Building Coordinator | Full-Time | Iowa Events Center

Oak View Group•Des Moines, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Coordinator is an event-driven, on-site support position at the Iowa Events Center. The role provides physical support and oversees projects and employee productivity across housekeeping, show care, room sets, event teardown, arena conversions, convention services, and grounds maintenance. The coordinator leads small crews of part-time Building Attendants, supports temporary and setup staff, and completes daily checklists and labor allocation sheets. The position pays $19.00 per hour under the collective bargaining agreement, with benefits provided according to the union agreement. The posting states that it will remain open until December 31, 2026.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work with a team in a fast-paced, high-pressure event environment.
Familiarity with OSHA requirements and applicable state, local, and federal company safety standards.
Ability to accurately interpret event resumes for room sets.
Proficient computer skills in Windows, including MS Office, Excel, and Word.
Ability to handle multiple tasks or event sets at once and meet deadlines.
Forklift certification or ability to obtain it within six months.
Professional interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work an event-driven schedule, including shifts of eight hours or more on varying days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Some college coursework or a degree in facility management, sports management, business, or a similar field; experience may be considered in lieu of education.
One to two years of experience in a public facility.
Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, buffers, burnishers, rider sweepers, rider scrubbers, walk-behind scrubbers, blowers, vacuums, and snow removal equipment.

Responsibilities

Work with small teams on housekeeping, setups, changeovers, show care, teardown, convention services, and grounds projects.
Train and shadow part-time staff in daily activities, seeking assistance from Operations Supervisors when needed.
Complete daily checklists and labor allocation sheets thoroughly.
Promptly report concerns and personnel issues to Operations Management, escalating concerns immediately.
Verify and report information from daily cleaning checklists throughout the facility.
Complete and verify quality room sets and other event paperwork.
Operate event, cleaning, and grounds equipment and handle room-set items.
Use cleaning supplies safely, including chemicals, mops, brooms, shovels, and scrapers.
Read event documentation and diagrams to complete room sets accurately.
Provide ongoing guidance to Building Attendants, set-up crews, and temporary staff before, during, and after events.
Provide customer service assistance to internal and external clients.
Work on-site, arrive on time, and maintain good attendance.