Oak View Group

Operations Technician - Set up Staff| Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center

Location US-TX-Dallas
Job ID
2024-14569
Location Name
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
Category
Operations
Type
Regular Full-Time

Oak View Group

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.

 

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Overview

Under direct supervision from a Lead Housekeeping/Setup Worker, Housekeeping/Setup Workers perform event set-up and tear down, custodial, housekeeping and light maintenance tasks as assigned. In the absence of a Lead Housekeeping/Setup Worker, Housekeeping/Setup Workers may receive instruction from a Housekeeping/Setup Manager, Housekeeping/Setup Supervisors, Director of Operations, Event Manager or Manager on Duty.

 

This role will pay a wage of $17.00 to $19.00.

 

For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

 

job expires 5/31/2024

 

About the Venue

This position is based at our Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD) is one of the largest convention centers in the nation. Every year it welcomes over a million visitors attending major national and international conventions, meetings, concerts, athletic competitions, auto shows, and more. Located in the heart of downtown Dallas, the KBHCCD has been and continues to be a fixture in the Dallas skyline offering 1 million square feet of exhibit space, three ballrooms, 88 meeting rooms, 1,750-seat theater, and a 9,816-seat arena. The award-winning facility is connected to a 1,001-room hotel via skybridge and is adjacent to two Vertiport landing pads. You can learn more about our venue here: http://www.dallasconventioncenter.com/

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 a variety of equipment, including, but not limited to chairs, tables, staging, risers, trash cans, dance floors, coat racks, table skirting, carpet, pipe & drape, plywood, field covers, tarps
Sweep, mop, scrub & wax floors, wash walls, windows, stainless steel, counter tops and woodwork
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
Dusts, polish, arrange and move furniture and equipment
Remove rubbish and waste
Use hand tools or small powered equipment applicable to the work being performed
Provide direction to and oversee assignments to full time and On Call Housekeeping/Setup Workers
Perform 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

Qualifications

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirement listed below is representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Strong ability to work well with others, independently and in a team environment with a positive attitude, and strong customer service. Proper use and maintenance of hand and power tools related to job functions; Applicable safety rules and procedures

 

  • EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
    High School diploma or equivalent (GED)

  • WORK SCHEDULE:
    Ability to work various workdays and hours to meet business needs including early/late hours, long days, weekends and holidays. Must be reliable and punctual.

  • LANGUAGE SKILLS :
    The intellectual/social, physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • REASONING ABILITY:
    Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

  • CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATIONS:
    Possession of or ability to obtain the following: CPR, First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogen, AED, Forklift Certification

  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
    While performing duties of this job, the employee will frequently operate a computer and other office devices such as calculators, telephones, copy machines, faxes and printers. The employee occasionally lifts and moves a variety of facility equipment and/or tools. Employee will constantly move about inside and outside various areas of the facility before/during/after events to interact with internal/external clients and supervise the work of employees; position will require employee to occasionally bend, stoop, or crouch to evaluate and inspect/install utility services; employee will as needed operate forklift or high lift to support the exhibitor requirements for the event. Employee will be required to identify or match colors/tones of coded floor plans. Employee must constantly communicate via telephone, email and in-person with others and exchange accurate information. Employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. As business, maintenance, operations or emergency situations require, employee may occasionally lift/move 100 lbs. or more.

  • OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

    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 pick-up trucks with attached power washer, forklifts, floor industrial scrubbers, and other vehicles as required.

    Maintain a calm demeanor while providing corrective feedback to team members during stressful and/or time sensitive situations.

    Work effectively in a service-oriented environment subject to frequently changing priorities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, regularly performed indoors in varying conditions and occasionally outdoors as necessary. The employee frequently works near moving equipment and mechanical parts, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and may work with chemicals such as cleaners, paint, and solvents. The noise level in the work environment is normally quiet to moderate and occasionally loud.

 

Other Requirements:

Must be able to work flexible shift/schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

EEO

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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