Job fairs remain in vogue, with many employers hoping to fill openings amid a tight labor market. Here are some of the upcoming events around the Phoenix area, where the the most recent jobless rate, for January, stood at 3.2%.
Hospital network seeks 575 workers
Abrazo Health hospitals are scheduling on-site hiring fairs during March at locations in Phoenix, Goodyear, Glendale and Scottsdale to fill approximately 575 open positions in metro Phoenix. The company has opportunities in all departments, with day and night shifts available.
Abrazo Health deals with cardiovascular, stroke/neurosciences issues, orthopedics/spine, maternity and other health issues. Key positions include those for nurses, respiratory and physical therapists, lab and ultrasound technicians, patient care assistants and those in dietary, housekeeping and other clinical and support departments.
The hiring events will run from noon to 3 p.m. on the following dates and locations: March 23, Abrazo Arrowhead/Surprise Hospital in Glendale and Abrazo Central Campus in Phoenix; March 30, Abrazo Scottsdale Campus/Cave Creek Hospital in Phoenix and Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear; and April 6, Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital in Phoenix.
Applicants interested in registering for one of the events should contact kathi.athey@tenethealth.com or call 714-767-6056. For information on current opportunities at all Abrazo locations, visit AbrazoHealth.com/careers.
Postal Service has immediate openings
The U.S. Postal Service will host an upcoming job fair to fill immediate openings for letter carriers, clerks, automotive technicians and tractor trailer operators.
The March 24 event will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Burton Barr Central Library, 1221 N. Central Ave. in Phoenix.
Starting pay is $18 to $19 per hour for carrier and clerk positions. Automotive technicians and tractor trailer operator positions start at $23.75 and $24.70, respectively. All positions come with paid time off, holiday pay and health care benefits.
Applications are also accepted online at www.usps.com/careers. Applicants must be 18 years or older and able to pass a criminal background investigation.
Part-time jobs at Glendale arena
Gila River Arena in Glendale is hoping to fill more than 200 part-time positions during a virtual job fair through March 27 and an in-person fair March 29 from 3 to 7 p.m.
The arena has openings for staff to work concerts and other special events. Openings include those in security, guest services, parking, cashiers, part-time engineers, cooks, dishwashers and more.