Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $19.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Union benefits
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
Oak View Group is a globally recognized leader in venue management and event services, operating some of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, and convention centers around the world. With a focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences through innovative venue solutions and operational excellence, Oak View Group brings together a team of dedicated professionals who manage and support large-scale events and gatherings. The Iowa Events Center, located in Des Moines, Iowa, is one of the premier event venues in the region, offering versatile spaces for concerts, sports events, conventions, and more. The center prides itself on maintaining a safe, clean, and well-organized environment that meets the high expectations of clients and attendees alike.
The Building Coordinator role at the Iowa Events Center is a vital, full-time position designed to provide hands-on event-driven support and leadership within the facility. This role involves overseeing key projects and managing employee productivity in areas such as housekeeping, show care, room setups, event teardown, arena conversions, convention services, and grounds maintenance. The Building Coordinator leads small teams of part-time Building Attendants, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and according to schedule. This position requires effective daily management of checklists and labor allocation sheets to keep operations running smoothly during events.
The successful candidate is responsible for training and coaching part-time staff, fostering a positive team environment, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety throughout the venue. They must be capable of operating various equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, buffers, scrubbers, and snow removal devices, and must be familiar with the safe use of cleaning chemicals and supplies. Attention to detail is essential, particularly when reading event documentation and diagrams to complete room setups accurately.
In addition to hands-on supervisory duties, the Building Coordinator provides excellent customer service to internal teams and external clients, contributing to the overall success of each event hosted at the Iowa Events Center. This role demands punctuality, reliable attendance, and the ability to work an event-driven schedule that includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays. The position offers an hourly rate of $19.00, with benefits provided as per the union agreement. It is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a background in facility management or event operations who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and want to contribute to memorable event experiences in a premier venue.
The Building Coordinator role at the Iowa Events Center is a vital, full-time position designed to provide hands-on event-driven support and leadership within the facility. This role involves overseeing key projects and managing employee productivity in areas such as housekeeping, show care, room setups, event teardown, arena conversions, convention services, and grounds maintenance. The Building Coordinator leads small teams of part-time Building Attendants, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and according to schedule. This position requires effective daily management of checklists and labor allocation sheets to keep operations running smoothly during events.
The successful candidate is responsible for training and coaching part-time staff, fostering a positive team environment, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety throughout the venue. They must be capable of operating various equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, buffers, scrubbers, and snow removal devices, and must be familiar with the safe use of cleaning chemicals and supplies. Attention to detail is essential, particularly when reading event documentation and diagrams to complete room setups accurately.
In addition to hands-on supervisory duties, the Building Coordinator provides excellent customer service to internal teams and external clients, contributing to the overall success of each event hosted at the Iowa Events Center. This role demands punctuality, reliable attendance, and the ability to work an event-driven schedule that includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays. The position offers an hourly rate of $19.00, with benefits provided as per the union agreement. It is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a background in facility management or event operations who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and want to contribute to memorable event experiences in a premier venue.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One year of experience in a public facility preferred
- Ability to operate event-related equipment
- Forklift certification or ability to acquire within six months
- Familiarity with OSHA and safety standards
- Ability to read and interpret event documentation
- Proficient computer skills in Windows environments
- Ability to work flexible event-driven schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Some college or degree preferred in facility management, sports management, business or related fields
- One year of public facility experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure event environment
- Familiarity with OSHA and safety standards
- Ability to interpret event resumes for room setups
- Proficient computer skills including MS Office, Excel, and Word
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Forklift certification or ability to obtain within six months
- Experience operating event-related equipment
- Professional interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work an event-driven schedule including various shifts
Job Duties
- Works with small teams on housekeeping, set-ups, change overs, show care, teardown, convention services and grounds
- Provides daily training and coaching to part-time staff members
- Creates a positive teamwork atmosphere, building team morale and professionalism
- Responsible for thorough execution of daily checklists and labor allocation sheets
- Promptly reports concerns or personnel issues to Operations Management
- Verifies and reports information from daily cleaning checklists
- Fills out and verifies quality room sets and event paperwork
- Operates equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, buffers, burnishers, rider sweepers and scrubbers
- Ensures safe use of supplies and cleaning chemicals
- Reads detailed event documentation and diagrams for room sets
- Provides ongoing direction to building attendants, set up crews, and temporary staff
- Delivers excellent customer service to internal and external clients
- Maintains punctuality and good attendance
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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