Complete various tasks associated with Community Special Events, including set-up and take-down of equipment and general oversight of event activities.

• Work directly with the Community Events Administrator to coordinate various Community Special Events.
• Assist the Community Events Supervisor in implementing traffic control at events.
• Set-up and take down tables, tents, chairs, pedestrian barricades, no-parking signs, traffic control signs and barricades, risers, mobile stage unit and other equipment associated with community events.
• Assist in maintaining Community Events equipment at various storage locations.
• Coordinate volunteers at events with Event Organizers.
• Provide excellent customer service to those contacted in the course of work.
• Ensure work hours documented on the employee timecard are accurate.
• Practice the highest standards of safety associated with all aspects of this position.

Other Duties:

• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
• In the absence of the Community Events Supervisor, the Event Maintenance I will report to the Event Maintenance II Community Events.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
 
Knowledge, Skill, and Ability

Knowledge of:

• Equipment and tools used for community events.
• Customer service methods, including appropriate techniques for dealing with conflict resolution and disputes.
• Specific knowledge in the areas hired to coordinate or work.
• Safe driving and trailer pulling methods.

 
Ability to:

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Work with others while lifting, moving, and erecting tents, barricades, stages, and other equipment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

Work Environment:

• Indoor and outdoor City facilities, roads, and parks.
• Involves irregular work hours and weekends; may include long days.
• May work in extreme hot and cold conditions, inclement weather and around water and slippery surfaces.
• Periods of mobility with light and heavy physical activity.

Physical and Mental Requirements/Activities:

• This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 20 pounds of lifting/moving or force and occasional lift, move or drag 40 - 60 pounds or more while performing essential functions of the job.

• Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, reach, carry, grasp, and turn objects.
• Ability to climb stairs; and stand, sit and walk for up to 60 minutes at a time.
• Acceptable eyesight to read printed material & a computer monitor and to operate office equipment.
• Acceptable hearing to communicate with others in person or through telephonic means.
• Acceptable verbal and conversation skills to effectively communicate with others via the phone, at meetings and to greet and assist visitors.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to recognize occupational hazards in work activities and take safety precautions. 

• Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions and following directions. 

Education or Formal Training and Licenses:
Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
 
CPR/First aide/AED certified or the ability to get certified.
 
Experience:
Prefer individuals with experience in organizing or volunteering at larger scale events.
 NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.