Event Porter & Building Maintenance Specialist

Sound Investments Audio Ltd; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Moonlight Studios Chicago seeks a dependable, detail-oriented Event Porter & Building Maintenance Attendant to support event operations and keep the venue clean, organized, and well maintained. This hands-on role covers event portering during setup, guest hours, and breakdown, plus routine cleaning and basic maintenance on non-event days.

Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts are required, with reliable transportation as a must.

Qualifications

• Previous porter, custodial, housekeeping, building maintenance, hospitality, or event-venue experience preferred.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work with limited supervision.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, presentation, and detail.
• Comfortable performing hands-on cleaning and basic maintenance tasks.
• Able to manage routine tasks independently and adjust priorities when event needs arise.
• Professional demeanor and good communication skills.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Available to work evenings, weekends, late nights, and occasional holidays as event schedules require.
• Reliable transportation to and from Moonlight Studios Chicago.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of guest areas, restrooms, hallways, entrances, loading areas, and back-of-house spaces throughout events.
• Complete regular restroom checks and restock paper products, soap, and other supplies.
• Monitor and empty trash and recycling receptacles before they become full.
• Help ensure vendors follow the venue’s garbage, recycling, and dumpster procedures.
• Respond promptly and discreetly to spills, broken glass, and other cleaning needs.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, wipe down surfaces, and spot-clean as needed.
• Assist with pre-event preparation, post-event cleanup, and venue resets.
• Help move and reset furniture, remove debris, and return venue areas to their standard condition.
• Work respectfully around guests, clients, vendors, caterers, and production crews.
• Provide courteous assistance when approached by guests and refer questions to the appropriate venue team member.
• Complete assigned opening, event, and closing checklists.

Skills

Dependable

Punctual

Attention to cleanliness

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Evening/weekend availability

Job description

Moonlight Studios Chicago seeks a dependable, detail-oriented Event Porter & Building Maintenance Attendant to support event operations and keep the venue clean, organized, and well maintained. This hands-on role covers event portering during setup, guest hours, and breakdown, plus routine cleaning and basic maintenance on non-event days.

Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts are required, with reliable transportation as a must.