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Performs facility set-ups, tear-downs, clean-up and routine building maintenance as scheduled. Light to moderate building maintenance is included in these requirements

Salary: $20 - $23hr

For PT roles: Benefits: Eligible to accrue sick leave; 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

Job expires 8/31/2024

Lynnwood Event Center, previously Lynnwood Convention Center, is a vibrant venue located 15 miles north of downtown Seattle. With sweeping mountain views and a short ride by car to the Puget Sound, we offer our clients and guests more than the typical meeting space. Built in 2005, we currently have 34,000 square feet of meeting space that stays busy year round and we're looking forward to a future expansion that will include additional indoor and outdoor event spaces and remodel of our existing space. At Lynnwood Event Center, we create, nurture, and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to seamlessly exceed the expectations of our tenants, team members, the local community, and all guests who come through our doors.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is Service-focused, People-focused
• Has excellent organizational, planning and problem-solving skills
• Has the ability to prioritize and to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Has exceptional interpersonal skills
• Has extraordinary communication skills both verbal and written, utilizing the English language
• Has the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts and percentages
• Has a professional presentation, appearance and work ethic
• Has the ability to function successfully in a fast-paced environment

As a part of this job you will:

• Set up and strike chairs, tables, staging, and related equipment
• Transport carts, tables, chairs, boxes, and dance floor
• Assist Event Managers with event needs and changes as requested
• Setup audiovisual and catering equipment as directed
• Operate motorized equipment such as floor scrubbers, vacuums, carpet extractors, and related equipment as needed for projects
• Assist with basic maintenance such as pressure washing, touch-up painting, and monitoring the condition of furniture and equipment.
• Regular inspection of the facility for damage and overall cleanliness
• Assist Event Houseman with cleaning of the facility as needed

• Demonstrated knowledge of basic tools and methods to set-up and strike various items including tables, chairs, and stages.
• The candidate must be able to read and interpret plan drawings in conjunction with written guidelines to achieve various setup needs.
• Can read, write, and speak English. High School diploma or general education degree is required and must have ability to follow detailed instructions for tasks assigned.
• The ideal candidate must be willing to work extended, often irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as required by events.
• A positive attitude and an outgoing personality are a plus. Previous event set up experience is preferred.
• Must be willing and able to work extended, often irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as required by events

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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time and may have to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and move up to 75 pounds.
• This position requires work in both indoor and outdoor settings and may be subjected to adverse weather conditions.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.