Rip City Careers

Become a part of the team behind the team.  

As employees of the Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Quarter, we do more than basketball. We bring people together to create extraordinary moments and lasting memories through the power of sports and entertainment. We are pioneers and innovators. We look for people who push boundaries, who dream, who are committed to inclusivity – who want to contribute to Rip City!  

As our Night Compactor, you will be fundamental in our responsibility to sustainable practices and maintaining a clean and safe environment for our guests, fans, and employees by sorting recyclable, compostable, and landfill items after daily operations and events.  

DAY-TO-DAY: 

-               Operating compacting machinery, coordinating waste and recyclable operations.

-               Sorting landfill, recyclable, and compostable items.

-               Cleaning and sanitizing garbage cans and gondolas.

-               Maintaining and cleaning equipment and workspaces daily.

-               Performing miscellaneous tasks to assist in preparation for events.

-               Responding to radio calls in a timely manner.

-               Other duties as assigned.

WE’D LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU:

-               You are a minimum of 18 years old.

-               Experience in a similar role in graveyard or task-based function, preferred.

-               The ability to work late and overnight with a graveyard work schedule.

-               You must be able to understand and communicate conversational English, including following verbal and written direction.

-               You demonstrate effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.

-               You demonstrate safe work habits and proper body mechanics when lifting or moving heavy objects.

-               The ability to rotate duties as needed and perform other reasonable job-related duties.

PERKS: 

We invest in our employees inside and outside of work. The perks we offer for our part-time teammates includes:

-               Competitive Pay: $19.76 per hour (+ $1 grave shift differential)

-               Retirement Plan

-               Flexible Work-schedule

-               Wellness Perk – Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

-               Free Parking in Aegean + Discounted Mass Transit Passes (50% off)

-               Discounted tickets for select shows

-               Ongoing Learning & Development

Offers of employment are conditional upon the successful results of an individual background check. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories and review results on an individual basis.  

The Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Quarter embraces diversity and inclusion. We celebrate individual expression and uniqueness on our campus. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination. We are committed to hiring individuals that reflect the community we serve without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, genetic information or other legally protected characteristics. We are an equal-opportunity employer.   

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.