Operations Part-Time

About the role

Under general supervision, performs work as needed to clean, maintain and prepare for events at the facility. Duties include skilled and semi-skilled tasks, which often require heavy lifting and a high degree of physical exertion.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of the conversion process in preparation for events.
• Set up and tear down flooring, portable chairs, operable wall, barricades, staging, tables, other furnishings and equipment.
• Ensure day-to-day operations of the facility are met by preparing event spaces with equipment, loading/unloading delivery trucks, transporting trash and waste to proper disposal area and replenishing supplies.
• Assist with pre/post event cleaning and janitorial tasks including sweeping, mopping, dusting, trash removal, vacuuming, spot cleaning, washing, stripping, carpet cleaning, window washing and waxing.
• Perform repairs and maintenance tasks such as painting, patching, re-lamping, replacing ceiling tile, replacing filters, etc.
• Assist building engineers and operations as needed.
• Report irregularities, discrepancies, safety or damage concerns or loss of property promptly to supervisor.
• Work extended and/or irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications & Skills

• Demonstrate knowledge of practices and procedures related to event set-up and conversions; typical methods and techniques for cleaning and maintaining the facility; and proper use and care of hand and power tools.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Follow all policies/procedures, risk management, safety precautions, rules, regulations, and emergency procedures established at the facility.
• Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with other in both oral and written form.
• Work independently, exercising judgment and initiative.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons and others encountered in the course of employment.
• Be licensed and insured to operate a motor vehicle in the United States.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or G.E.D. and one (1) to three (3) months related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• General ability to operate computer using Windows, Office and other standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• This position requires stooping and lifting, substantial walking and manual dexterity.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must perform strenuous physical duties at times, including lifting, carrying, moving, and climbing.
• Operate equipment such as light trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, boom lifts, scrubbing machines or other light power-driven equipment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear.
• This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.