What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Event and Maintenance Staff position at the City of Willmar?
Purpose
Oversees events that take place at the Community Center and Willmar Civic Center complex. Reports any issues or information during event/ shift. Assists users to set-up and clean-up event. Communicates with event lead regarding what is needed for their event to run smoothly. Performs non-supervisory manual, semi-skilled and skilled work to perform routine maintenance and Zamboni driving tasks at the City’s multi-purpose facility.
Essential Functions
- General supervision of facility
- Set up for meetings at Community Center and/or Civic Center: set up and take down tables and chairs, voting booths, and other equipment
- Customer service and address building residents, customers, and other individuals who come to the building property
- Help with rental groups and being their contact during events
- Keep City staff informed of all pertinent matters
- Knowledge of, and ability to understand, applicable safety practices and procedures
- Work with microphone/sound system setting up/turning on/off
- Secure building
- Sweep, vacuum and scrub floor surfaces; and clean carpets
- Empty all trash in office and common areas
- Shovel/remove snow from sidewalks, doors and entryways
- Oversee the operation and activities of events in the facilities
- Prepare baseball/softball/football and soccer fields
- Drive Zamboni during hockey and figure skating events.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Conducts cleaning, painting and repairs and remodeling as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned Supervisor.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of sound equipment and technology
- Skill in trouble shooting and problem solving
- Ability to organize and compile information
- Ability to supervise a group to ensure events are safe and successful
- Ability to understand and follow applicable state, federal and city laws, rules and regulations
- Ability to safely lift and carry objects weighing up to 30 pounds
- Skill in operating vacuums, general cleaning equipment
- Knowledge and experience in overseeing events and programs
- Ability to exercise sound judgement and work independently
- Skill in verbal and written communications
- Knowledge in ice making, ice painting and installation of dasher board and glass system
- Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC systems and mechanical equipment
- Skill to diagnose problems with building systems and equipment
- Ability to repair building systems and equipment or notify Supervisor of need to secure outside assistance
Machines, tools and equipment used: telephone and fax, copier and computer, coffee machines, microwaves, hand tools, vacuum, warming roasters, microphone equipment and sound system, projector screen and projector equipment; door operating system, Zamboni ice resurfacer, ice-edger, Ford pickup and snow plow, Cushman ice painter and sprayer, Tool Kat/Kubota mower and snow blower, floor scrubber, wet and dry vacuum, numerous hand tools and carpentry tools
Minimum Qualifications
Some experience in maintenance areas and Zamboni Driving, Valid Minnesota Class D driver’s license.
Working Conditions
Majority of time is spent indoors at City facilities. Work is performed primarily during nights and weekends. Performs a variety of physical movements such as bending/stooping, pushing/pulling and twisting/turning. Operates a variety of equipment and machinery. Performs a variety of lifting with objects frequently weighing over 50 pounds. Occasionally enters confined spaces and works at heights up to 30 feet. Experiences temperature extremes and must maintain balance while working on ice surface. Exposure to irritants/fumes, hazardous chemicals, vibrations, infectious diseases, noise and electric shock. Uses all types of vision, except color, hearing and sense of touch.