Event Operations Maintenance Worker

OC Fair; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, CA seeks an Event Operations Maintenance Worker for temporary, seasonal support. The role involves event setup/tear-down, janitorial tasks, and equipment operation, with 2-4 days per week and up to 122 days annually.

Position requires 18+, prior janitorial experience, and ability to work weekends. Candidates may be asked to operate forklifts and other equipment, and must pass background checks if offered a position.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous experience with janitorial work.
• Ability to successfully handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work well and communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and patrons.
• Must be able to follow basic instructions.
• Ability to work outside the normal business day/week as demanded by events and programs, including weekends.
• Must be able to work all 23 days of the annual OC Fair (mid July – mid August).
• Preferences: Valid California driver’s license to operate a utility cart and other equipment on fairgrounds.
• Experience operating heavy equipment such as a forklift, manlift, scissor lift, Bobcat, and/or trash compactor/baler.
• Janitorial or custodial experience.
• Familiarity with the OC Fair & Event Center.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and dismantles event-related equipment and structures.
• Maintains a clean and trash-free environment by emptying barrels, cleaning and stocking restrooms, servicing patron areas, and monitoring janitorial supply inventory.
• Empties and relines trash barrels.
• Prepares exhibit buildings for move-in by cleaning and stocking supplies.
• Operates a variety of equipment including forklifts, manlifts, floor scrubbers, motorized utility carts and hand tools.
• Coordinates requests from event promoters with other departments including Maintenance and Events Services.
• Provides information to supervisor for event recap reports.
• Maintains daily notes on specific tasks assigned and equipment rented.
• Adheres to all workplace and job specific safety guidelines.

Skills

Janitorial experience

Multi-tasking

Communication

Follow instructions

Flexible schedule

Weekend work

Tools

Forklifts

Manlifts

Job description

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Position:Event Operations Maintenance Worker

Location: Costa Mesa, CA

Job Id:2263

# of Openings:4

Position Title:Event Operations Maintenance Worker

Pay Range: $20.00 per hour

Position Purpose:

Event set-up/tear-down support to the Event Operations department. Assists with a variety of skilled general maintenance-related activities and janitorial duties. This is a temporary, seasonal position not to exceed 122 days.

Schedule : This is a part-time position involving approximately 2-4 days per week, not to exceed 122 days per year.Schedule subject to change based on business needs.

Essential Functions:

• Sets up and dismantles event-related equipment and structures, including picnic tables, umbrellas, trash cans, bleachers, planters, and other fixtures used throughout the year at the fairgrounds.
• Maintains a clean and trash-free environment by emptying barrels, cleaning and stocking restrooms, servicing patron areas, and monitoring janitorial supply inventory.
• Empties and relines trash barrels.
• Prepares exhibit buildings for move-in by cleaning and stocking supplies.
• Operates a variety of equipment including forklifts, manlifts, floor scrubbers, motorized utility carts and hand tools.
• Coordinates requests from event promoters with other departments including Maintenance and Events Services.
• Provides information to supervisor for event recap reports.
• Maintains daily notes on specific tasks assigned and equipment rented.
• Adheres to all workplace and job specific safety guidelines, and uses personal protective equipment as instructed.

This description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous experience with janitorial work.
• Ability to successfully handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work well and communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and patrons.
• Must be able to follow basic instructions.
• Ability to work outside the normal business day/week as demanded by events and programs, including weekends.
• Must be able to work all 23 days of the annual OC Fair (mid July – mid August).

Preferences:

• Valid California driver’s license to operate a utility cart and other equipment on fairgrounds.
• Experience in safely operating heavy equipment such as a forklift, manlift, scissor lift, Bobcat, and/or trash compactor/baler.
• Janitorial or custodial experience.
• Familiarity with the layout and facilities of the OC Fair & Event Center.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and must constantly use hands and fingers to operate, and handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds using proper bending. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Must be able to walk, stand, and/or do physical work for extended periods of time in all weather conditions, indoors and outdoors, for at least 8 hours per day (Standard rest periods/meal periods will be provided).

Will work in a fast-paced, indoor and outdoor environment, with frequent interruptions, in all types of weather conditions. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud, however louder noise levels may be experienced during outdoor events, in larger event buildings, and when using maintenance equipment.

Job Description Acknowledgement:

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Job Description Acknowledgement: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Will be required to perform other duties as directed, requested or assigned.

If offered a position with OC Fair & Event Center, you will be required to provide documents that establish your identity and authorize your eligibility to work in the U.S. If you are 18 or older you will be asked to submit to and pass a background screening. If you are age 17 or younger, you will be required to provide a valid Work Permit available through your school, unless you have already graduated from high school. You must be at least 16 years old to work at the annual OC Fair. Some positions require candidates to be at least 18 years old.

Only the most qualified applicants will be called to interview for open positions. Submitting an application is not a promise regarding employment. If you are employed by OC Fair & Event Center, you have the right to terminate your employment at any time, and OC Fair & Event Center has the similar right.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: OC Fair & Event Center is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation, citizenship status or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

For more information, call the OC Fair & Event Center Human Resources Department at 714-708-1563.