Housekeeping & Set-Up Worker (Part-Time)| Greater Richmond Convention Center

Oakview Group•Richmond, VA

68d•$18•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 Under direct supervision from a Lead Housekeeping/Setup Worker or a Full-Time House Keeping/Set-up Worker, Part-Time Housekeeping/Setup Workers perform event set-up and tear down, custodial/housekeeping duties and light maintenance tasks as assigned. This is a part-time, as needed position, with no minimum number of hours guaranteed. Work schedules are determined by event activity on an as needed basis. About the Venue The Greater Richmond Convention Center is the largest meeting and exhibition venue in the Commonwealth of Virginia. With 178,158 square feet of contiguous exhibit space, a 30,550 square-foot Grand Ballroom and 50,000 square feet of additional meeting/banquet space, the GRCC is well-positioned to host a variety of events from small meetings to large trade shows and conventions. Situated along the I-95 corridor, the GRCC lies within a 500 mile radius of one half of the U.S. population. The Richmond Region is an affordable market in Central Virginia with the Blue Ridge Mountains to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the south, Washington D.C. to the east and North Carolina to the west.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
High school diploma, or equivalent GED
Must be available to work flexible hours and days including early morning, days, evenings, overnight, weekends and holidays
Knowledge Of: Proper use and maintenance of hand and power tools related to job functions Applicable safety rules and procedures Customer Service practices
Ability To: Work from general instructions and specifications, with minimal supervision Perform general labor related tasks in a safe and efficient manner Grasp, hold, bend and twist a wide range of tools, equipment and materials Operate a wide variety of equipment including vans, pick-up trucks, forklifts, high-lifts, floor scrubbers, and other vehicles as required Provide directions to others Work effectively in a service-oriented environment subject to frequently changing priorities Communicate clearly and concisely in the English language, both orally and in writing Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors and facility users

Responsibilities

Work from general instructions and specifications
Read and interpret paperwork regarding room set-ups
Set rooms according to the requested layouts
Set-up and tear down of facility equipment (i.e., chairs, tables, staging, risers, trash cans, dance floors, coat racks, table skirting, carpet, pipe & drape, plywood, etc.) for events
Sweep, mop, scrub & wax floors; wash walls and clean windows; polish stainless steel and clean counter tops; clean restrooms and replenish supplies; remove stains, clean and extract carpets; dust, polish, arrange and move furniture and equipment; remove rubbish and waste
Clean and maintain restrooms to the highest quality of service while replenishing supplies
Remove stains, clean and extract carpet
Responsible to properly clean and maintain a specific area of the facility. Always ensuring the area is hygienic, orderly and ready for public use
Use hand tools or small powered equipment applicable to the work being performed
Perform light facility maintenance tasks as assigned
Report defective equipment, facility damage, areas of the facility requiring cleaning and incorrect or improper set-ups to supervisors in a timely manner
Perform other duties as required