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Event Operations Technician

Greenawalt Hospitality
Auburn, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/3/2026

Hospitality| Auburn, AL / Birmingham, AL | Full-Time | Significant Travel Required

About Us

Build Experiences. See the Country. Get Paid Well Doing It.

Travel. Teamwork. Live Events.

If you'd rather build incredible experiences than sit behind a desk, keep reading.

Most people experience live events from the crowd. At Greenawalt Hospitality, you'll help create them.

Greenawalt Hospitality produces and supports live events across the country—from major concerts and festivals to sporting events, premium hospitality experiences, and special events of every size. Every event begins with a crew willing to roll up their sleeves, solve problems, and create experiences people will remember.

If you want every week to look different, this may be the career you've been looking for.

Job Summary

The Event Operations Technician is responsible for the hands-on setup, execution, and teardown of live events across multiple Greenawalt Hospitality divisions. This role is ideal for dependable individuals who enjoy physical work, travel, and being part of a team that brings large-scale events to life.

Whether you're preparing a music festival, supporting a college football game, or helping construct premium hospitality spaces, you'll play an important role in creating exceptional guest experiences from the ground up.

No two events are alike, and every successful event starts with a team that's willing to work hard, adapt quickly, and take pride in the finished product.

Key Responsibilities

Event Setup & Operations

  • Load, unload, and transport event equipment, trailers, and supplies
  • Assist with building tents, temporary structures, bars, hospitality areas, and operational spaces
  • Set up and remove equipment before and after events
  • Prepare event sites to ensure operational readiness

Equipment & Logistics

  • Operate safely while handling equipment and materials
  • Assist with inventory movement, organization, and equipment accountability
  • Drive company vehicles to and from event sites when authorized
  • Maintain the cleanliness and organization of company vehicles, trailers, and equipment

Hospitality & Event Support

  • Support food and beverage operations during events as assigned
  • Assist event managers and operational leaders with event execution
  • Help maintain a clean, safe, and professional environment for guests and team members
  • Respond quickly to changing event needs throughout the day

Teamwork & Communication

  • Work collaboratively with production crews and operations staff
  • Communicate effectively with supervisors and fellow team members
  • Demonstrate flexibility while working in fast-paced environments
  • Maintain a positive attitude while supporting company goals

Safety & Professionalism

  • Follow all company safety policies and operational procedures
  • Use equipment responsibly and report maintenance concerns
  • Maintain professionalism, punctuality, and reliability
  • Represent Greenawalt Hospitality positively while working on-site

Why You'll Love This Job

Every week is different.

One weekend you could be building a concert venue. The next you might be preparing premium hospitality areas for a sporting event or helping execute a large-scale festival.

You'll travel throughout the Southeast and across the country while working alongside an incredible team that enjoys building experiences most people only get to attend.

We work hard, support each other, and celebrate every successful event together.

If you enjoy staying active, working outdoors, traveling, and seeing the direct results of your work, you'll fit right in.

Who Thrives Here?

You'll probably enjoy this role if you:

  • Like working with your hands
  • Prefer staying active over sitting behind a desk
  • Enjoy traveling for work
  • Take pride in building something bigger than yourself
  • Can adapt to changing environments
  • Like solving problems as they happen
  • Enjoy working with a dependable team
  • Don't mind working evenings, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Previous experience in event operations, warehouse work, construction, logistics, hospitality, moving, or general labor is helpful but not required
  • Ability to safely lift and move equipment throughout the workday
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
  • Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
  • Strong work ethic and dependable attendance
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Compensation

$20.00–$25.00 per hour, based on experience.

Additional earning opportunities may include:

  • Per diem while traveling
  • Premium deployment pay
  • Tips on qualifying events
  • Overtime opportunities based on event schedules

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid holidays
  • Uber/Lyft SafeRide Program
  • Additional company benefits

Travel Requirement

This position requires significant travel throughout the year, averaging approximately 50–120 travel days annually, including overnight travel, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Hotels are provided during overnight deployments, and additional travel compensation may be available depending on the assignment.

If you enjoy seeing new places, working exciting events, and being part of a growing team, this position offers opportunities that few traditional jobs can match.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Greenawalt Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, and we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

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