Tent Crew I

Overview

Our company, Highlight Event Rentals, provides high quality party and event rentals throughout Oswego and surrounding communities. We are looking for a dependable employee to assist with party setups starting immediately and extending through November. Our work days are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8AM-7PM with a 1 hour lunch. No weekends! Our typical work day includes 5-6 setups plus loading and unloading. A typical job would include riding on our company truck for 15-30 mins to a setup location followed by a 20-40 minute setup. Setups include tents, tables, chairs, lights, walls and more.

In addition to the hourly pay, we offer a split of tips received during setups among all employees at the end of the day. Tips are not guaranteed. Typical tips have been $0 - $80 per work day per person.

Responsibilities

• Follow all health & safety and setup instructions at all times
• Load and unload trucks quickly and efficiently
• Carry equipment to the install site by hand or using carts
• Set up and take down tents, tables, chairs and other party rental equipment as needed
• Stay hydrated and protected from weather at all times
• Bring water bottle and sun protection every day and rain gear as needed
• Assist with inventory management and storage
• Clean and maintain inventory items
• Follow the directions of your crew chief and company owners
• Maintain a positive work environment and represent the company in a professional manner when on the job

Qualifications

• No previous experience required
• Showing up on time for work and respecting client delivery/install schedules
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently while being safe at all times
• Maintaining a professional atmosphere while on the job site
• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn new skills.
• Lift up to 100lb to your waist and up to 50lb over your head
• Must be 16 and able to work our whole schedule
• Must be in the area or able to commute to Oswego, IL.

If this sounds like the job for you, then it is! We offer full on-the-job training as well as safety equipment. This is a fun job that takes some hard work and hustle but is easy to learn and rewarding. You don't have to deal with customers and each job is different so you have the satisfaction of completing multiple events every weekend. We work hard when its time to work but there's plenty of time to rest while traveling between jobs. Work hours may be limited the first couple weeks but will expand to full time in early May.

Our most important hiring characteristic is reliability. Not showing up for work is a big no. It really puts us in a tough situation since all of our jobs are time-sensitive. We need an employee who can commit to working at least through the end of June without major time off. We require a phone interview followed by an in-person interview. Individuals who show up late or no show for the in-person interview will be automatically disqualified. This job can be very physically demanding. Prior experience in landscaping, loading/unloading, moving, equipment handling and similar fields is a plus but not required.