Facilities Specialist| Full-Time | St. Charles Convention Center

Oak View Group

1d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet. Position Summary The Facilities Specialist associates assist in the completion of event set-up and tear down. Due to this role being driven by events, the hours of operation vary. Must be willing to work days, evenings, and weekends. This role pays an hourly rate of $20.00-$21.00 Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays) This position will remain open until May 22, 2026. About the Venue The award-winning Saint Charles Convention Center is the most elegant full-service convention venue in the Saint Louis Metro Area. Proudly managed by Oakview Group Management, the facility boasts 154,000 square feet of flexible space, accommodating a wide range of events from 10-3,000 attendees. An IAVM Venue Excellence Award Winner and one of St. Louis’ Top Workplaces, the venue is highly-rated by clients and staff. FACILITY FEATURES The Saint Charles Convention Center contains 1,200 free parking spaces, 21 meeting rooms and breakouts, two elegant ballrooms, and an expandable exhibit hall with carpet and drape options. In-house services include delicious food and beverage, experienced event planners, audio visual, decorating, onsite security, marketing and more.

Requirements

Ability to follow applicable safety rules and procedures.
Excellent customer service skills.
Work effectively in a service oriented environment subject to frequently changing priorities.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred.
Must have the ability to work flexible schedule including, nights, weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Experience in public facility highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Set-up and tear down including: risers, chairs, tables, staging, dance floors, carpet squares, pipe and drape and other items as needed for events at facility.
Execute accurate and timely completion of cleaning checklists and room sets.
Handle folding chairs, stacking chairs, tables of various shapes and sizes, drapery and skirting.
Responsible for safe use of various supplies including variety of cleaning chemicals, mops, brooms, shovels and scrapers.
Operate an assortment of equipment including: buffers/burnishers, rider sweepers/scrubbers, walk behind scrubbers, blowers, vacuums, snow removal equipment and others as needed.
Adequately perform post-event cleanup and trash removal.
Perform light maintenance tasks as assigned.
May occasionally work with heavy equipment or power tools.
Report to supervisors any defective equipment, facility damage, incorrect/improper set-up and areas of the facility requiring cleaning, in a timely manner.
Provide excellent customer service assistance to internal and external clients.