Oak View Group

Building Coordinator | Full-Time | Iowa Events Center & Wells Fargo Arena

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $19.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Union benefits
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Training opportunities
Employee assistance program
Employee Discounts

Job Description

Oak View Group is a globally renowned leader specializing in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services within the live event industry. With a robust portfolio of owned venues and an impressive client list that includes some of the most influential arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions around the world, Oak View Group offers unparalleled, comprehensive solutions designed to elevate the live event experience. This makes Oak View Group an industry powerhouse, consistently pushing the boundaries of excellence and innovation.

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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Some college or degree in facility management, sports management, business or similar field preferred
  • One year of experience in a public facility preferred
  • Ability to lead teams independently in a fast paced environment
  • Knowledge of OSHA, state, local, federal and company safety regulations
  • Ability to interpret event documentation for room sets
  • Proficient with Windows, MS Office, Excel and Word
  • Forklift certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months
  • Experience operating equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, buffers, burnishers, scrubbers, and snow removal machinery
  • Strong communication skills in English, both oral and written
  • Availability to work flexible event-driven schedules including nights, weekends and holidays
  • Ability to maintain punctuality and good attendance at on-site work location

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Some college or a degree in facility management, sports management, business or similar field preferred, experience will be considered in lieu of education
  • One year of experience in a public facility preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to independently lead teams in a fast paced, high-pressure event environment
  • Familiarity with OSHA requirements and state, local, federal, company safety standards
  • Ability to read and accurately interpret event resumes for room sets
  • Proficient computer skills in a Windows format including use of MS Office, Excel and Word
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks or event sets at one time and meet deadlines
  • Forklift certification or ability to acquire within 6 months in position
  • Demonstrated experience working with most of the equipment noted above
  • Demonstrated professional interpersonal communication in the English language, in person and in writing
  • Ability to work an event-driven schedule including shifts of 8 hours or more
  • on varying days, nights weekends and holidays

Job Duties

  • Lead small teams on tasks and projects overseeing work quality and productivity in housekeeping, set-ups, change overs, show care, teardown, convention services and grounds
  • Provide daily training and coaching to part time staff members in day-to-day activities seeking out Operations Supervisors for additional assistance
  • Create a positive teamwork atmosphere, building team morale and a professional environment
  • Responsible for thorough execution of daily check lists and labor allocation sheets
  • Promptly report any concerns or personnel issues to Operations Management, escalating concerns immediately
  • Verify and report information from daily cleaning checklists throughout the facility
  • Fill out and verify quality room sets and other event paperwork
  • Operate equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, buffers, burnishers, rider sweepers, rider scrubbers, walk-behind scrubbers, blowers, vacuums, and snow removal equipment along with folding chairs, stacking chairs, tables, drapery, skirting and staging
  • Responsible for safe use of various supplies including cleaning chemicals, mops, brooms, shovels and scrapers
  • Read detailed event documentation and diagrams to accurately complete room sets
  • Provide ongoing direction to Building Attendants, set up crews, and temporary staff before, during and after events
  • Provide excellent customer service assistance to internal and external clients
  • Work on-site, regularly arrive on-time and maintain good attendance

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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