Facility Cooperator - Event Set Up and Strike

Hawai?i Convention Center Event Assistant

Just steps from Waik?k?, the Hawai?i Convention Center is an event destination like none other a stunning marriage of form and function, open to sky and sun between the shade of terraces and lanais, graced with courtyards, waterfalls and fishponds to create a meetings and convention backdrop that is at once tranquil and invigorating. Designed by world-renowned architects Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo and LMN, this luminous structure shines like a gem tucked into its tropical setting, blending state-of-the-art technology with authentic island ambiance as a monument to the cultural diversity and legendary spirit of aloha that inspires attendees to see the world in a new light.

Summary: Assist and support the Facility Department primarily, which is responsible for event set-up and tear down, loading dock management, and management of event-related equipment for the Hawai'i Convention Center and its clients. Supports various departments as directed by Director, Events.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform room set up, tear down, changes and turns. Performs all changes as needed according to client needs and/or management direction.
• Participates in routine physical inventory under the direction of the management.
• Reports Facility damages to appropriate management teams, staff and departments.
• Perform routine checks and restoration of convention center amenities to ensure they are in good working order at all times.
• Completes general labor, projects and/or tasks relative to the overall maintenance, cleaning, and/or fixing of various areas and/or parts of the Convention Center building as Directed by management. These projects and/or tasks may be in assistance to various departments within the Hawai'i Convention Center.

Required Qualifications (Job Knowledge, Skills, And Education):

• Preferred minimum education level of: High School Diploma or its equivalency
• Must be able to lift/carry 51-100 pounds.
• Must be able to move about frequently and work in difficult positions. This includes frequent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, twisting/bending/stooping, reaching, use of fine finger movements, hand/eye coordination, pushing and pulling.
• Maintain a working knowledge of proper safety techniques, procedures and equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to follow departmental and company procedures accurately and efficiently.
• Must be able to work varied shifts, weekdays, weekends, holidays and additional hours as venue schedule requires.
• Must effectively adapt to a changing environment and direction to execute client and/or management needs.
• Must perform all duties with integrity and ensuring all company and department policies are adhered to.
• Must have the ability to work harmoniously in a team setting exhibiting the "Aloha Spirit" to fellow workers, guests, clients and the community so as to provide exceptional customer service while demonstrating behaviors that reflect the Hawai'i Convention Center's vision, mission statement and values.

Rate of pay - $19.24 per hour