Events Set Up Lead

About the role

Reporting to the Associate Director of Business Operations, this position will provide leadership and supervision to the Events Set Up staff. The position will also participate in loading, moving and unloading furniture and equipment to and from various locations on campus, within campus buildings, and offsite venues. Includes transporting, set-up and break-down of staging platforms and seating for campus events and involves operation of motor vehicles, fork lifts, etc. A uniform is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to the Events Set Up staff.
• Operate motor vehicles, forklift and related equipment in the course of moving furniture and equipment.
• Perform maintenance and minor repairs.
• Place furniture and equipment onto assistive equipment (hand truck, forklift, etc.) and transfer to moving van, truck or within building; unload at new location.
• Deliver, set-up and break-down tables, chairs, stages, etc. for use in campus events both on and off campus.
• Provide work direction to lower-level staging personnel; complete appropriate records associated with moves.
• Assemble pipe and drape; Operate the necessary hand tools and power tools.
• Make note of any missing or damaged items at the event, reporting findings to the Associate Director of Business Operations.
• May be required to obtain necessary materials and supplies to include direct purchase from vendors if authorized.
• Utilize Asset Essentials work order system; Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Less Than High School
• Two years job related experience
• Valid Georgia Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous management or team lead experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Working knowledge and skills in staging processes and sequences, motor vehicle and forklift operation, use of hand tools and assembly skills.
• Arrive on time, prepared to begin work.