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Full-Time Positions
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The Washington State Fair Event Center (WSFEC) is hiring a Plumber Helper/Trades Laborer to support the Operations team with plumbing, maintenance, and general labor tasks across the campus. This role is ideal for someone looking to build hands-on experience in plumbing and skilled trades while working alongside experienced tradespeople in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
The position assists with plumbing repairs, basic installation projects, grounds maintenance, and event setup and teardown. Training and guidance are provided, offering opportunities to develop trade skills while contributing to the successful operation of a large public venue. Additional duties may be assigned as needed, including tasks outside the primary scope of work, to support the organization’s goals and objectives.
Seasonal Positions
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The Washington State Fair Event Center is hiring seasonal Barns Night Crew members to support evening and night-time operations during Spring Fair. This role is responsible for closing and monitoring barns after public hours, ensuring the safety, security, and overall welfare of animals and equipment.
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Grandstand ushers greet guests and scan tickets upon entry, provide directions and venue information, including seating assignments, restroom locations, merchandise purchases, and other general inquiries. Grandstand ushers are responsible for ensuring guest safety and creating a positive experience through prompt and professional responses to guest concerns or issues as they arise.
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About The Fair
Located in the shadow of Mt. Rainier, the Washington State Fair Events Center features a campus-like setting for year ‘round use. Trade shows, conventions, workshops and special functions are ideal events housed in this state-of-the-art Puyallup, Washington venue. The 165-acre setting offers ample parking for attendees, easy freeway access, and stress-free logistics for event promoters. The events center is a private-nonprofit organization.
The Washington State Fair is the largest fair in the state and in the Pacific Northwest, and one of the biggest in the world. The 20-day fair starts the Friday of Labor Day (closed Tuesdays), and welcomes more than a million guests who enjoy top-name entertainment, animals and agriculture, feature exhibits, booths, the arts, food and rides. The Fair started in 1900, and offers the tradition of the past, while celebrating the future. Each April, the 7-day Washington State Spring Fair is held, featuring animals, agriculture, booths, free entertainment, food and rides. The Spring Fair started in 1990, and is the perfect celebration of spring.
In addition to the fairs, the event center produces Oktoberfest Northwest in October and Holiday Magic in December. Oktoberfest Northwest is the largest Munich-style celebration at a venue in the state and features three days of great food, drinks, entertainment and activities for all ages. Holiday Magic is a festive winter experience filled with lighted displays, ice skating, live nativity animals, festive food and drinks, rides, a night market a more!
In July 2022, The Taste Northwest had its inaugural year at the Washington State Event Center. Formerly, The Taste of Tacoma, a popular food and entertainment event since 1986, it has found a new home. The three-day extravaganza welcomes a diverse array of restaurants, food trucks, music and other activities for all ages.