Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Supplemental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Retirement
Company-paid travel
Multiple opportunities to advance
Job Description
Praters, Inc. is a leading provider of professional sports flooring and event installation solutions based in Rossville, Georgia. With a reputation for quality and reliability, the company specializes in the setup and maintenance of sports flooring, portable courts, and related event materials nationwide. Praters, Inc. serves a diverse clientele that requires expert handling and technical proficiency for event installations that demand precision and efficiency. Known for its commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, the company fosters a dynamic work environment that emphasizes teamwork, safety, and professional growth. Praters, Inc. supports a wide range of sporting events and other large-scale functions, ensuring each is equipped with high-quality, durable flooring and equipment that meet industry standards.
The Events Operations Technician at Praters, Inc. plays a vital role in ensuring the successful setup and breakdown of event installations including sports flooring and portable courts. This hourly, non-exempt role is hands-on and necessitates physical stamina, teamwork, and acute attention to detail. The technician will work closely with the event crew to manage logistics like loading and unloading equipment, setting up installations with a strong emphasis on safety and brand standards, and supporting event schedules. The role is based at the headquarters in Rossville, GA, but involves extensive travel—about 50 to 70 percent of the time—to various event locations across the country. The technician will occasionally assist with Spalding basketball goal installations, adding to the diversity of tasks handled. Additionally, this position requires weekend work and potential overtime, reflecting the event-driven nature of the job. The technician not only contributes to the physical setup but also acts as a company representative, embodying its mission and values at every event. This opportunity offers an engaging career path with a hands-on approach to operations support in the sporting event industry, and candidates can expect a collaborative, safety-focused work culture with opportunities for advancement within the company.
The Events Operations Technician at Praters, Inc. plays a vital role in ensuring the successful setup and breakdown of event installations including sports flooring and portable courts. This hourly, non-exempt role is hands-on and necessitates physical stamina, teamwork, and acute attention to detail. The technician will work closely with the event crew to manage logistics like loading and unloading equipment, setting up installations with a strong emphasis on safety and brand standards, and supporting event schedules. The role is based at the headquarters in Rossville, GA, but involves extensive travel—about 50 to 70 percent of the time—to various event locations across the country. The technician will occasionally assist with Spalding basketball goal installations, adding to the diversity of tasks handled. Additionally, this position requires weekend work and potential overtime, reflecting the event-driven nature of the job. The technician not only contributes to the physical setup but also acts as a company representative, embodying its mission and values at every event. This opportunity offers an engaging career path with a hands-on approach to operations support in the sporting event industry, and candidates can expect a collaborative, safety-focused work culture with opportunities for advancement within the company.
Job Requirements
- Prior event or warehouse/labor experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Basic Microsoft Office and Google Suite skills
- Ability to work independently and unsupervised, as well as in a team environment
- Ability to travel 50-70% of the time
- Valid driver's license and a clean MVR
Job Qualifications
- Prior event or warehouse/labor experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Basic Microsoft Office and Google Suite skills
- Ability to work independently and unsupervised as well as in a team environment
- Valid driver's license and a clean MVR
Job Duties
- Work in close partnership with event producers and project managers to assess and define all technical needs for each project
- Coordinate with logistics and operations teams to ensure equipment availability for all event needs
- Support the technical crew to ensure smooth operations during event setup, execution, and post-event breakdown
- Help resolve technical issues on-site during event operations
- Follow all load-in and load-out procedures safely and according to protocol
- Assist with installing Spalding basketball goals when needed
- Follow all safety protocols and brand standards during installations
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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