Part-Time Event Technician- Mid Florida Event Center

City of Port St. Lucie•Fl 34952, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Port St. Lucie is hiring a part-time Event Technician for the Mid Florida Event Center. This hands-on position performs technical and physical tasks before, during, and after events, including setup, operation, and breakdown of basic or small-scale audiovisual systems and other event equipment. The technician supports clients and event staff with a high level of customer service, helps ensure events are executed accurately and on time, and performs facility and equipment cleaning, maintenance, and repair duties. The role requires a flexible schedule, including evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays. It is designated as an essential position for emergency management and requires availability 24 hours a day, seven days a week during City emergencies, as determined by City officials. Emergency duties may be assigned. Applicants must pass a drug screening. The starting salary range is $20.21–$23.25, depending on qualifications.

Requirements

At least six months of experience performing physical tasks and maintenance duties in a similar facility.
Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record; ability to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, including physical event setup and maintenance work.
Knowledge of general repair and maintenance techniques for buildings and equipment.
Knowledge of event equipment, audiovisual devices, and related technical terminology.
Ability to troubleshoot equipment and event software issues.
Planning, organization, and time-management skills; ability to use related equipment and tools.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, follow directions, keep records and reports, and complete building repairs.
Knowledge of applicable safety precautions for materials and equipment.
Ability to operate a computer for email and, after training, work-order and event-diagram software.
Ability to follow through on tasks, establish effective working relationships, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays, and to be available during City emergencies.
Ability to meet the role’s physical requirements, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of up to 75 pounds.
Must successfully pass a drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
Familiarity with small power tools, audiovisual devices, and equipment used for event setup and teardown.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and break down basic audiovisual equipment accurately and on time for events, lectures, and presentations.
Complete event layouts according to drawn, written, or verbal instructions.
Set up and tear down tables, chairs, risers, stages, pipe and drape, audio equipment, and other event equipment.
Clean the facility and grounds, maintain equipment, and perform repair and maintenance tasks.
Hang drapes, flags, curtains, and similar objects; vacuum, sweep, and clean as needed.
Operate audiovisual equipment and provide users with advice, training, and support in its use.
Troubleshoot and help resolve equipment and event software issues.
Provide customer service and general support to student and professional staff events and activities.
Perform event setup inspections.
Operate motorized equipment, including a floor scrubber, street sweeper, golf cart, and electric work utility vehicle; operate a forklift or scissor lift if designated and trained.
Communicate clearly and tactfully, follow instructions and event diagrams, and maintain effective working relationships.
Help improve operations, reduce setup and teardown times, and streamline work processes.
Report for emergency duties when assigned and maintain required availability during City emergencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.