General Labor Union| I-X Center

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.

Position Summary

Under direct supervision from an Event Services Supervisor, General Labor perform event set-up and tear down, housekeeping and light maintenance tasks as assigned. In the absence of an Event Services Supervisor, may receive instruction from the Event Services Lead, Director of Events, Event Manager or Manager on Duty.

This role will pay an hourly rate between $17.50 to $18.50

Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

Responsibilities

• Sets up tables, chairs, staging, dance floor, and other equipment according to the room diagrams and event resumes
• Tears down equipment and supplies after events are over
• Maintains cleanliness in the event spaces, including hallways and other common areas
• Keeps service corridors and storage areas clean, organized, and unobstructed
• Empties trash and operates various types of cleaning equipment
• Reads and understands room diagrams and event resumes in order to set event spaces accordingly
• Interacts with other staff and event planners, and responds quickly to needs and requests
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent GED and must be able to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be available to work flexible hours and days including early morning, days, evenings, overnight, weekends and holidays
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time and lift objects up to 50 pounds
• Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid driver’s license or identification card