Event Facilities Aide

• Set up and take down flooring, portable chairs, operable walls, barricades, staging, tables, and other equipment for the successful execution of events
• Operates equipment, such as pallet jacks, forklifts, scrubbing machines, extractors, or other light power-driven equipment
• Perform facility cleaning and janitorial tasks including, but not limited to, cleaning and stocking restrooms
• sweeping, mopping, dusting, trash removal, vacuuming, spot cleaning, washing, stripping, carpet cleaning, window washing and waxing as needed
• Perform deep cleaning/extraction and stain and gum removal on carpets in all areas during and after event hours or as required
• Provides debris removal and other general labor activities
• Maintain and repair event equipment
• Transport equipment to and from offsite storage, as is necessary
• Perform general maintenance and janitorial duties as needed
• Assist clients and facility visitors as needed
• Attend and participate in planning, training, and staff meetings
• Participates in safety programs to achieve safety goals
• Assists with various department and organization projects and special assignments as needed
• Report to work when scheduled, on time, in proper and clean uniform, including name tag
• Maintain safe, secure, and sanitary working conditions
• Ensure proper facility preparations for event requirements as requested

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Previous experience working in an event set-up or related field preferred
• Work effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedule and produce accurate results in a fast-paced environment
• Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur
• Professional appearance and attitude are essential
• Have a working knowledge of hand tools
• Forklift certification a plus
• Requires ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays, in addition to normal business hours
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Ability to understand and communicate clearly with clients and colleagues
• Ability to work through the facility and at various events including sitting, standing walking, lifting, reaching, stooping, kneeling and/or crouching, pulling, and pushing
• Ability to safely operate various mechanical equipment and tools
• Ability to use various cleaning chemicals safely
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors, and in warm temperatures
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and up to 100 lbs. with mechanical assistance
• Ability to carry 30lbs disinfecting equipment backpack for extended periods of time during shift

Forklift certification