Utility Worker-Marin County Fair

Salary: $34.98 Hourly
Location : San Rafael, CA
Job Type: Part Time, Temporary
Job Number: 1132-TC-26-05
Department: Cultural Services
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Vacancies: Multiple
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): The County of Marin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons of color, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and adults of all ages are strongly encouraged to apply.
Individuals with Disabilities: If you are a person with a disability and are unable to complete an online application or require an accommodation to participate in a recruitment, you must contact Human Resources at least five work days in advance of the testing step or interview. Please contact the Human Resources Staffing Division at View phone number on click.appcast.io (CRS DIAL 711) .


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 90,000 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 Utility Staff to work at the upcoming Marin County Fair-July 1st - 5th, 2026. There are multiple contingent hire (temporary-fair only) 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 directional 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 2026 Marin County Fair, July 1st -5th the set-up June 1st - July 1st AND the tear-down July 6th - 17th.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early as this recruitment could close 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 team players and take 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, and 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 that requires 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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Work schedules include weekends and evenings at Marin Center facilities.

• Must be able to stand and walk for six (6) hour shifts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Dario Aguilar at View email address on click.appcast.io.

The compensation for this position is $34.98 per hour, corresponding to Step 5 of the Marin Center Utility Worker classification (Job Code: 1132).

Open & Continuous Recruitment: Because this recruitment is Open and Continuous, applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications as soon as possible. The filing period for an Open and Continuous recruitment may be closed at any time.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early in the process.

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at View phone number on click.appcast.io
IMPORTANT DATES:

• Mandatory orientation and training will take place on June 25th from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM at the showcase Theater. If hired, Attendance is required.

To view all Marin County Fair positions and apply, please visit:
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


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

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
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QUALIFYING EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: The minimum qualifications for this position are as follows:

Equivalent to one (1) 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 tell us how you meet the minimum requirements for the position. For experience, please provide us with a detailed description of your qualifying experience including duties and responsibilities, the name of the employer(s), number of hours worked per week, where you gained this experience and the dates worked.
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Marin Center Utility Workers must be willing to work days, nights, and weekends. Are you willing to work days, nights and weekends?

• Yes
• No

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Please describe your work experience locking or securing a building (include your duties and responsibilities).
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Are you able to work ALL five (5) days of the fair July 1st - July 5th, 2026?

• Yes
• No

Required Question