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. 

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.

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.

ABILITY TO

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

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.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early in the process.  

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 Pre-event training is expected to take place on June 26th.