Theatre Utility Worker – Facilities & Grounds (Seasonal)

Theatre Utility Worker - Facilities & Grounds Hours vary; evenings, weekends, and holidays during event season

Keep our venue clean, safe, and guest-ready for every performance.

What You'll Do Assist the Facilities & Grounds Lead with cleaning, maintenance, and outdoor operations at the Foellinger Theatre. Support venue readiness, event setup, and grounds upkeep to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for guests, performers, and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning: sweeping, trash removal, restroom cleaning, surface wiping, and restocking supplies


• Support pre-show and post-event venue cleanup, including seating areas and public spaces


• Assist with landscaping: mowing, trimming, planting, mulching, watering, and debris removal


• Help maintain outdoor aesthetics and safety standards


• Assist with minor facility upkeep: repairs, painting, cleaning fixtures


• Set up and strike equipment for events, including chairs, signage, trash bins, and barricades


• Monitor and report hazards, maintenance issues, or unsafe conditions


• Support Parks Maintenance staff and other departments as needed


• Follow all safety standards, PPE requirements, and safe lifting practices

Skills & Experience

• High school diploma


• Experience in custodial work, groundskeeping, general labor, or facility maintenance preferred but not required


• Ability to follow instructions and perform routine manual tasks


• Able to work outdoors in varying conditions


• Flexible schedule for evenings, weekends, and holidays

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, lifting, bending, and reaching


• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs


• Exposure to dust, noise, and varying weather conditions

Why Work for the City of Fort Wayne Join a collaborative team maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming outdoor performance venue while gaining hands-on experience in facilities and grounds operations.

Equal Opportunity Employer