Building Attendant | Iowa Events Center & Wells Fargo Arena - Event Set-up and Housekeeping

Oak View Group; Des Moines, New Orleans (IA, LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time Building Attendant to support events at a premier venue. This role involves setting up and tearing down events, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring guest satisfaction. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong interpersonal skills. Join a diverse team dedicated to creating exceptional experiences for guests while contributing to a safe and welcoming atmosphere. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team in the live event industry, where your contributions will make a tangible impact.

Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) Matching

Qualifications

• Experience with event equipment and cleaning tools is essential.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team are required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and tear down events, ensuring all equipment is in place.
• Maintain cleanliness and provide excellent guest service during events.

Skills

Event Setup and Teardown

Housekeeping

Guest Service

Interpersonal Communication

Ability to Follow Directions

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Cleaning Equipment

Event Setup Tools

Job description

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

The part time Building Attendant is an event-driven support position that works in the areas of housekeeping, show care, room sets, event teardown, arena conversions, and grounds maintenance at the Iowa Events Center.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $14.

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

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

Responsibilities

• Set-up and teardown of events as directed including staging, tables, chairs, pipe-and-drape, skirting and other event items as required for events in Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center, Hy-Vee Hall, Wells Fargo Arena and all other areas of the facility.
• Work individually and as a team to complete required projects and tasks contributing to a professional, teamwork atmosphere.
• Clean and disinfect facilities.
• Complete room sets accurately and timely.
• Handle and set folding chairs, stacking chairs, tables of various shapes and sizes, drapery poles, drapes and skirting.
• Responsible for safe and correct use of various equipment including a variety of mops, brooms, shovels, scrapers, buffers/burnishers, rider sweepers, scrubbers, walk behind scrubbers, blowers, vacuums, snow removal equipment and others as required.
• Responsible for effective and safe use of various chemicals to be used as trained/directed in accordance with company, state, federal, OSHA standards.
• Provide excellent guest service to internal and external clients and guests.
• Must work on-site, maintain excellent attendance, and contribute to a safe & healthy work environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working with some equipment noted above.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure event environment with thousands of people in attendance.
• One or more years’ experience in a similar position in a large facility preferred.
• Demonstrated positive, professional interpersonal communication skills, working with a team.
• Ability to follow multi-step directions provided by a team leader.
• Ability to accurately complete tasks independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to learn safe work practices in accordance with company policies/procedures and OSHA standards.
• Ability to work a flexible event-driven schedule including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays, and shifts of more than 8 hours.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.