Set-up Associate

Hattiesburg Convention Commission•Hattiesburg, MS

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Set-up Associate performs semi-skilled manual work in the setup area, including event setup, breakdown, cleanup, and facility and equipment upkeep. The work is routine but requires some independent judgment for minor decisions. Duties involve considerable physical activity and occasional hazardous conditions, with attention needed to prevent errors. The employee may work unusual hours, split shifts, or long hours to meet client timetables and must be flexible with schedules that vary according to event demands. The position is primarily stationed at Lake Terrace Convention Center, with travel to other Hattiesburg Convention Commission facilities: the Saenger Theater, African American Military History Museum, Eureka School Museum, and Hattiesburg Zoo. The employee reports assignments to the Setup Floor Supervisor or Setup Supervisor and may assist other departments when necessary.

Requirements

High school graduate or completion of an accredited equivalency program; a combination of work experience and education may be evaluated.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and meet eligibility requirements to drive while conducting company business.
Knowledge of materials, methods, and practices used in function-room setups.
Knowledge sufficient to perform minor equipment maintenance tasks.
Knowledge of setup and breakdown assignments.
Reading and writing skills.
Ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks without immediate supervision.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow staff and facility clients.
Ability to speak and hear well enough to converse in person.
Ability to walk, kneel, crouch, bend, and stretch.
Ability to climb ladders up to 14 feet high.
Sufficient strength to lift and carry 50 pounds.
Ability to stand while performing physical labor for four hours with only one 15-minute break.
Tolerance for working amid dust, dirt, cleaning-agent odors, and outdoor heat and cold.
Flexibility and reliability to work varying schedules, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Review daily assignments with the Setup Floor Supervisor or Setup Supervisor.
Perform event setup, breakdown, and cleanup.
Clean and vacuum the exhibit hall, meeting rooms, and pre-function areas.
Clean service and storage areas and ensure equipment is stored in the proper area.
Make changes to exhibit hall and meeting room setups as needed.
Operate automotive equipment, a forklift, a hydraulic lift, and a floor scrubber.
Report building components that need repair.
Use an operational two-way radio at all times.
Work long hours as needed to meet client timetables.
Perform duties and special projects assigned by the Supervisor.
Assist other departments when necessary.