifting of 50 pounds regularly, and occasionally up to 80+ pounds. Are you able to perform these physical tasks?
- Yes
- No
06
The position requires flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Your schedule will vary based on operational needs, weather conditions, and special events. Are you willing to work this type of schedule?
- Yes
- No
07
Are you able to reliably travel to work and arrive on-time?
- Yes
- No
08
Please check the days of the week you are available to work.
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
09
Please check the days of the week you are available to work evening shifts as late as midnight.
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Not able to work evening shift
Required Question