Event Services Worker - Phoenix Convention Center (Part-Time)

City of Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned paid sick time

City training

Bus and light rail fare discounts

Job summary

The City of Phoenix is seeking part-time Event Services Workers to support conventions, luncheons, exhibitions, and performances. Duties include setting up/tearing down risers, stages, seating, and table arrangements, along with janitorial tasks.

Work is performed under supervision, with some positions able to work independently as they gain experience. Typical shifts vary and include early mornings and nights; pay starts at $19.93 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to learn the functions of an Event Services Worker.
• Experience and willingness to clean bathrooms, toilets, stalls, sinks, floors, etc.
• Working irregular hours; second/third shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings may be required.
• Move objects weighing up to 50 pounds (less than 20 feet).
• All finalists may be subject to a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Set up and take down riser seats, portable stages, and table arrangements.
• Perform janitorial services and cleaning duties.
• Operate floor machines, ride-on sweepers, and electric carts as needed.

Skills

Learn functions

Bathroom cleaning

Shift flexibility

Tools

Floor machines

Ride-on sweepers

Electric carts

Job description

About This Position

The Phoenix Convention Center and Venues is seeking Event Services Workers to perform a wide variety of manual work in support activities such as conventions, luncheons, commercial exhibitions, and theatrical performances. Duties include setting up and taking down riser seats, portable stages, temporary seating, table arrangements, and performing janitorial services.

The Phoenix Convention Center and Venues is seeking Event Services Workers to perform a wide variety of manual work in support activities such as conventions, luncheons, commercial exhibitions, and theatrical performances. Duties include setting up and taking down riser seats, portable stages, temporary seating, table arrangements, performing janitorial services. Event Services Workers use equipment such as floor machines, ride-on sweepers and scrubbers, electric carts, along with materials and equipment for cleaning. Work is performed under the supervision of an Event Services Lead, and some positions work independently as they gain experience. The Event Services Worker must be able to use graphic instructions such as set-up plans and event specs and communicate in a positive and professional manner with staff and guests. The Phoenix Convention Center and Venues is seeking Part-Time, Event Services Workers to perform a wide variety of manual work in support of activities such as conventions, luncheons, commercial exhibitions, and theatrical performances. Duties include setting up and taking down riser seats, portable stages, temporary seating, and table arrangements, as well as performing janitorial services. Employees must be able to work any assigned shift such as:

• Sunday - Tuesday, 5:00 am - 3:30 pm
• Thursday - Saturday, 5:00 am - 3:30 pm
• Sunday - Tuesday, 1:30 pm - 12:00 am
• Thursday - Saturday, 1:30 pm - 12:00 am
• Sunday - Tuesday, 8:30 pm - 7:00 am
• Thursday - Saturday, 8:30 pm - 7:00 am

SALARY

Pay and Hiring Range: $19.93 per hour.

Pay Range Explanation

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
• Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
• Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
• When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.

Your job classification can be found in eCHRIS > Personal Details under your name, located in the top left section of the page.

The pay grade and classification/unit of your current position may be found by looking up your job title on the job description page.

Benefits

Part-time employees are eligible for earned paid sick time, city training, and free or discounted bus and light rail fares.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to learn the functions of an Event Services Worker.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• Additional Requirement include:
  • Experience and willingness to clean bathrooms toilets, stall, sinks, floors, etc.
  • Working irregular hours; second and/or third shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings may be required.
  • Move objects weighing up to 50 pounds (less than 20 feet).
  • Working irregular work hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Walking or standing for prolonged periods.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
• The City job description can be found here.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and willingness to work part-time.
• One or more years of experience in custodial work, maintenance, and repair work.
• Previous experience in a public assembly facility (convention center, sports stadium or arena, or live performance venue, etc.).
• Previous experience in floor machines, ride-on sweepers and scrubbers, electric carts.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes October 1, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

REFERENCE

Event Services Worker, JC:80160, ID# 62630, 09/18/26, USM, DB, Benefits:PT.

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