Events Lead -3079 (Ohio Dominican University)

Overview

HES is a premier national provider of facilities management services focused 100% on educational institutions. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, HES builds best-in-class programs for custodial, maintenance, grounds, and landscaping services. With hundreds of years of combined facilities experience, the HES leadership team is comprised of results-oriented, hands-on executives and facilities experts who give school facilities their full attention. Whether for a grounds and landscaping program, custodial services, or maintenance solutions, HES will change the way you look at facilities management.

Founded in 1972, HES has a proven track record of working successfully and exclusively in the educational environment, maintaining a singular focus on facilities management, undistracted by competing priorities. HES has earned the trust of over 150 education partners across 29 states. We employ 13,000 dedicated team members and maintain more than 200 million square feet daily.

Job Skills / Requirements

Job Objective:  

The Events Lead will effectively serve as point of contact for events such as catering, reservations, bookings, and other services with the client. Will be responsible for all setups and tear downs for said client events. 

Essential Functions: 

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. 

• Coordinate and perform logistics, setups & teardowns, and on-site problem resolution.
• Serves as point of contact for reservations, bookings, equipment, catering, and other such services for HES.
• Coordinate and perform moving of furniture based on the needs of the client.
• Communicate with internal and external clients.
• Track progress and identify/resolve obstacles.
• Delivery of packages
• Athletic events setups and tear downs
• Occasionally assist the Grounds crew with, but not limited to, the following tasks:
• • Mowing, trimming, and blowing.
  • Pulling weeds, planting flowers, and mulching landscape beds.
  • Winter snow removal
• Occasionally assist Housekeeping crew with, but not limited to, the following tasks:
• • Vacuuming event spaces
  • Cleaning of chairs, tables, and other event equipment.
  • Cleaning of windows, walls, and dry erase boards.  

Minimum Qualifications: 

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position. 

• Valid driver’s license

General Qualifications 

·        Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, early mornings, and weekends. Must be willing to work overtime as needed. 

·        Exemplary customer service skills. 

·        Detail oriented with good time management skills. 

·        Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and Google suite 

·        Ability to work well individually and in a group. 

·        Ability to manage stress and high-pressure situations. 

 Travel: Limited travel by car to local customer locations. 

Physical and Working Conditions: 

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to weather-related (wet or humid) conditions; work near moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places’ fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold (non-weather); extreme heat (non-weather) and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. 

• The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and reach.

HES is an equal opportunity employer. HES does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service o

Education Requirements (All)

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Additional Information / Benefits

Optional daily pay 

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays