Part-time Event Setup-Maintenance Technician

General Statement of Duties
Performs basic manual work assisting with event setup and facility maintenance. Performs basic maintenance tasks, such as, painting, plumbing and mechanical maintenance and repair tasks.

Distinguishing Features of the Class
An employee in this class provides support in the coordination and operation of events at the Civic Center and conference center facilities. Work involves setting up for events, cleaning up before and after events and assisting during the events. The employee assists with general operations of the facilities. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Event Services Supervisor and is evaluated in terms of building cleanliness, proper and timely set-up and customer satisfaction.

Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Tasks

• Sets up stages, tables, chairs, public announcement system and other needs to client specifications for events and functions; cleans facility before and after events; cleans floors, walls, windows, kitchen, bathrooms, walkways, and other facility components; sweeps and buffs floors; cleans and scrubs bathrooms, cleans kitchen area including large ovens, sinks, refrigerators, coolers, etc.; changes floor plan by opening and closing movable walls.
• Provides monitoring and technical support for events and productions held at the facility; replenishes refreshments, re-arranges floor space as needed, performs general office related tasks, such as making copies, hangs banners and provide other assistance, as needed, to customers.
• Participates in general maintenance of the facility; performs minor maintenance, such as routine plumbing repairs, unstopping toilets, sinks, or urinals; fixing water leaks and leaking faucets.
• Performs routine electrical repairs, such as changing lightbulbs or fluorescent lamps, and assists in repairing ballast and light fixtures.
• Assembles and moves furniture, sets up and tears down chairs, tables, and equipment in meeting rooms and function rooms.
• Participates in general cleaning, painting, and repair tasks.
• Assists with load-ins and load-outs of equipment for concerts and events.

Additional Job Duties

• Performs related duties as required.

Recruitment and Selection Guidelines
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of theater and performing arts equipment and setup requirements.
• Knowledge of safety rules, regulations, procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of facilities maintenance and repair and cleaning including industrial size cleaning equipment and practices.
• Knowledge of minor electrical, plumbing, and HVAC operations.
• Ability to express ideas effectively and communicate in oral and written forms.
• Ability to deal tactfully, firmly, and courteously with the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other clients, customers, other employees, supervisors, and the general public.

Physical Requirements

• Work requires the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.
• Visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, peripheral vision, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at or within arms-length, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Worker may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office with typewriters and/or computer printers, light traffic).

Desirable Education and Experience
Graduation from high school is required and minimal experience in facility maintenance, setup for events and cleaning is preferred, but not required.