Set Up Staff | Part-Time | Grand River Conference Center

Oakview Group•Dubuque, IA

76d•$13 - $15•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 Part-time Set-Up Staff priority will be to complete room set-up/strike activity for all client related events. This would include the set/strike of various numbers and various configurations of tables, chairs, staging, bleachers, risers, dance floor, pipe & drape etc. into and out of facility event spaces. This role pays an hourly rate of $13.00-$15.00 Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline About the Venue The Grand River Conference Center is a full-service meeting and event facility located in the heart of downtown Dubuque, Iowa. Newly renovated in 2020, featuring over 40,000+ square feet of meeting and exhibition space for events up to 2,000.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred.
Ability to read, write and speak English; perform basic math functions.
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to deal harmoniously with guests, employees and outside contractors.
Contact with water, liquids or cleaning materials. / Exposure to dirt and dust.
Must have the ability to work flexible schedule including long hours, nights, weekends and holidays. Regular and punctual attendance.

Responsibilities

Set/strike rooms with equipment (tables, chairs, staging, bleachers, risers, dance floor, pipe & drape, etc.) according to pre-determined floor plans for events in an efficient, timely, accurate and professional manner.
Set/strike to include the manual movement of equipment throughout the facility from storage areas to event spaces and back to storage.
Set/strike to include the removal of refuse, cleaning of floors & equipment, etc. to provide a clean event space before, during, and after an event.
Review work assignments and Building Equipment Orders (BEO) with the Operations Manager.
Maintain department equipment as necessary, both operationally and in a neat and orderly manner for storage.
Assign tasks and supervise Temporary staff when needed.
Provide excellent customer service assistance to internal and external clients.
Operate an assortment of equipment including: forklift, buffer/burnisher, rider sweeper/scrubber, walk behind scrubber, blower, vacuum, pressure washer and others as needed
Performs other duties as assigned.