Event Technician I (OPS) - Premier Sports Complex

Manatee County Government • Lakewood Ranch, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Event Technician I (OPS) supports event operations primarily at the Premier Sports Complex, including its North and South areas. The role assists the Manager or Events Team with preparing event spaces and sports fields and courts, as well as event teardown and cleanup. Work may also involve routine janitorial duties and setting up or building event infrastructure such as portable dance floors, stages and risers, basketball courts, telescopic seating, and displays or conference rooms.

The position typically averages 12 hours per week, with days and times varying according to events. Flexible scheduling may include days, nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional overnight assignments. The work may take place indoors or outdoors, under varying and sometimes extreme climatic conditions, and may involve high noise levels and strenuous physical activity. A performance review occurs after 90 days, including an assessment of potential advancement to Event Technician II (OPS).

Requirements

• Must be at least 17 years of age.
• Knowledge of work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with materials and equipment used in the work.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform physical movements necessary for assigned work, including bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and climbing.
• Visual acuity and ability to identify colors, including color-coded electrical wiring.
• Sufficient hearing to identify sound levels necessary when working with sound equipment.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures as needed.
• Ability to work a varying schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with small power tools and equipment used in event setups and teardowns is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager or Events Team with event setup at the Premier Sports Complex, North and South.
• Set up sports fields and courts, including team benches, flags, sandbags, goals, nets, and other event requirements.
• Move soccer goals, lacrosse cages, and other equipment needed for event setup.
• Assist with event setups, teardowns, and cleanup before, during, and after events.
• Set up or build portable dance floors, stages and risers, basketball courts, telescopic seating, sports fields, team benches, flags, sandbags, and goals as needed.
• Set up displays, conference rooms, and similar event areas as needed.
• Assist with repair and replacement of portable lighting, sound and electrical equipment, goal nets, goal posts, and benches used for events.
• Communicate clearly, effectively, and tactfully; understand and follow instructions and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including emergency or disaster response activities when required and consistent with qualifications, essential job functions, and applicable law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed