Job Title : Event Technician FLSA: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Department: Exposition Center Reports to : EXPO Manager
This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
General Purpose :
Under the general supervision of the EXPO Manager and performs a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, preparation of the facility for events and general upkeep.
Essential Functions:

• All duties are performed in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Facility maintenance, clean-up, set-up and tear-down for events, inspects and repairs, preventive maintenance on equipment and tools.
• Insures proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment after use and refers defects and needed repairs to immediate supervisor.
• The maintenance worker may be required to operate equipment of various sizes and weights, in the loading, hauling and unloading of various materials and equipment.
• Performs required labor involved in the construction and maintenance or projects as part of a crew.
• Duties may include cutting, fitting, laying, repairing, and cleaning material in preparation of events, food handling, cash handling and working with user groups as event needs dictate.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
• Abilities: Come to work on time, follow directions, be honest and dependable, maintain safe work environment, be cooperative, have a positive attitude, be courteous and considerate team member, manage time effectively, concentrate on work, recognize problems and find solutions.
• Skill: Dealing with people in a positive, customer service-oriented manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Desired minimum qualification includes a High School diploma or GED equivalent; combination of education and experience.
• Must maintain a valid Oklahoma Driver's License
• Must be insurable by city's insurance carrier
• Employee must obtain Forklift Certification with the City of Claremore before operating a forklift.

Tools and Equipment:
Tractor, forklift, skid loader, mowers, hand tools, power tools and various heavy equipment.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, listen, walk, use hands, fingers, handle, feel objects, tools, controls, reach, bend, balance, crouch, kneel, smell, stoop, crawl, climb, lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
Primarily inside or under cover; outside, moderately quiet noise level outside the operation of machines and power tools, susceptible to weather, heat and cold.